Look effortlessly cool wearing the Levi's® Premium 501 Mid Thigh Shorts Lightweight. 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. Featuring beltloop waistband, zip-fly, button closure, classic five-pockets style, and ribbed hem. To this day, they've never gone out of style. and they never will.