In the beginning, there was one: the 501 ... on the jeans. Rise: The rise indicates where the jeans will sit on your waist. When measured, it is the distance between the crotch and the top of the fly.

Learn more In the beginning, there was one: the 501. Over the ... the higher the jeans will sit on your waist. Typically, slimmer jeans have a lower rise. Shrink-to-Fit: While only available ...