501® Original 9" Men's Shorts

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501® Original 9" Men's Shorts

Sale price is$48.98Original Price Was $59.95
Final Sale: No returns or exchanges.
Sale price is$48.98Original Price Was $59.95
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Color:  Listless Short - Black - Stretch
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About this Style

We've been doing our thing since 1873, so we know a thing or two about making jeans in all their forms—including the first-ever jeans shorts (A.K.A. these). These 501® Original Shorts are a versatile staple that feature a vintage-inspired fit and the button fly you expect from 501® jeans.


  • The original straight fit shorts
  • A blank canvas for customization and self-expression
  • All-American style
  • Made with Comfort Stretch which features a hint of stretch for all-day comfort
  • Regular Through The Seat And Thigh
  • Sits At Your Waist
  • Hits At The Knee
  • Front rise: 11 3/8",Leg opening: 19 1/2",Measurements based on size 32

How it Fits

  • Regular Through The Seat And Thigh
  • Sits At Your Waist
  • Hits At The Knee
  • Front rise: 11 3/8",Leg opening: 19 1/2",Measurements based on size 32
  • 99% Cotton, 1% LYCRA®®
  • Denim
  • Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Not Applicable
  • Machine wash cold - normal cycle. wash inside out with like colors, do not bleach, tumble dry medium, warm iron, dry clean possible

Composition & Care

  • 99% Cotton, 1% LYCRA®®
  • Denim
  • Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Not Applicable
  • Machine wash cold - normal cycle. wash inside out with like colors, do not bleach, tumble dry medium, warm iron, dry clean possible

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Reviews

Overall Rating

3.9
40 out of 56 (71%) reviewers recommend this product

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1 – 10 of 83 Reviews
Review1

Online purchase

14 days ago
Very happy with my purchase the 501 jean shorts are true to size. They came in a few days earlier than expected couldn’t be happier.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Jersey city nj
Review1

Great Levi shorts.. size up One

18 days ago
Great color black, quality and fit. I sized up one to size 38 because I wear 36. They fit perfectly with sufficient space

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Review1
a month ago
Comfortable the fitness perfect

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Review1

I gave you 5 🌟

a month ago
I like the shorts and now I need a jacket do you have any white jeans jacket coats.

Originally posted on macys.com

STL, MO
Review1

Great fit

2 months ago
These jean shorts are exactly what I'd been looking for; a shorter, leaner fit to add to my wardrobe.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Reviews3
Weight64 - 73
Body TypeSlender

Great addition to my Levi's clothing setup.

2 months ago
501 9" Shorts are comfortable, durable, heavy-duty
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2026-04-10
Review1
9 months ago
GREAT fit.

Originally posted on walmart.com

Scotland, ON
Review1

Awesome Price on Stylish Shorts

9 months ago
These shorts are wonderful quality and nice styling!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2025-09-25

Originally posted on marks.com

PA
Review1

Satisfied

a year ago
Very comfy

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Brooklyn
Review1

I love 501 I think there's the best of the Levi's

a year ago
Love it

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

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