Levi's® Premium

501® Original Lightweight 9" Men's Shorts

Levi's® Premium

501® Original Lightweight 9" Men's Shorts

Sale price is$35.98Original Price Was $69.50
Color:  Dark Lane - Black
No Stretch
Waist
Length
Customers say Runs somewhat small
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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
  • Airy. Breathable. Light. This garment was made with non-stretch, lightweight denim to keep you looking good and feeling comfortable.
  • Hold the H2O: This garment was made using recycled water, which helps us to reduce our impact on this finite resource
  • 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
  • 100% Cotton
  • Lightweight Denim
  • Non-stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Wash your jeans once every 10 wears at most; this increases their lifespan and saves natural resources.Machine wash cold, Do not bleach, Tumble dry medium, Hot iron if needed, Dry cleaning possible, Wash inside out with like colors
  • Made in Egypt, Pakistan

Composition & Care

  • 100% Cotton
  • Lightweight Denim
  • Non-stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Wash your jeans once every 10 wears at most; this increases their lifespan and saves natural resources.Machine wash cold, Do not bleach, Tumble dry medium, Hot iron if needed, Dry cleaning possible, Wash inside out with like colors
  • Made in Egypt, Pakistan

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Overall Rating

4.5
37 out of 43 (86%) reviewers recommend this product

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11 to 40 of 62 Reviews .
11 – 40 of 62 Reviews
Review 1
Weight180-200
Body TypeAthletic

better than cutoffs

6 months ago
These shorts are to true-to-fit, just like the 501 Original Fit Lightweight Jeans. I'm 5'9", and the shorts land just above the knee. These are much better than any pair of cutoffs.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 33
Q: Size Purchased
A: 33

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight160-180
Body TypeAthletic

Awesome shorts, great price

6 months ago
I got an email from Levi’s told me to come take a look at the website so I did. I looked at the sale tab and lo and behold my favorite 501 shorts 9 inch on sale $17. How can you go wrong with $17 shorts I bought six pair altogether stocking up till next year I love these shorts. They’re awesome old-school button fly. They’re long enough so that you don’t look weird great materials in their lightweight. It’s not as thick as regular 501 Gene material but you don’t want that in a short in the summertime in Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas. I’ll buy these every year until they make something better but I haven’t found anything I like better keep up the good work Levi’s. I love your stuff. My favorites now are the 511 and 512s if you think about it, maybe you should bring back the 513s the slim straight jeans for us guys I would like to wear boots every once in a while.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34/29
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 1/16/2026
Review 1

Increible

8 months ago
Perfect form! And feels a very good quality garment
Reviews 2
Weight180-200
Body TypeAthletic

Light shorts for every day. The size was perfect.

9 months ago
[Employee of levis] Very nice. Will go with any outerwear. Very pleased.
Reviews 4

Es lo que esperaba, estoy contento.

9 months ago
Es lo que esperaba, estoy contento. Me gustan los tejanos Levi's y este cumple con mi expectativa.
Product Used Since : 10/19/2025
Reviews 4

Es lo que esperaba, estoy contento.

9 months ago
Es lo que esperaba, estoy contento. Me gustan los tejanos Levi's y este cumple con mi expectativa.
Product Used Since : 10/19/2025
Review 1
Weight160-180

The shorts I didn’t know I was looking for

9 months ago
Comfortable, lightweight and practical. I will definitely be buying more next summer
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 10/18/2025
Review 1
Weight180-200

Levis 501 Short TOP Ware

9 months ago
Die Short hat eine schöne Farbe und der Stoff ist weich und angenehm für den Sommer. In der Größe passt sie sehr gut und von der Länge ist sie TOP. Ich bin froh diese Short zu besitzen und freue mich auf den nächsten Sommer. Aber ich kann sie ja im goldenen Oktober diesen Jahres noch tragen.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 10/14/2025
Reviews 11
Weight180-200

Super leichter stylischer Shorts

9 months ago
Super leichter stylischer Shorts in zeitlosen weiß, sehr angenehm zu tragen, top

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 9/26/2025
Review 1
Weight140-160

.....

11 months ago
TAL COMO ESPERABA.,................ ........ . .

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 8/24/2025
Review 1
Weight180-200

Perfekter Schnitt

11 months ago
501 - Name ist Programm. Wie zu erwarten war ein super Short!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 8/17/2025
Review 1

Semplicemente perfetti

11 months ago
Sembrano cuciti su misura, sia con una t-shirt che con una camicia, sono sportivi ed eleganti.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 8/15/2025
Reviews 4
Weight160-180

Acierto total

11 months ago
Increibles. Sientan de maravilla. Totalmente recomendable y el color fantástico justo como pensaba

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight140-160

Da avere

11 months ago
ottima qualità, comodi, e belli. molto contento dell'acquisto

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 2
Weight200-220

Gewoon goed, zoals altijd.

a year ago
Zoals alle 501's zit ook deze goed en heeft ie een mooie pasvorm. Ben niet echt een korte broek drager maar doordat deze mooi tot aan de knieën valt zit ie wel fijn.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 7/17/2025
Reviews 3

Perfetti

a year ago
Giusto come gli altri 501.se ti piace aderente giustamente una taglia in meno Stupendi
Product Used Since : 7/15/2025
Reviews 2

PANTALON CORTO

a year ago
QUEDAN PERFECTOS Y EL COLOR MUY ACERTADO PARA ESTA EPOCA
Product Used Since : 7/14/2025
Review 1

Tolle Jeans

a year ago
Super tolle Jeans. Passt genau wie angegeben und sehr guter Jeansstoff.

Originally posted on Zalando

Reviews 2
Weight220-240

Perfecto

a year ago
Perfecto, talla un poco pequeño. Servicio en el plazo.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 7/4/2025
Reviews 2

Classic quality

a year ago
Classic LEVI 501s Good quality. Great fit. Lightweight for hot summers.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 7/10/2025
Reviews 15
Weight160-180

Behalte gleich beide

a year ago
Ich trage seit Jahr und Tag keine anderen Jeans als die 501er. Jetzt habe ich mir für den Sommer 2 Lightweight 501er Shorts zur Auswahl bestellt, da aber sowohl die beige als auch die blaue Shorts so gut passte und eine tolle Färbung und leicht ist, habe ich beide behalten. Es sind eben auch echte 501er. Da macht man einfach nichts falsch!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 6/15/2025
Reviews 15
Weight160-180

501er auch als Shorts ein Traum

a year ago
Ich trage seit Jahr und Tag keine anderen Jeans als die 501er. Jetzt habe ich mir für den Sommer 2 Lightweight 501er Shorts zur Auswahl bestellt, da aber sowohl die beige als auch die blaue Shorts so gut passte und eine tolle Färbung und leicht ist, habe ich beide behalten. Es sind eben auch echte 501er. Da macht man einfach nichts falsch

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 6/15/2025
Review 1
Weight140-160

Super

a year ago
Die 501 Original Lightwight Shorts ist eine meiner ersten Levi’s Hosen und was soll ich sagen. Wow… die 501 Original hat eine super Passform und einen fantastischen Sitz. Die Qualität und Verarbeitung sind sehr gut. Es wird nicht die letzte Hose sein, die ich bei euch gekauft habe.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 6/15/2025
Review 1

Jeans ist passend geschnitten und passt auch

a year ago
Alles gut mit der Jeans Shorts. Passt sehr gut zu anderer Kleidung!
Product Used Since : 6/15/2025
Review 1

Bequem und robust

a year ago
Mega Shorts! Mein Lieblingsteil für den Sommer. 31 statt sonst 30 passt mir perfekt

Originally posted on Zalando

Reviews 2
WeightPrefer Not To Answer

muy satisfecho

a year ago
los mejores cortos, de verdad que siempre me han gustado los vaqueros de levis

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 6/2/2025
Review 1
Weight160-180

Muy contento

a year ago
Muy cómodos, el tallaje está perfecto, y el envío rápido…un 10 todo

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 6/2/2025
Review 1

Top!

a year ago
Cooler Style. Lässige Jeans-Shorts. Schöne Farbe. Bequem.

Originally posted on Zalando

Reviews 18
Weight180-200

Top Hose

a year ago
Gute Passform und Qualität. Schnelle Lieferung. Gerne wieder.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 5/28/2025
Review 1
Weight160-180
Body TypeFull-figured

30 years later!

a year ago
Fantastic shorts! Last had a pair over 30 years ago and wish I hadn't waited 30 years to buy another pair! Slightly larger waist but, still looking good...or so I say!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: Medium
Q: Size Purchased
A: Medium 34"

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 5/12/2025
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