Levi's

512 Slim Taper

Does it run big or small?

Usual waist for a taper; size up for thigh ease

Draft data: Fit verdict is not fully verified yet. Do not treat as final advice. See how we score fit.
Runs Narrow Usual waist for a taper; size up for thigh ease
Labeled size may be fine — cut is slim/narrow. · confidence: medium

What size should you buy?

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Fit notes
Slim seat/thigh with a tapered opening vs 511
Stretch
low–medium
Rise
mid
Size system
wxL

Summary

512 sits in the slim-taper family — less hem room than 501, waist usually as labeled. Thigh/seat is the constraint, similar to 511. Check stretch percentage per wash; low-stretch lots feel smaller.

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.

Waist (W)Step
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