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Size: 26
Color: (New) Take Off
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The first ever jean shorts. Modeled after the 501® Original Jeans, these denim shorts were made with our iconic vintage-inspired fit, a flattering high rise and a longer inseam. To this day they they’ve never gone out of style. And they never will.
Department : womens
Date First Available : April 13, 2021
Manufacturer : Levi's
Customer Reviews: 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,925)
Color: (New) Take Off
Rise Style: Mid Rise
Style Name: 501 Mid Thigh Short
Fit Type: Standard
Pattern: Solid
Front Pleat Type: plain
Brand Name: Levi's
Age Range Description: Adult
UPC: 197667772347
Item Type Name: Denim Shorts
Manufacturer: Levi's
Sport Type: Casual
Apparel Closure Type: Button
Pocket Description: Slash Pocket
Number Of Pockets: 5
Apparel Closure Orientation: Front
Material Type: Cotton
Fabric Type: 100% Cotton - No Stretch
Product Care Instructions: Machine Wash
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Size: 32
Color: (New) Pleased to Meet You
Well...to start I ordered the one size larger..cuz it said runs small..my take is order your regular size!!!! So I got my 32's..and its PERFECT!!! Very well made and sturdy..will last a looonnng time..so worth the price..an investment piece..it gets softer as you wear..love the high waist..I'm a mature lady..but young at heart..good shape..so I don't want frumpy..these are a great length..classic..for reference I'm 5'4" 165 to 170..42 35 42 1/2...a size 32 in most Levi's and Wrangler. Size 12
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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2026 by Laurae
These jean shorts are the perfect rise and length for me which makes me feel comfortable. My thighs are pretty big so I always feel weird about them just spilling out with shorter shorts but these cover them. Makes my thigh less sweaty too. The rise while high, doesn’t super exaggerate my lower belly area the way some high rises tend to do. I think the sturdiness of the denim plus being reinforced with a button fly closure instead of zipper really helps to hold everything in. Love the look and thickness of the fabric. It is 100% cotton so there’s no stretch. It fits quite snug when I put it on but it does loosen up a bit later on. The only minor issue is that the band starts to fold over when I don’t wear it with a belt and it leaves a little bit of a gap. Other than that, it’s one of my favorite pairs of Levi’s and the only shorts I’ll wear for the summer! If I can find this exact pair in black, i’d be pretty happy **SIZING: I went by the measurement of my hips to choose the size on the chart. In some of the other Levi's jeans that have elastane in them, i'm a 31 or 32 because they more stretch, and as I've mentioned before, these are 100% cotton so they do not have any stretch. I wouldn't recommend these for more curvier folks with a smaller waist or else you'll have that gapping around at the waist.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023 by itsfoggyhere
Size: 33
Color: Multiple Choice
These are absolutely perfect, I wear them all the time. They are so flattering. They hit a great length where I can wear them comfortably. The quality is great too. Worth the price.
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2026 by Ravin
Size: 30
Color: Multiple Choice
I purchased these in two different sizes and colors. The darker pair is a SIZE 30 in the color (NEW) MULTIPLE CHOICE, while the lighter pair in a SIZE 29 in the color (NEW) TAKE OFF. For sizing reference, I'm 5'3", currently 145 lbs with measurements about 40"-30"-40" (bust-waist-hip), and I'm wearing size 4-6 in jeans or a medium in bottoms in most brands right now. Another random note but I have a shorter torso with longer legs (proportionally), aka I rarely wear short length in pants and even mid-rise bottoms hit pretty high waisted on me. For the sizing, I would say they’re about the same as their normal 501s, meaning they run a little small, especially if you have larger hips or butt. I comfortably fit into a size 6/28 in most brands of jeans, even in some Levi’s, but I went up 1 and 2 sizes in these. The denim is thicker and stiffer, and since they’re shorts, I’d just rather they be looser than tight. The 29 fit tighter but was still not too tight; I had room in the thighs and some in the waist, but I did find they were a little tighter in the waist than I wanted, especially when sitting. The size 30 was a tad looser than I prefer, but I would rather that than too tight, so I stuck with those; I have quite a bit of room in the waist, so they’re more comfortable to sit in. I have thick thighs from years of soccer and found both sizes pretty forgiving in that area, even with the solid hem on these two colors (I was worried it would be stiff). I can sit without looking like my legs are being cut in half, lol. As for the style, I love the length! They’re just long enough to hide the back of the thighs but not so long they look like men’s shorts or Bermuda style, and they protect the upper inner thigh where most of us tend to chafe. You can roll or cut them if you want them a bit shorter. I do think these make me look a bit like a mom (which I’m not), but that’s OK, haha. Another note is that they sit really high on my waist, but like I mentioned in the beginning, that’s a common problem for me as a torso-lacking girl. The description says it sits below the waist, so I guess they’re supposed to be mid-rise. Who knows? Not me. As for the material, like I mentioned, they are a thick, durable denim with a tiny bit of softness but not a lot of stretch. They’ll eventually loosen and soften after some wearing and washing, but they’ll be stiff for a while, and the button fly doesn’t help, so keep that in mind. I personally wouldn’t wear these out if I knew I would be doing a ton of sitting, but I’d have no problem otherwise. On the bright side, I’m sure these will last years and years of wear, only getting better with age. As far as the colors, they’re both great closet staples. Multiple Choice is a standard medium denim shade, while Take Off is a lighter wash that looks worn in and actually feels a hair softer. They’re both safe choices, depending on what you’re looking for. Overall, I definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a longer style of shorts. Just remember that you may want to consider sizing up.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2025 by K
Size: 32
Color: (New) Take Off
I love the way these look but they are not sit down shorts if that makes sense..I love the wash, I love the way they look and feel, they can be cuffed at the bottom and still be the perfect length, they do wonders for the bottom, and pretty comfortable until I sit lol I’ll keep them because that’s the only issue. They’re definitely a winner! Material quality: 100% cotton and a true rigid denim Size: Size up if you’re curvy! These will form to your shape with wear but run a little small
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2025 by Christina
Size: 32
Color: (New) Take Off
The media could not be loaded. wish i bought two sizes up like reviewers mentioned! the waist area fits well (even a bit loose) - BUT the thigh area is a bit too tight and creates these lines in the groin area. i’m 5’4” 157 pounds, my measurements: hip: 41 waist: 32.8. i went to levi’s recently and tried on a bunch of jeans, i was typically a size 31. per the size chart i would be a size 31, i bought a size 32 and it doesn’t fit right. my butt looks nice in it though. hopefully the next size up will be better.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2026 by Amazon Customer
Size: 30
Color: (New) Take Off
I love these! They feel like great quality shorts, trendy and timeless at the same time! They did stretch a bit after wearing them a whole day but I kinda like that. I did size up! I’m 5’4, about 140lbs and usually wear a 29 but this time purchased a 30 and it was the right choice for me!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026 by In love!