{"product_id":"vintage-lee-riders-union-made-jeans-made-in-usa-circa-1970s-30-waist","title":"Vintage 1970S Lee Riders Union Made, Made in USA Denim Jeans, 30W","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good vintage condition. The denim shows attractive natural fading and wear consistent with age and use. Stitching, rivets, and hardware remain intact with light signs of previous wear typical for vintage denim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tagged 32 (appears smaller due to age\/shrink)\u003cbr data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eWaist Measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eA fantastic pair of \u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"679\"\u003evintage Lee Riders jeans\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring classic American workwear construction and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eUnion Made in U.S.A. interior label\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eThese jeans carry the \u003cstrong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eLee Riders black label with yellow embroidery\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with the traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eLee leather back patch and Lee Riders branded button\u003c\/strong\u003e. The interior label notes \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e“Sanforized – Union Made in U.S.A.”\u003c\/strong\u003e, details commonly associated with earlier American-made Lee production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eBased on the observable label style, construction details, and hardware used on this pair, jeans with these features are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003egenerally associated with Lee Riders production from the early–mid 1970s era (approximately circa 1972–1978)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eThis example also features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eTalon zipper\u003c\/strong\u003e, a zipper manufacturer commonly used on American denim garments during the 1960s–1970s period, further aligning with the estimated production era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eThe jeans feature a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eclassic straight-leg silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditional five-pocket construction, copper rivets, and Lee’s signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003ecurved rear pocket stitching with Lee Riders tab\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eReinforced bartack stitching at key stress points reflects the durable construction Lee Riders were known for. The Riders line was originally developed with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003ecowboys and rodeo riders in mind\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to withstand the demanding conditions of rodeo competition and hard daily wear. Because of this heritage, Lee Riders jeans have long been associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eAmerican western culture and workwear history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eWith strong natural fading and authentic wear patterns, this pair represents a great example of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003eclassic American-made Lee Riders denim from the period\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1orspav\" data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eUnion Made in U.S.A. Lee Riders label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003e• Features commonly associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e1970s Lee Riders production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003eTalon zipper\u003c\/strong\u003e typical of American denim from the era\u003cbr data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003e• Classic Lee leather back patch\u003cbr data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003e• Sanforized denim construction\u003cbr data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003e• Reinforced bartack stitching\u003cbr data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003e• Heritage design originally developed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003erodeo riders and cowboys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003e• Beautiful natural vintage fading\u003cbr data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003e• Timeless straight-leg denim silhouette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6zhwbs\" data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e♻️ Vintage With Purpose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003eAt Love Bubble Co., we curate quality vintage and reworked pieces designed to be worn and loved again. Every item is individually sourced and carefully selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1q2uguj\" data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003e📦 Fast Aussie \u0026amp; International Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003eBased in Australia. Shipped worldwide with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dfeq0o\" data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3183\"\u003eAll vintage items have had a previous life. 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