Levi's® Premium

501® Original 9" Men's Shorts

Levi's® Premium

501® Original 9" Men's Shorts

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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

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
  • 100% Cotton
  • Denim Garment Dye
  • Non-Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Imported

Composition & Care

  • 100% Cotton
  • Denim Garment Dye
  • Non-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

4.3
159 out of 188 (85%) reviewers recommend this product

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41 to 70 of 262 Reviews .
41 – 70 of 262 Reviews
Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypeAthletic

excellent

a month 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

2 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.

Reviews 3
Weight140-160
Body TypeSlender

Great addition to my Levi's clothing setup.

3 months ago
501 9" Shorts are comfortable, durable, heavy-duty
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 4/10/2026
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
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Review 1

Levis

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

Originally posted on Zalando

Reviews 5
Weight160-180

Clásico para el verano

3 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
Reviews 12
WeightUnder 100

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.
Reviews 8

Perfect shorts

5 months ago
Great weight, color, and style shorts. Right length also.
Product Used Since : 2/2/2026
Reviews 16

Good fit

5 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
Review 1
Weight180-200

Geniales

5 months ago
Geniales, como siempre. Me encanta que no cambien. Buena experiencia

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 1/31/2026
Reviews 2
Weight140-160

501 Shorts

5 months ago
These shorts are great. Fit well and I'm glad I bought them.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 1/25/2026
Review 1
Weight200-220
Body TypeFull-figured

501 Shorts

5 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
Reviews 3
Weight140-160
Body TypeFull-figured

Comfy to wear specially during long drive

5 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
Reviews 7
Weight140-160
Body TypeSlender

Perfect

6 months ago
Gorgeous shorts! Perfect color, fit, and size. The perfect shorts for me!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: w31
Q: Size Purchased
A: w31

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 1/6/2026
Review 1
Weight100-120
Body TypeFull-figured

Jean shorts

7 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.

Review 1
Weight180-200
Body TypePear-shaped

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
Review 1
Weight200-220
Body TypeAthletic

Great fit

9 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
Review 1

501 say no more

9 months ago
Thick, good quality jeans, cut as in the photo, well-chosen size - fits perfectly

Originally posted on Zalando

Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypeSlender

501 original fit hemmed shorts.

10 months ago
My husband likes them. They fit good and are vomfortable
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 31
Q: Size Purchased
A: 31

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 8/29/2025
Reviews 6
Weight180-200
Body TypeLong and Lean

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
Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypeLong and Lean

Comfort shorts

a year ago
Not a bad feel loving the style good for the money.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34
Q: Size Purchased
A: Jean shorts
Product Used Since : 6/14/2025
Review 1

Levi’s Comes Through Again

a year ago
Received exactly what was ordered but delivery was delayed 1 day

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 5/26/2025
Reviews 3
Weight220-240

Summer Shorts

a year ago
Cool Summer style. Comfortable in the waist with a good length.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 38
Q: Size Purchased
A: 38

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 5/26/2025
Review 1
Weight200-220
Body TypeFull-figured

Shorts on the fly

a year ago
I really love Levi’s denim cloths.Although I received button fly shorts that I can not wear a seamstress is putting a zipper each pair.Costly but it was my mistake!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 5/7/2025
Review 1
Weight200-220
Body TypeCurvy

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.

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