Does the 550 Relaxed run big or small?

What size should you buy?

Your usual size (wxL)

Suggestion uses this line’s fit offset (+0 size steps). Cut/fit notes matter as much as the label — check returns.

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Fit notes

Relaxed seat/thigh with slight taper; room is the cut, not a size error

Stretch

Often rigid or low stretch

Rise

sits at waist

Size system

wxL

Summary

Levi’s 550 Relaxed is true to tagged waist with intentionally roomy seat and thigh versus 501/511. Stay at your measured waist — do not size down just because the thigh looks generous; that is the cut. Prefer 511/512 if you want slim through the leg.

Sources: Levi’s 550 vs 500 fit guide (loose seat/thigh by design) · Work Wear Command 550 review (TTS waist; relaxed legs) · Work Wear Command 501 vs 550 (both TTS waist; 550 roomier cut) · methodology

What size did you take?

Anonymous fit check for Levi's 550 Relaxed. Helps future readers — we never invent crowd stats.

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Leave blank What size did you take? (label / waist) Select… 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 40 XXS XS S M L XL XXL Other How did it run? Select… Runs small True to size Runs big

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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)
• Ribcage Straight (runs small)
• Wedgie Straight (runs small)

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