501® Original Shorts

501® Original Shorts

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About this Style

  • We didn’t just invent the blue jean — we also invented the first-ever jean shorts. An iconic style that defines your waist and hugs you in all the right places, our 501® Shorts blend with your personal aesthetic for all-around wear.
  • The first-ever jean shorts, now with a waist-defining high rise
  • A vintage-inspired fit
  • Features a chewed hem
  • Finished with light destruction
  • Straight through hip and thigh
  • High rise: 11.125"
  • Inseam: 2.5"
  • Measurements based on a size 27 waist

How it Fits

  • Straight through hip and thigh
  • High rise: 11.125"
  • Inseam: 2.5"
  • Measurements based on a size 27 waist
  • 100% cotton
  • Denim
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Made in China
  • Wash and dry inside out with like colours; liquid detergent is recommended.

Composition & Care

  • 100% cotton
  • Denim
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Made in China
  • Wash and dry inside out with like colours; liquid detergent is recommended.

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The first ever jean shorts with a vintage-inspired fit.Perfectly loose, vintage-inspired shorts with an above-the-knee length.Big on comfort with a mid rise and an ultra-baggy fit.Designed with a smaller waist and fuller hip and thigh for curvier body shapes.The super high-rise you know and love in a pair of ultra-flattering shorts.
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Inseam: 2.5"Inseam: 6.5"Inseam: 15"Inseam: 4"Inseam: 4.5"
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4.2
449 out of 542 (83%) reviewers recommend this product

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Review 1
Weight160-180
Body TypeCurvy

Stunning shorts

a day ago
Absolutely stunning shorts very comfortable, been wanting a pair of Levi shorts for years now and now I’ve lost weight I finally feel comfortable to wear. Will definitely purchase some more ♥️
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 16
Q: Size Purchased
A: 32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1

Over the moon

a day ago
I am over the moon with the new 501 shorts i bought for my girl friend , she look absolutly fabulous in the , i have recomended the Levi site to all my friends , thank you again
Review 1
Weight120-140
Body TypeCurvy

true to size

a day ago
True to size, and extremely comfortable. Git for day to day wear or going out! love them.
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 12
Q: Size Purchased
A: 14… denim usually you needa size up

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 2
Weight160-180
Body TypeHourglass

Perfect fit colour amazing would highly recommend

2 days ago
Perfect fit excellent product would highly recommend
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 26
Q: Size Purchased
A: 32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 2

The Levi’s the iconic Jean short

2 days ago
I love these shorts. The color is a faded blue with a vintage worn feel. I didn’t to live in them to feel comfortable and worn.
Reviews 3
Weight120-140

Stupendi per il tempo libero

4 days ago
Short stupendi. Fanno un lato B meraviglioso. Molto corti. Vestono molto aderenti. Ho preso un 27 e vesto una 40

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight100-120

Short parfait

6 days ago
Short agréable à porter, jolie teinte et bonne coupe !

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypeAthletic

So comfortable

7 days ago
My wife loves these. Comfortable and perfect for London summer
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 36
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight120-140
Body TypePear-shaped

The OG of shorts!

9 days ago
Here’s an expanded version of your review, keeping your original tone but giving it more richness and detail: These are, in my opinion, the OG of denim shorts! They’re incredibly flattering, genuinely timeless, and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion, which makes them a true wardrobe staple. I’ve tried plenty of other brands over the years, but I always find myself coming back to the trusted and original 501. The fit is beautifully smooth across the front, with a slightly high rise that enhances the waist, and they’re snug across the rear to give that subtle, confidence‑boosting booty lift. I also love that they come in several colours, offering loads of versatility, although I’m still hoping they release a pure white pair because that would be perfection. Without question, these shorts remain a classic Levi’s icon — reliable, stylish, and endlessly wearable.
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 29
Q: Size Purchased
A: 29

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 55

Nice shorts

10 days ago
Got these for my wife and she loves them recommend them to any female
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