Levi's 716 (Saddleman Boot Jeans, Mar 1981)

It is a boot cut of the Saddleman series that Levi's was developing, and it is a STUDENT size that corresponds to the old youth size. Made from a mixed fabric of 64% cotton and 36% polyester, it is claimed to be the "toughest denim", "naturally faded" and "wrinkle resistant". Compared to the dark blue dead stock denim, it looks like about 50% of the color remains, but it's different from the nuance that the color has been faded by the stone wash process.

Levi's716
It comes with a flasher, but not a guarantee ticket.
Levi's716_front
Boot cut with not much degree of flare. It flares gently from slightly above the knees.
Levi's716_back
Levi's716_paper patch

paper patch

Composition indication above the part number. A blend of 64% cotton and 36% polyester. The tear-off tab is cracked, but not cured.
Levi's716_flasher

flasher

"RINCED DENIM" is written on it, and we can see that it has been washed. In addition, "THE STRONGEST INDIGO DENIM WE'VE EVER MADE" and "FADE NATURALLY + FEW WRINKLES" are stated.
Levi's716_inner tag

inner

Washing instructions and "STUDENT" and size are given, but there is no indication of shrinkage.
Levi's716_inner tag

inner tag

"3 81" indicates that it was manufactured in March 1981.
Levi's716_back pocket

back pocket

Near-square shape. The arcuate stitching is slightly underneath.
Levi's716_back pocket (back)

_back pocket (back)

It is sewn with chain stitch.
Levi's716_orange tab

orange tab

It's a double-sided tab on the SMALL E, but the letters are printed rather than embroidered." The letter "V" is uneven on the left and right.
Levi's716_top button

top button

This is a copper-plated iron button, no different from the one used on the 505 and others. There is a parallel stitch reinforcement across the top button, but it is sewn with a thread of a color closer to the fabric.
Levi's716_zipper

zipper

Levi's zipper with Bad Wing logo
Levi's716_top button (back)

top button (back)

No engraving.
Levi's716_rivet

rivet

It's an orange tab but riveted. Copper-plated iron rivets. However, there is only one rivet reinforcement on the coin pocket, and the other is reinforced by bar tack.
Levi's716_rivet (back)

rivet (back)

It is made of aluminum.
Levi's716_outseam

outseam

It's finished with a lock. Single stitching at the hem.
Levi's716_fabric

fabric

The color is pale from the beginning, but not uneven like a stonewash. The fabric feels a little firm.

size waist
seat front rise back rise thigh inseam opening total length
W27/L34 27.5 34 10.5 13.5q 10 33 8 43.5