Levi

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Levi

12 mentions from real owners

• #1Nov 5, 2025

  Why is it so hard to find well-made clothes that aren't insanely priced?

  Levi Jeans still make non stretchy jeans (wearing a pair now). I dislike the stretch too, the non stretch denim is so much thicker and stiff.

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• #2Oct 9, 2025

  My belt got rubbed off after a short backpacking trip. What belt do you have that lasts?

  I've had a leather Levi belt for over 15 years. It's my daily, and the only real signs of wear are some darkened spots on the leather and a bit of a bend/sag at the back where the loop hangs on it. no fraying, splitting, peeling, or crumbling to speak of.

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• #3Aug 8, 2025

  What are the best jeans brands (and model)?

  Levi 501s. They are button fly and last forever. I've been wearing the same pair for 12 years now.. Sadly they are finally falling apart. 

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• #4Aug 8, 2025

  What kind of jeans will last forever and have really good quality?

  You can go a long ways to making your jeans last longer by infrequent washings and by letting them air dry. Obviously everybody’s situation is different, and some people will sweat a lot in their or get them dirty quickly, but my rule of thumb is that if they don’t smell and don’t look dirty there is no need to wash them. Small dirty spots here and than clean with a damp rag. Other than that, look for 100% cotton. No stretch. Levi premium is noticeably higher quality than standard Levi.

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• #5Jun 7, 2025

  What is your most unintentional BIFL item?

  Bought a Levi leather belt when I was 15. I’ve used it pretty much daily since. I’m 48. It’s the only belt I’ve ever owned.

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• #6May 10, 2025

  Top BIFL Household Items for Starting Over

  I am a sustainability educator and finding things that last are a bit part of that. I’ve done quite a bit of research on possible options. Some of these I have (*) while others have been HIGHLY recommended to me. I would still check out the brand as some people who have had their (insert brand name item that they got 15 years ago here) have said that quality has diminished in recent years and won’t last as long. Also if anyone has had bad experiences with any of these, please let me know! Kitchen: *Dualit kettle *Vitamix Stainless steel blender-this is so expensive we got it as a group wedding present but dang it’s nice for smoothies, sauces, even hot soup *OXO stainless steel bottle brush with replaceable heads *Metal cup for hot/cold liquids-Thermos, Kleen Kanteen, HydroFlask, Stanley, etc. *Metal tea strainer spoon for loose leaf *Silicone baking mat *Stainless steel, copper, or ceramic cookware - I have a baking sheet from 360 cookware and one pan from Caraway *Stainless steel mixing bowls *Metal or ceramic measuring spoons and cups -My spoons are shaped like geese and I got them for $10 at a thrift store *Wooden toaster tongs- CHANGED MY LIFE and my slightly burnt fingers *Stasher bags *Fiskar scissors *OXO metal strainer for pasta •Metal coffee makers -French press, percolator, Bialetti Moka Pot, Breville espresso machine, •Silicone or metal ice cube tray •Duralax glasses •Crockpot •Older PYREX glass food containers •Villeroy and boch plates, bowls, etc. •Dualit toaster •Pizza stone •Cast iron pan •Le creuset •Self sharpening knife block-“A dull knife is a dangerous knife” or learn how/where to sharpen -Victorinox, Cutco, Wustoff because warranties •Hardwood cutting board •Zojirushi rice maker •Kitchen aid stand Bathroom: *Wild deodorant case and refills (discount code: SUSTAINABLESIRENIAN) *Leaf safety razor *Sisal soap saver bag •Turkish or waffle weave towels- dry quicker take up less space, wears slower Office/School *Cross refillable pen *Rocket planner (they also have reusable sticky notes which is cool but I haven’t tried them) Laundry: *Dryer balls *Bags for more delicate stuff *Tip-unless it is nasty, cold water is fine, saves money, saves water, and doesn’t wear out your clothes as much *Basic Sewing kit and learn how to do basic patching or visible mending •Miele machines Clothes: *Darn tough socks •Older Levi jeans •Doc martens •Chacos •Rainbow sandals •Birkenstocks •Blundstone Outside things/wear: *Blunt umbrella *Xtra Tuff boots •Duluth Trading Co •Older things from LLBean •Older Carhartt •Gear from Osprey - “All mighty warranty” •Gear from Patagonia -“Ironclad guarantee” also they have “Worn wear” which is used gear that were great or they refurbished it •Canada goose coats and parkas •CamelBak •Maglite •Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags •Red wing boots •White duck canvas tarp •Yeti coolers •SmartWool Misc. *Lupine Pet Collars and leashes •Goughnuts dog toys •Zippo lighters •Briggs and Riley luggage •Swiss army knife •Leatherman tool •Otterbox phone cases •Big Green Egg Grill •GoRuck •Henry the vacuum •Coop’s, Casper, Purple, or Buckwheat pillows •BOTE paddle board •Le Cord •Williams and Sonoma •Tweezerman •Craftsman tools •Saddleback leather co •fjallraven I hope this helps

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• #7May 9, 2025

  In Florida from Scotland right now, is there anything practical that I can pick up whilst here?

  Snap-On tools, plant seeds/spices, Levi jeans, food items, liquor, banned books, stingray/alligator/rattlesnake wallet, a box of Lucky Charms cereal with 600,000 chemicals and dyes in it,

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• #8Apr 9, 2025

  What’s everyone’s go to for pants

  Depends what type you mean but I’ve always liked Carhatt or Levi for jeans, both can last for 10 years. 

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• #9Mar 11, 2025

  What is the longest lasting item you've bought?

  My trusty old denim Levi jacket

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• #10Feb 4, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  20yo Honda Blackbird motorbike 40yo solid pine bedroom furniture (now on its 3rd generation of owner), I didn't buy but did buy paints and treatments to maintain it. Levi Jeans - Those that still fit

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• #11Jan 8, 2025

  What's your most comfortable and durable piece of clothing?

  Levi denim Sherpa jacket. At first it was stiff and I didn’t like it, but now it’s super comfy and I have had it for like 6 years now and constantly wear it from fall to spring

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• #12Jan 6, 2025

  I need Work Pants, None Last

  Levi 517s are also durable denim but Key jeans are better.

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