70s-80s Levi's 501 Transition Period ~ Red Tab Final Period Wouldn't the "true vintage" be from before the Red Tab era? The extreme vintage boom of recent years. We highly recommend this to the sophisticated individual who shares the same thoughts. The fading is quite good. You can wear them as is. The inseam is long, so it's also okay to hem them. Details below: Button back 524 El Paso Red Tab Small e Inner tag missing Black bar tacks Back pocket reverse chain stitch Patch marked W30L36 Hem single stitch Inner leg single & chain stitch No repairs Flat measurements (for reference) Waist 37cm Rise 27cm Inseam 77cm Thigh width 26.5cm Leg opening 19cm Levis Levi's 501 Early model Late model Original Old clothes Vintage Big E 501 xx 66 Type model 505 501Z Orange Tab Flare 646 684 Bell bottoms 50s 60s 70s 80s Big E Small e Inner leg single stitch Black bar Bar tack Black bar tack Women's Long leg R V stitch E Repair Damage denim Damage jeans 66 Early model 66 Late model Red ear 501 66 Early model 501 66 Late model 501 Red ear