This is the 44 War Model (1942-46) that was reissued in 2007. It definitely has a different aura. I also like that it's made in Japan and has the war model's characteristic flannel shirt-style pockets, which is a nice touch. The hip silhouette is large, so it might be oversized for men, and fit well for women. Red ear, laurel wreath buttons, Big E Among the "501" jeans with a long history, the model manufactured during World War II, from 1942 to 1946, is also known as the "WWII (World War II) model." Due to material controls implemented in the United States during World War II, jeans were no exception, and various specifications were simplified. Among them, the laurel wreath-engraved buttons and plain donut-shaped buttons, the fly front with fewer buttons than usual, and the pocket linings made of military herringbone twill or checked shirt fabric are unique details only seen at that time, and there are many diverse types without uniformity. To indicate that they were different from regular products, Levi's added the symbol "S" for "Simplified" to the beginning of the product number, and this continued until 1946. Levi's 501xx War Model W30 L36 Lot 44501-0020 Waist: Approximately 37cm Hip width: Approximately 50cm Rise: Approximately 30cm Inseam: Approximately 68cm Thigh width: Approximately 26.5cm Hem width: Approximately 21cm Silhouette: Straight Denim color: Dark navy to slightly navy