Originally Posted by mondaycurse

All the indigo is left in the denim, making them very dark blue (usually) instead of being prewashed like most jeans. This lets you gradually make your own fades to look more natural and also lets stain all light-fabriced furniture and light shoes with non-removable indigo.

BTW: Cut very close to the knee, then sew it to prevent fraying and cuff it up in case you aren't a seamstress. I think 501's are a bit to baggy just past the knee to be good below the knee.