The 569 is Levi's loose straight, the roomiest of the classic 500s. It sits low on the waist, runs full through the seat and thigh and drops straight to a wide hem. Japanese style site Otokomae ties it to the loose jeans of 1980s hip-hop and B-boy style; we couldn't confirm a launch year from Levi's. US-made pairs exist, so it was in the line before Levi's closed its last American plant in 2003. GQ made the case for it again in 2021, and by 2026 fans were petitioning Levi's to bring it back. That makes the older all-cotton pairs the ones to look for, since many later 569s are stretch denim. Check the tags for MADE IN USA and 100% cotton, and buy by the rise and leg opening, because a loose fit only works at the right length.
Spec at a glance
Brand
Levi's
Model
569
Family
Loose fits
Garment
Jeans
Cut
Relaxed
Years made
1990s–2020s
Decade
1990s
Good for
Everyday wear
Typical eBay ask (Oct 11, 2026)
$30–$45
Date it from the photos
Reading a 569 listing
Made in
MADE IN USA on the tags means a pair made before Levi's closed its last American plant in 2003.
Fabric tag
Older pairs are 100% cotton. Elastane on the fabric tag means a newer stretch 569.
Top button
The three-digit number on the back of the top button is a factory code. 555 is the Valencia Street plant in San Francisco.
If you’ll wear it
An all-cotton 569 from the 1990s or early 2000s gives you the loose skate-era shape in denim that's already broken in.
Size it by measurement
The 569 sits low on the waist and is full through the seat and thigh with a straight, wide leg, so the waist tag says little about how it hangs. Ask for the waist flat and doubled, front rise, thigh, inseam 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
Wide hems drag and fray at the back, and crotch wear is common on pairs worn low. Both are fine 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.
02Rise: Ask for the front rise from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband. The 569 is meant to sit low.
03Inseam: Ask for the inseam from the crotch seam to the hem. Too long and the wide leg pools.
04Leg opening: Ask for the hem measured flat across. It should be wide and close to the knee width.
05Fabric: Ask for a photo of the fabric content tag. 100% cotton suits an older pair.
06Made in: Check the inside tags for MADE IN USA. That means 2003 or earlier.
07Condition: Ask for close photos of the back hems and crotch. Some fraying is normal on a loose fit.
Buying guide
Which one to buy
§ Oct 11, 2026
For a 569 to wear, we'd take the medium wash the seller says fits 32x32, with the 00569-0247 code in the title, at $41 delivered. There are at least 233 for sale, all from US sellers in our sample, and most ask $30–45 delivered for Y2K and 2000s pairs. None of these titles claims Made in USA, so ask for the fabric tag and inside tags, since the older all-cotton pairs are the ones to want and elastane means a newer stretch 569. It sits low and drops to a wide hem, so the front rise and leg opening tell you more than the waist tag, and a long inseam pools. eBay's search cards don't show seller feedback for these, so check it on the item page, and skip the $80 32x32 titled 90s Y2K, over twice the band median.
Listed now
233
For parts
0
Typical ask
$30–$45
Full range
$14–$70
★Cheapest
$14.00delivered
The lowest delivered 569 here, $14 with free shipping, a black 42x30 the seller says fits 42x29. Ask for the fabric tag to see whether it's all cotton or a newer stretch pair.
Levi's 569 Denim Jeans Men's Loose Straight Fit Black Size 42x30 Fits (42x29)
The seller measured it at 36x28 against a 34x30 tag, Buy It Now inside the band. A 28 inseam on a wide leg sits short, so check it against a pair you own.
Levis 569 Loose Straight Jeans Mens 34x30 (Measures 36x28) Faded Black Pants
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 233 listed
Checked . 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
Levi's 569 Denim Jeans Men's Loose Straight Fit Black Size 42x30 Fits (42x29)
$14.00delivered
$14.00 · free shipping
Buy It Now$14.00
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