Vintage Levi's 557-0202 Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans – Made in USA, Factory 549 (San Francisco). These jeans date to the late 1980s–early 1990s, identified by the red "Batman" care tag and 549 button stamp from Levi's historic Valencia Street factory, which closed in 2002.

This pair also features an Insect Shield® sewn-in tag. Insect Shield is a company that treats clothing with permethrin to repel ticks, mosquitoes, ants, and other pests. Levi's did not mass-produce insect-repellent denim, so this tag indicates the jeans were aftermarket treated through Insect Shield's official mail-in program, making them an unusual and collectible variant.

Key Details:

Model: Levi's 557-0202

Size: W38 x L32 (hemmed shorter – see measurements)

Factory: 549 – San Francisco, USA

Era: Late 1980s–Early 1990s (Batman tag era)

Material: 100% Cotton

Authentic vintage Levi's with aftermarket Insect Shield treatment

Classic 5-pocket design, straight leg fit

Condition:

Worn vintage condition

Shows fading, stains, and general wear throughout

Pants have been hemmed shorter than the tagged length

Structurally sound and wearable, with authentic vintage patina

This is a rare Made in USA Levi's 557 from the late '80s/early '90s, made even more unique by the aftermarket Insect Shield treatment. A standout piece for Levi's collectors, vintage denim enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates hard-to-find variations.