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501® Original 9" Men's Shorts
Model is 6'1", Waist 30", Wearing a Size 30
Sale price is$59.98Original Price Was $75.00
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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 since 1960
- A blank canvas for customization and self-expression
- All-American style
- Made with classic, non-stretch denim
- Regular Through The Seat And Thigh
- Sits At Your Waist
- 9" Inseam
- Front rise: 11 3/8",Leg opening: 19 1/2",Measurements based on size 32
- 100% Cotton
- Denim
- Non-Stretch
- Button fly
- 5-pocket styling
- Imported
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| The first ever jean shorts with a vintage-inspired fit. | A low-rise, ultra-baggy cut. | The everyday short with a just-right standard fit. | A '90s-inspired style with extra give. | An extra roomy style with a wide leg opening and a mid-length cut. |
| None | None | None | None | None |
| Inseam: 9" | Inseam: 12" | Inseam: 10" | Inseam: 12" | Inseam: 9" |
| Button Fly | Zip Fly | Zip Fly | Zip Fly | Zip Fly |
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41 to 70 of 201 Reviews .
41 – 70 of 201 Reviews
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Reviews 55
5 out of 5 stars.
Shorts
2 months ago
These are one of the best shorts that you have and I only wear levi shorts also
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Early Nights
Reviews 55
5 out of 5 stars.
Shorts
2 months ago
These are one of the best shorts that you have and I only wear levi shorts also
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - On The Way
Reviews 2
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent
2 months ago
Good quality pure cotton I feel comfortable when I wear it the colour is captivating what a product from Levi’s store couldn’t get it anywhere else excellent material
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Never On Time
Review 1
Weight140-160
5 out of 5 stars.
Neue Lieblingsshort für den Sommer
2 months ago
Passt hervorragend, wie immer gute Levis Qualität. Werde bestimmt noch welche bestellen weiß und beige sind bereits mein Eigentum
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Neo Nights
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Menxu
Review 1
5 out of 5 stars.
Pantalón
2 months ago
Son muy bonitos los shorts, muy cómodos
Originally posted on Zalando
Review 1
Weight180-200
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
501 shorts
2 months ago
The size ordered is perfect they are very comfortable just what I ordered
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Early Nights
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Anonymous
Review 1
Weight140-160
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfecto
2 months ago
La mejor marca de vaqueros del mercado sin discusión alguna, los shorts de levis son de muy buena calidad y sientan siempre bien, buen corte, buenos materiales y el envío rapido.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - On The Way
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Review 1
Weight180-200
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Ideal summer shorts
2 months ago
These are my go to shorts when the weather gets warm.
Smart, casual and great all rounder
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34 or Medium
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34R
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Neo Nights
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Review 1
Weight240+
5 out of 5 stars.
Top shorts
2 months ago
Eigenlijk een gewone 501, maar dan korter. Zit prima, ruime zakken, voldoet aan verwachtingen. Kan ook een riem hebben, wat top is.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Early Nights
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Anonymous
Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
excellent
2 months ago
Great pants, the cut fits well on the body, I really recommend.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 32/33
Q: Size Purchased
A: 33
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Neo Nights
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Review 1
Weight160-180
5 out of 5 stars.
Super
2 months ago
Gewohnte Levi’s-Qualität, gute Passforn, toller Look
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - My Tinted Story
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Reviews 3
5 out of 5 stars.
Great levi shorts
2 months ago
Great denim shorts from levies. I will definitely buy again.
Q: Size Purchased
A: 36
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - On The Way
Anonymous
Review 1
5 out of 5 stars.
Great shorts from levi
2 months ago
I ordered this jeans shorts and I really like it. Levi provides great quality every time. Superb customer support.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: L
Q: Size Purchased
A: 36
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - My Tinted Story
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Reviews 2
Weight160-180
5 out of 5 stars.
Jeans
2 months ago
Mooie korte jeans voor de zomer. Mooie kleur en valt precies goed
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Early Nights
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Review 1
5 out of 5 stars.
Time!
2 months ago
501 - Yes. 33 inches. 60 years ago it was 29 inches, how come?
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Early Nights
Reviews 2
Weight180-200
5 out of 5 stars.
Super
3 months ago
Schnelle und zuverlässige Lieferung. Super Qualität und Haptik, wie immer bei einer Levi’s. Einmal die Form und Größe einer Levi’s gefunden, passt sie immer perfekt.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Neo Nights
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Anonymous
Review 1
Weight200-220
Body TypeFull-figured
5 out of 5 stars.
Comfortable
4 months ago
First time buying 501 original shorts from levi's.com highly recommend quality material super comfortable I will be buying more
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 4029
Q: Size Purchased
A: 40
Product Used Since : 4/3/2026
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Early Nights
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Jacek
Review 1
5 out of 5 stars.
Levis
4 months ago
Sehr gute Hose. Schnell geliefert. Nur zu empfehlen.
Originally posted on Zalando
Reviews 5
Weight160-180
5 out of 5 stars.
Clásico para el verano
4 months ago
Aunque he tenido que cambiar la talla y todavía no he recibido la nueva, el producto es excelente y concuerda con la descripción y color. Es el tercer shorts que tengo del modelo 501
Yes, I recommend this product.
Product Used Since : 3/21/2026
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Cardboard
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Reviews 12
WeightUnder 100
5 out of 5 stars.
Review title: Classic style, lightweight feel
5 months ago
[Employee of levis] Love these 501s! The lightweight denim feels comfortable and breathable, perfect for warmer weather. The classic straight fit looks timeless and works with everything. Fits true to size and keeps its shape well. A great everyday option.
Originally posted on 501® Original Lightweight Shorts - Money Talks Ltwt Sho
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Reviews 16
5 out of 5 stars.
Good fit
6 months ago
I really like these lightweight jean shorts. The material is the right weight for shorts. They feel good and have good color and fit. They are 501s so thet fit like 501s.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Product Used Since : 2/1/2026
Originally posted on 501® Original Lightweight Shorts - Money Talks Ltwt Sho
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Review 1
Weight180-200
5 out of 5 stars.
Geniales
6 months ago
Geniales, como siempre. Me encanta que no cambien. Buena experiencia
Yes, I recommend this product.
Product Used Since : 1/31/2026
Originally posted on 501® Original 9" Men's Shorts - Early Nights
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Review 1
Weight200-220
Body TypeFull-figured
5 out of 5 stars.
501 Shorts
6 months ago
Very nice and fast shipping . I recomend to Family and friends ...
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 38
Q: Size Purchased
A: 38
Yes, I recommend this product.
Product Used Since : 1/28/2026
Originally posted on 501® Original Lightweight Shorts - Money Talks Ltwt Sho
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Reviews 3
Weight140-160
Body TypeFull-figured
5 out of 5 stars.
Comfy to wear specially during long drive
6 months ago
Perfect match to wear with sneakers specially in camping during summer.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34
Yes, I recommend this product.
Product Used Since : 1/26/2026
Originally posted on 501® Original Lightweight Shorts - Money Talks Ltwt Sho
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Review 1
Weight100-120
Body TypeFull-figured
5 out of 5 stars.
Jean shorts
8 months ago
These were for my husband and aren’t great quality fitting perfectly
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: He is a 36 waist
Q: Size Purchased
A: 36 waste
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original Lightweight Shorts - Money Talks Ltwt Sho
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Review 1
Weight180-200
Body TypePear-shaped
5 out of 5 stars.
I tried them on, they are to large
9 months ago
But I am just going to wear underwear and a thin basketball type short pants underneath, to make them a snug fit, that way I don't have to return them to you as we haggle the shipping charges back and fouirth trying to get the size right.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 36x32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 38x32
No, I do not recommend this product.
Product Used Since : 10/13/2025
Originally posted on 501® Original Lightweight Shorts - Money Talks Ltwt Sho
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Anonymous
Review 1
Weight200-220
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Great fit
10 months ago
Great fit, great look. I can wear these shorts to any casual occasion.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 38
Q: Size Purchased
A: 38
Yes, I recommend this product.
Product Used Since : 10/1/2025
Originally posted on 501® Original Lightweight Shorts - Money Talks Ltwt Sho
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Prez
Review 1
5 out of 5 stars.
501 say no more
10 months ago
Thick, good quality jeans, cut as in the photo, well-chosen size - fits perfectly
Originally posted on Zalando
Reviews 6
Weight180-200
Body TypeLong and Lean
5 out of 5 stars.
Classic Levi Denim
11 months ago
Great shorts, classic Levi. They run a bit small!!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 33-36
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34-36
Yes, I recommend this product.
Product Used Since : 8/2/2025
Originally posted on 501® Original Fit Hemmed 9" Men's Shorts - Green
Fit, 3 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
Review 1
Weight200-220
Body TypeCurvy
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect fit
a year ago
They Are perfect. For shorts I use always one extra size but they make my a perfect bottom hahahah
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34
Q: Size Purchased
A: 36
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on 501® Original Fit Hemmed 9" Men's Shorts - Green
Fit, 4 out of 7, where 1 equals to Very Small and 7 equals to Very Big
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