Levi's® Premium

501® Mid Thigh Women's Shorts

Levi's® Premium

501® Mid Thigh Women's Shorts

Sale price is $52.50Original Price Was $75.00
Color:  Donate Next - Light Wash
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About this Style

The first ever jean shorts. Modeled after the 501® Original jeans, these Mid-Thigh Shorts were made with our iconic vintage-inspired fit, a flattering high rise and a longer inseam. To this day, they’ve never gone out of style. And they never will.


  • The first-ever jean shorts, updated with a waist-defining high rise and longer length
  • A universally-flattering summer essential
  • Hits mid-thigh for a versatile style
  • Guaranteed to never go out of style
  • Woven with a hint of stretch for all-day comfort and easy movement
  • Hold the H2O: This garment is made using recycled water, which helps us to reduce our impact on this finite resource
  • Easy Through The Hip
  • High rise: 10 1/2"
  • Inseam: 6",Leg opening: 22",Measurements based on size 27 waist

How it Fits

  • Easy Through The Hip
  • High rise: 10 1/2"
  • Inseam: 6",Leg opening: 22",Measurements based on size 27 waist
  • 99% Cotton, 1% Elastane (LYCRA®)
  • Denim
  • Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Imported

Composition & Care

  • 99% Cotton, 1% Elastane (LYCRA®)
  • 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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Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4
29 out of 32 (91%) reviewers recommend this product

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Reviews 2
Weight140-160

Beau short

2 months ago
Satisfaite de mon achat. Il taille très bien je fais 161cm avec 72kg et j ai pris une taille M. et c’est parfait 👍🏽
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 2
Weight100-120

Cómodo y adecuado para la ciudad

3 months ago
Talla y modelo de acuerdo a lo ofrecido, vérsatil, se ve bien tanto mas elegante como informal
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1

Short 501 mid

3 months ago
Jaime beaucoup ce model qui n’est pas trop court, il taille bien. Les shorts avec de l’élasthane sont pluS pres du corps jai l’impression.
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight120-140

Guter Sitz

3 months ago
Schöne Shorts mit guten Sitz, die einen tollen Po formt
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1

Short 501

3 months ago
J’ai le meme short en 100% coton et je l’adore, celui avec de l’élastane est pluS moulant, je prefere le rendu de 100% coton. Sinon la qualite du short en lui meme est comme d’habitude chez levi’s, rien a dire
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight160-180

Short 501

3 months ago
Très beau short un indispensable à avoir dans sa garde robe. Taille parfaitement bien.
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Reviews 4
Weight120-140

Parfait

4 months ago
Parfaitement adapté à mon besoin. Belle toile Denim. Pour cet été
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1

Perfect!

4 months ago
So so so flattering this length and colour! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
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Review 1
Weight100-120

Short en jeans

5 months ago
Livraison rapide . Et produit conforme aux explications . Il est hyper agréable à porter
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 2

Muy lindo

5 months ago
Short de buen largo, calidad suprema su tela. Tiene botones en vez de cierre
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Reviews 3
Weight120-140

Una estupenda compra

7 months ago
Estos shorts jeans que no se ciñen al muslo y un poco elásticos son muy cómodos y además sientan muy bien.
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight140-160

Muy cómodos

9 months ago
Muy cómodos y prácticos. La talla es xactamente lo que esperaba. Para tener en cuenta, es con botones, no con cremallera.
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 2

Mooi pasvorm en lengte

10 months ago
Mooi pasvorm en lengte, precies wat ik wil van een short, super blij mee!
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight120-140

Der Klassiker unter den Shorts

10 months ago
Der beste Kauf, den ich machen konnte. Ich hatte vor 35 Jahren die letzte 501 gekauft und bin total erfreut, dass es den Klassiker auch als Shorts gibt. Sitz perfekt und sieht gut aus.
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 2
Weight160-180

Short jean mi cuisses très féminin. Parfait

11 months ago
Très belle coupe et bonne qualité et très agréable
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight160-180

Krasse Shorts

11 months ago
Die Hose sitzt super und ist sehr fertig. Man erkennst den Unterschied zu günstigen Jeansshorts sofort.
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypeAthletic

Love them

11 months ago
These are the perfect length and a great fit. I sized up due to the lack of stretch.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 27/28
Q: Size Purchased
A: 30

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypeCurvy

Love these shorts

11 months ago
These are my new favorite denim shorts. I ordered 2 different sizes because of the reviews. I ordered one size up and the other 2 sizes up from my actual size with the intention of returning the one that didn’t fit. They both fit, so I’m keeping them!!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 31,32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight120-140
Body TypePear-shaped

Fab Mid thigh Levi shorts

a year ago
Flattering shorts, comes to mid thigh. Great price point and preferred them to more expensive designer shorts
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: Size 10
Q: Size Purchased
A: 28

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight120-140
Body TypeAthletic

Slim Fit

a year ago
Slim fit mid thigh jean shorts. I like the darker wash, it can be dressed up or down. This fit true to my usual Levi’s size. 27. I’m 5’6, and vary between 125-130.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 27
Q: Size Purchased
A: 27

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 2
Weight120-140
Body TypeHourglass

Cute little shorts!

24 days ago
Great shorts! They go with everything! The Only complaint i have is the cut on the pocket is a little risquè for me.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 29
Q: Size Purchased
A: 29

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
WeightPrefer Not To Answer

Belle couleur

a year ago
Vraiment belle , par contre j’ai pris deux tailles plus grande car fais petit
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight120-140
Body TypeLong and Lean

They run too small!

2 months ago
I am normally a size 28 in non stretch or low stretch denim from Levi. I order these shorts in Broken Midnight Wash in the size 28. As soon as I opened the package I knew they were too small. I even double checked the size because I thought they accidentally sent a 26 instead of a 28, but nope, it sure was a 28. I went ahead and tried them on anyway and they were so tight! They run so small! at least the pair I tried. They give me a slight muffin top and feel super stiff. Also it kind of flattens my butt. I will have to exchange them for at least a size 30 to get the same fit at the model in the picture. For reference I am 5’8 and weigh 140 lbs. my waist size is a true 28, and hips are 38.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 28
Q: Size Purchased
A: 28

Yes, I recommend this product.

Response from Levi’s®:
30 days ago
Levi's Customer Service
Hey there! We appreciate you taking the time to get in touch with us. At Levi's, we know that even the slightest changes in fabric treatment and finishing can impact the way our jeans fit. The same goes for even the tiniest shift in fabric composition. While we strive to keep our fits as consistent as possible, we understand that sometimes these changes can affect your experience with our products. We're always working to improve and perfect our jeans so that you can enjoy the best possible fit. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention! Levi's US Customer Service
Response from Levi’s®:
30 days ago
Levi's Customer Service
Hey there! We appreciate you taking the time to get in touch with us. At Levi's, we know that even the slightest changes in fabric treatment and finishing can impact the way our jeans fit. The same goes for even the tiniest shift in fabric composition. While we strive to keep our fits as consistent as possible, we understand that sometimes these changes can affect your experience with our products. We're always working to improve and perfect our jeans so that you can enjoy the best possible fit. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention! Levi's US Customer Service
Review 1
Weight120-140

Ich wollte dir Hose lieben

11 months ago
Die Verarbeitung wirkt hochwertig, allerdings ist der Hosenschnitt für meine Körperfigur leider nicht gemacht, in 26 passt die Hose perfekt an der Teile, aber schneidet an den Oberschenkeln ein und in 27 passt sie an den Oberschenkeln, aber führt leider dazu, dass die Hose an der Taille leider unschön absteht.
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No, I do not recommend this product.

Review 1

Not for plus girlies

11 months ago
Beautiful shorts but WAY too small-I even sized up. I usually wear a US 16. I ordered a 34-which is a US 18. Couldnt even get them up my thighs. Just disappointed.
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34

Yes, I recommend this product.

Response from Levi’s®:
11 months ago
Levi's Customer Service
We appreciate you taking the time to get in touch with us. At Levi's, we know that even the slightest changes in fabric treatment and finishing can impact the way our jeans fit. The same goes for even the tiniest shift in fabric composition. While we strive to keep our fits as consistent as possible, we understand that sometimes these changes can affect your experience with our products. We're always working to improve and perfect our jeans so that you can enjoy the best possible fit. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention! Marion, Levi's Customer Support. Levi's US Customer Service
Review 1
Weight120-140
Body TypeSlender

Feels cheap, like a knock off 501

2 days ago
Pretty unhappy with these. The material is thin and cheap, sizing is off. Not at all like other 501’s. I have the same shorts in a different color and they are like two completely different shorts.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 28 or 29
Q: Size Purchased
A: 29 due to 501 no stretch.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Review 1
WeightPrefer Not To Answer

Inaccurate product pictures

2 months ago
Misleading pictures of product. The material is not worn it but rather a matte blue color. The stitching isn't the same color either. Returned.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Response from Levi’s®:
25 days ago
Levi's Customer Service
We appreciate you taking the time to get in touch with us. At Levi's, we know that even the slightest changes in fabric treatment and finishing can impact the way our jeans fit. The same goes for even the tiniest shift in fabric composition. While we strive to keep our fits as consistent as possible, we understand that sometimes these changes can affect your experience with our products. We're always working to improve and perfect our jeans so that you can enjoy the best possible fit. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention! Marion, Levi's Customer Support. Levi's US Customer Service
Response from Levi’s®:
25 days ago
Levi's Customer Service
We appreciate you taking the time to get in touch with us. At Levi's, we know that even the slightest changes in fabric treatment and finishing can impact the way our jeans fit. The same goes for even the tiniest shift in fabric composition. While we strive to keep our fits as consistent as possible, we understand that sometimes these changes can affect your experience with our products. We're always working to improve and perfect our jeans so that you can enjoy the best possible fit. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention! Marion, Levi's Customer Support. Levi's US Customer Service
Review 1
Weight120-140

Never received my order

6 months ago
I’ve never received my order and customer service wasn’t helpful at all. Terrible experience.
Response from Levi’s®:
6 months ago
Levi's Customer Service
Hey, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our product. We genuinely appreciate all kinds of feedback, whether it's positive or constructive criticism. It helps us with future product offerings! We understand there may have been another experience influencing your dissatisfaction. We'd love to discuss this further with you. Please reach out to our Customer Care team for assistance. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Marion, Levi's Customer Support, Levi's US Customer Service
Response from Levi’s®:
6 months ago
Levi's Customer Service
Hey, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our product. We genuinely appreciate all kinds of feedback, whether it's positive or constructive criticism. It helps us with future product offerings! We understand there may have been another experience influencing your dissatisfaction. We'd love to discuss this further with you. Please reach out to our Customer Care team for assistance. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Marion, Levi's Customer Support, Levi's US Customer Service
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