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Does the Levi's 511 Slim Run Big or Small?

Runs Narrow True to waist; size up if muscular thighs or between
Labeled size may be fine — cut is slim/narrow. · confidence: medium

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Fit notes
Slim through thigh and leg opening vs 501/505
Stretch
low–medium (varies by wash)
Rise
mid
Size system
wxL

Summary

511 is Levi’s volume slim cut: waist usually matches the tag, but thigh and calf room are tighter than 501/505. Between sizes or athletic thighs, many size up one waist. Stretch washes forgive more than rigid ones — not interchangeable with 501.

Size ladder

Reference ladder for convert logic — not a full brand body chart. The table is crawlable; the interactive tool above applies this line’s offset.

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