[Earliest Production] April 1996 Valencia Factory Levi's 501XX Button Back 555

This item is a Levi's 501XX made at the Valencia factory, highly regarded as the next vintage item among vintage enthusiasts.

Features include:
* V-stitch
* Single-stitch waistband
* Quality of the paper patch
* Button back stamp (555)
* Inner tag markings
* Hidden rivets
* Selvedge (red ear)

A point I personally consider very valuable is that it was manufactured in April 1996, the very beginning of Valencia production, and I believe it's from the first lot released. The 1996 and 1997 models are said to have superior color fading and denim material quality compared to those manufactured after 1998, and are highly valued.

Regarding the inner tag, it changed to an embroidered tag from June 1996, so I believe the red-letter printed tag, unique to the US, was only used in April and May.

Furthermore, the color fading is very sharp with strong contrasts, and the whiskers and honeycombs are excellent. The hem has been sewn with a Union Special chain stitch at a reputable shop.

Please consider it.

---Size---
Marked: 36 x 36
Waist approx.: 42cm x 2
Width at thigh approx.: 33cm
Inseam approx.: 69cm
Hem width approx.: 23cm

---Material---
Cotton
Denim

---Brand---
Levi's

---Color---
Indigo

---♂♀---
Men's

【Requests/Notes】
★ As I am an amateur, the measurements and condition descriptions are based on my subjective judgment, so please understand.

★ Basically, these are used or vintage items. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about details.

★ Please ask any questions you may have in advance to prevent any issues.

Denim color: Dark blue