From Levi's , the unwashed shrink-to-fit 501 jeans feature: classic 5-pocket stylingoriginal fittilted waistband pitches toward the front; sits below the waistbutton fly belt loopsapprox. 12.25" risestraight, approx. 17.25" leg openingscottonmachine washImported. To account for shrinkage after washing, consider ordering a larger size. Increase by 1" if your waist is 27" - 36", 2" if 38" - 48", and 3" if 50" and up. Increase size by 3" if your inseam is 27" - 34", and 4" if 36" and up. Using alternate methods to washing in water will allow you to maintain the size and develop a unique, broken-in finish.