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Fit notes

Classic relaxed cut — more thigh/seat than 505/501; tapered slightly toward hem on many lots

Stretch

low (rigid common)

Rise

mid

Size system

wxL

Summary

Levi’s 550 Relaxed is a true-to-waist men’s cut that runs roomy through the seat and thigh versus slim or even classic 501 volume. Do not size down just because the silhouette looks baggy — that is the fit. Prefer inseam and fabric story over length-of-fit myths.

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
28	0
29	1
30	2
31	3
32	4
33	5
34	6
36	7
38	8

Other Levi's lines

• 501 Original Fit (true to size)
• 505 Regular (true to size)
• 511 Slim (runs narrow)
• 512 Slim Taper (runs narrow)
• Wedgie Straight (runs small)

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