Product Details

Levi's 501 Mid Thigh Shorts are a timeless summer staple, offering a flattering high-rise fit with a vintage-inspired silhouette. Pair them with a tucked-in tank and espadrilles for a laid-back, warm-weather look.

Materials and Measurements

Blue (100% Cotton). Shorts. Button fly front closure. Inseam: 6". Rise: 10 1/2". Leg opening: 22". Imported. 

Size and Fit

Sized: 24-32

The model is wearing a size 26.

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Ratings &
Reviews

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Anna's reviews
August 23rd, 2025
No stretch but fit great

Great fit, very comfortable

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Alexces's reviews
October 20th, 2025
My favorite shorts all summer long

I am obsessed with these shorts - and I’ve been testing them ALL summer. They have become my go to pair of jean shorts. I rented these twice over the summer. The first time I rented in my typical size 29 and while they fit, they did stretch out a bit so I returned and rented a 28 which gave me more a snug booty like what I wanted from a pair of 501s. there is still a tiny bit of stretch that happens, but in my opinion it made the shorts fit even better. I’m 5’7” and the length is a perfect mid-thigh. I’ve never felt like a “boy” wearing these, as was my fear. I’ll be buying my own pair next summer (assuming the silhouette is still in style.)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
July 17th, 2025
Amazing

It's hard to find great shorts nowadays. I loved the length and the fit and the color of these. Will likely buy them.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 30B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 108lbs
Browse Jodie's reviews
August 20th, 2025
ok

Stretches, is forgiving for my old lady pooch

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Emily's reviews
July 6th, 2025
super cute

really cute and fit great

Overall Fit

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Petite
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Rita's reviews
August 9th, 2025
Trendy shorts

Typical Levi shorts - great fit and goes with a lot

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Annie's reviews
August 8th, 2025
PERF

The perfect 90’s shorts. Going to end up buying these because I know I will wear them forever. Such a good staple!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
June 30th, 2025
Wore this all summer

I would have bought it but hoping to lose some weight by next summer! Fit great. super comfy, casual. not too long not too short.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
25
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 98lbs
Browse Maryellen's reviews
June 8th, 2025
did not wear. great jean shorts though!

a tad too tight at waist 😒

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Kelly's reviews
June 20th, 2025
Good

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Apple
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Argie's reviews
July 1st, 2025
Comfy

These shorts were comfortable but not really flattering on me, mostly due to them bunching up in the crotch area. They also made my hips look wide.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Waist

Runs big

Hips

Runs big

Length

Too Long

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Mallory's reviews
September 5th, 2025
Nice fit

Good length, easy to wear Jean shorts

Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Alison's reviews
August 21st, 2025
Had a good fit

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 193lbs
Browse Luz's reviews
August 17th, 2025
fit weird on me

The waist was big, but thighs were tight.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Lindsay's reviews
August 2nd, 2025
Didn’t wear it

Tight like it went through the dryer during past rental.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 129lbs
Browse Megan's reviews
July 26th, 2025
I do think think these were true to size, I'm just unsure of my size because of weight loss

These are true to size, I am just a smaller size than I thought- I liked the length, slightly longer than mid thigh, but definitely not Bermuda shorts. I liked the wash. Overall just needed them smaller (waist 26.5 and hips 38 for reference)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Amy's reviews
July 6th, 2025
Levi Shorts

I like the shorts, but they run small. I won't be able to wear these. These shorts are a button-up vs zipper which I like, but I just can't wear these.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 124lbs
Browse Natalie's reviews
July 4th, 2025
sized up for length, but waist too big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
June 28th, 2025
Jorts

I really loved these. They are the perfect length for me. If anything they may run on the smaller side.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Pear
Weight: 146lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
June 19th, 2025
Runs small

Runs small- great style

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Audrey's reviews
June 16th, 2025
runs small

runs sooo small for Levi's. i'm typically a 26 in the 501s. after reading reviews i got a 28, which fit OK but was a bit tight in the thigh & loose in the waist. bummer bc i don't typically have that problem with Levi's.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Erin's reviews
June 15th, 2025
Runs small

My usual jeans size fit but was on the snugger size. Agree with sizing up if you want these to look more relaxed.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Amy's reviews
September 16th, 2025
Too small

I could wedge myself into these, but they were too uncomfortable to wear!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Arielle's reviews
August 22nd, 2025
Blah

Didn’t love. Were tight and first then stretched too much and were baggy.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
June 18th, 2025
Runs small in thighs

You won’t get the baggy look in the model photo unless your thighs are the extremely slender. These wore more like bike shorts on me. They still looked cute but not the look I was going for. I’m trying a size up to see if that helps

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Hannah's reviews
June 13th, 2025
Order 2 sizes up

I’m usually a 30 or 31 in jeans and got the 31 in these. They were wearable but tight — not at all like the loose fit in the picture, even after wearing them around for a day. If I ordered again I would get the 32.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
September 19th, 2025
Odd fit

I didn’t end up wearing these because of the fit… maybe I am used to denim shorts that don’t hug my legs but these did just that. They felt very tight under my butt and just didn’t look right for what I had in mind. They kind of reminded me of Bermuda shorts

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Cristina's reviews
September 3rd, 2025
Size UP

I ordered my usual size and they were so small I could barely get them over my thighs. Did some self reflecting, tried on another pair in the same size, came to the conclusion that the sizing on Levi’s is simply less generous than other brands

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Christina's reviews
August 24th, 2025
Tight fit on an athletic build

I expected these to be loose-fitting, but they hugged my thighs. They also generally ran a little small.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Marilyn's reviews
August 15th, 2025
Too small couldn’t wear

Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Mariela's reviews
August 9th, 2025
Tight everywhere

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Elizabeth's reviews
July 30th, 2025
Super small and look like Bermuda shorts. ot for curvy girls.

I ordered a size up and these still were small and tight.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34H
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Sara's reviews
July 29th, 2025
Size up!

These for in the waste but were distractingly tight at the thigh

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Genevieve's reviews
June 27th, 2025
Ran small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 168lbs
Browse Stacey's reviews
June 26th, 2025
Did not work for me

Doesn’t work well for a mom bod!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 190lbs
Browse Stephanie's reviews
June 13th, 2025
Tooooo small

Order one to two sizes up. I really wanted to like these but way too small.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Abigail's reviews
May 31st, 2025
Size up!

Got my regular size and couldn’t even squeeze in.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Samantha's reviews
August 4th, 2025
Too small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Kate's reviews
July 25th, 2025
Snug in the thighs!

These were not forgiving on the thighs - but the waist was baggy. Material and cut very cute - just not for me.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
July 19th, 2025
Too small

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