$23.84est. delivered
The lowest delivered 550 here, a light wash 40x30, but the title makes no USA claim. Check the inside tag for where and when it was made.
Levis 550 Jeans Mens 40x30 Blue Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Light Wash Denim
Levi's · 550 · 1985–present
Levi's 550 Relaxed Fit
Levi's introduced the 550 in 1985 as its first relaxed fit. Levi's describes it as a 501 with more room throughout and a slight taper down the leg. It caught the move to looser jeans in the late 1980s and 1990s, the same years Levi's launched its SilverTab line for the baggy trend in 1988. Because the 550 sold in huge numbers while Levi's was still making jeans in America, it's one of the most common US-made Levi's on the used market. Production at home ended when the last American plant, in San Antonio, closed at the end of 2003. Collectors don't chase it, which works in your favor if you want comfortable, broken-in 1990s denim. Look for MADE IN USA on the tags and buy by the thigh and leg opening measurements.
Spec at a glance
- Brand
- Levi's
- Model
- 550
- Family
- Relaxed fits
- Garment
- Jeans
- Cut
- Relaxed
- Years made
- 1985–present
- Decade
- 1990s
- Good for
- Everyday wear
- Typical eBay ask (Oct 11, 2026)
- $30–$50
Date it from the photos
Reading a 550 listing
- Made in
- MADE IN USA on the tags means it was made before Levi's closed its last American plant in 2003.
- Inside tag
- The inside tag carries a date code next to the factory number. Collectors read the month and year from it.
- Top button
- The three-digit number on the back of the top button is the factory. 555 is San Francisco's Valencia Street plant, closed in 2002.
- Tab
- Expect a small e red tab. The 550 dates from 1985, so a Big E 550 is a modern premium piece, not a vintage one.
If you’ll wear it
A US-made 1990s 550 is broken-in all-cotton denim with room to move, and it's one of the easiest vintage Levi's to find.
Size it by measurement
The 550 is roomy through the seat and thigh with a slight taper, so the leg opening is narrower than the thigh suggests. Ask for the waist flat and doubled, inseam, front rise, thigh and leg opening, and compare them with a pair you own.
New to measuring old denim? Our measuring guide shows where to put the tape.
What to check
Measurements first, then the details
Expect worn crotches, frayed back hems and knee holes on 1990s pairs. A reinforced crotch is a fair repair on a pair you'll wear.
- 01Waist: Ask for the waist measured flat across the top of the band, then double it. Expect it to differ from the tag on a washed pair.
- 02Inseam: Ask for the inseam from the crotch seam to the hem. Check whether the hem has been shortened.
- 03Thigh: Ask for the thigh measured flat just below the crotch. This is where the 550's extra room shows.
- 04Leg opening: Ask for the hem measured flat across. It should be narrower than the thigh, since the leg tapers.
- 05Made in: Check the inside tags in the photos. MADE IN USA means 2003 or earlier.
- 06Condition: Ask for close photos of the crotch, knees and back hems. Small repairs are fine for wearing.
Buying guide
Which one to buy
§ Oct 11, 2026For a USA-made 550 to wear, we'd take the 90s pair measured at 32x29 (tagged 34x30), at $31 delivered. There are at least 234 for sale, all from US sellers in our sample, and most ask $30–50 delivered, with black, tan and cream pairs at the same money as blue, so there's no reason to pay more for a common size. The 550 is roomy through the seat and thigh with a slight taper, so ask for the thigh and leg opening along with the waist measured flat and doubled and the inseam. Check the inside tags for MADE IN USA, which means 2003 or earlier, since a few listings here make no USA claim. eBay's search cards don't show seller feedback for these, so check it on the item page.
- Listed now
- 234
- For parts
- 0
- Typical ask
- $30–$50
- Full range
- $18–$58
Cheapest 
Best value $30.93est. delivered
Titled 90s and made in USA, with the actual 32x29 next to the 34x30 tag, at about the bottom of the band. Ask for the thigh and leg opening to see the taper.
Vintage Levi's 550 Relaxed Fit jeans Size 34x30 (32x29 Actual) Made in USA 90's
Best for beginners $45.93est. delivered
Titled 1995 and made in USA, measured at 30x32 against a 31x32 tag, mid-band. The date code on the inside tag should read 1995 if the title's right.
Vintage 1995 Levis 550 Jeans 31x32 (Measures 30x32) Made In USA
View on eBay ↗: Vintage 1995 Levis 550 Jeans 31x32 (Measures 30x32) Made In USA$45.93 est. delivered
Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 11, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ. eBay shows yours before you pay.
Snapshot
For sale on eBay
8 of 234 listedChecked . Some may have sold.
Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 11, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ. eBay shows yours before you pay.
- Used
- Cheapest
Levis 550 Jeans Mens 40x30 Blue Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Light Wash Denim
$23.84est. delivered
$17.81 + $6.03 shipping
Buy It Now$17.81
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Light wash, 40x30. No USA claim in the title.
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- Used
- Best value
Vintage Levi's 550 Relaxed Fit jeans Size 34x30 (32x29 Actual) Made in USA 90's
$30.93est. delivered
$25.00 + $5.93 shipping
Buy It Now$25.00
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Titled 90s, made in USA, actual 32x29 (tag 34x30).
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- Used
- Best for beginners
Vintage 1995 Levis 550 Jeans 31x32 (Measures 30x32) Made In USA
$45.93est. delivered
$40.00 + $5.93 shipping
Buy It Now$40.00
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Titled 1995, made in USA, measures 30x32.
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UsedVintage USA Levi’s 550 Jeans 36x32 Relaxed Fit Light Wash Made in USA
$31.03est. delivered
$25.00 + $6.03 shipping
Buy It Now$25.00
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Our take
Light wash, made in USA, 36x32.
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UsedVTG 90s Levis 550 Jeans Mens 32x30 (Tagged 34x32) Medium Blue USA Made *FLAW
$33.98est. delivered
$24.99 + $8.99 shipping
Buy It Now$24.99
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Our take
Titled 90s, made in USA, fits 32x30 (tag 34x32). Ask what the flaw is.
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UsedVintage 90s Levi’s 550 Orange Tab Relaxed Fit Light Wash Jeans USA Men’s 38x30
$36.40est. delivered
$26.99 + $9.41 shipping
Buy It Now$26.99
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Titled 90s orange tab, made in USA, 38x30.
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UsedVintage Levis 550 Relaxed Fit Jeans Light Wash Made in USA 1999 Mens 32x34 Blue
$40.94est. delivered
$32.48 + $8.46 shipping
Buy It Now$32.48
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Titled 1999, made in USA, light wash, 32x34.
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UsedVintage Levi’s 550xx Jeans Made In USA Men's Size 32x32 Fits (31x31) 1990's
$68.89est. delivered
$57.59 + $11.30 shipping
Buy It Now$57.59
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Titled 1990s 550xx, made in USA, fits 31x31. Top of the range here.
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