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501® Original 9" Men's Shorts

Bestseller

501® Original 9" Men's Shorts

Sale price is $52.50Original Price Was $75.00
Sale price is $52.50Original Price Was $75.00
Color:  Neo Nights - Black
Low Stretch
Waist
Length
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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 Comfort Stretch which features a hint of stretch for all-day comfort
  • 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

How it Fits

  • 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
  • 99% Cotton, 1% Elastane
  • Stretch Denim
  • Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Imported

Composition & Care

  • 99% Cotton, 1% Elastane
  • Stretch Denim
  • Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Imported

Everything you need to find your next favorite fit is in our Shorts Guide.

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Overall Rating

4.6
45 out of 49 (92%) reviewers recommend this product

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41 to 70 of 79 Reviews .
41 – 70 of 79 Reviews
Reviews 3

Buen short

2 months ago
El color si es un poco raro pero el pantalón un 10
Reviews 3

Genial

2 months ago
Todo perfecto de acuerdo a mi deseo los mejores shorts
Reviews 55

Shorts

2 months ago
These are one of the best shorts that you have and I only wear levi shorts also
Reviews 55

Shorts

2 months ago
These are one of the best shorts that you have and I only wear levi shorts also
Reviews 2

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
Review 1
Weight140-160

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.

  • Short
Review 1

Pantalón

2 months ago
Son muy bonitos los shorts, muy cómodos

Originally posted on Zalando

Review 1
Weight180-200
Body TypeAthletic

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.

Review 1
Weight140-160

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.

Review 1
Weight180-200
Body TypeAthletic

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.

Review 1
Weight240+

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.

Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypeAthletic

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
Review 1
Weight160-180

Super

2 months ago
Gewohnte Levi’s-Qualität, gute Passforn, toller Look

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 3

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.

Review 1

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.

Reviews 2
Weight160-180

Jeans

2 months ago
Mooie korte jeans voor de zomer. Mooie kleur en valt precies goed

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1

Time!

2 months ago
501 - Yes. 33 inches. 60 years ago it was 29 inches, how come?
Reviews 2
Weight180-200

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.

Review 1
Weight200-220
Body TypeFull-figured

Comfortable

3 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
Review 1

Levis

4 months ago
Sehr gute Hose. Schnell geliefert. Nur zu empfehlen.

Originally posted on Zalando

Reviews 5
Weight160-180

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
Review 1
Weight180-200

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
Review 1

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 2

Short 501

4 days ago
Dans la lignée de levi’s avec ce short Coupé et tenue parfaite
Review 1
WeightPrefer Not To Answer
Body TypeAthletic

Sunshine in shorts

16 days ago
Great delivery to start with. Shorts a perfect fit and good quality without much elastic exactly what I wanted.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34ins

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 2
Weight200-220

Correcto pero con diferencia en el color

a month ago
Todo correcto con la talla y fit del pantalón, aunque el color es ligeramente distinto al esperado (que se muestra en la foto)... pedí un lavado medio y ha llegado un azul oscuro.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 4
Weight200-220

El de siempre

a month ago
Un 501 que solo llega hasta las rodillas. Buen pantalon.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1

Algo justo de pierna

3 months ago
En comparacion con el mismo modelo pero mas claro, la pierna no estira tanto y queda mas ajustado

Originally posted on Zalando

Review 1

Por lo general bien

a year ago
Quizás algo anchos en la parte trasera, no se acaba de ajustar como en el tipo de piernas largas

Originally posted on Zalando

Review 1

501

a year ago
Eine 501 hat halt ihren Preis, auch wenn sie sich nicht mehr so anfühlt wie früher.

Originally posted on Zalando

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