Men’s 505 Regular Fit Short
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Waist | Sits at waist | Sits at waist | Sits below waist | Sits below waist | Sits above waist | Sits below waist |
Fit | Extra room in seat & thigh | Loose through seat & thigh | Slim through seat & thigh | Extra room in seat & thigh | Regular through seat & thigh | Regular through seat & thigh |
Closure | Zip fly | Zip fly | Zip fly | Zip fly | Zip fly | Zip fly |
Stretch | Non-stretch | Non-stretch | Non-stretch | Non-stretch | Non-stretch | — |
Sustainability Type | Varies by wash | N/A | Varies by wash | Varies by wash | Varies by wash | — |
The original zip fly, created in 1967. Classic straight leg shorts. Made with our sustainable Water
Size Chart
Brand Size | Waist | Seat | Thigh |
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26 | 26.5–27 | 32.5–33 | 20.5–21 |
27 | 27.5–28 | 33.5–34 | 21–21.5 |
28 | 28.5–29 | 34.5–35 | 21.5–22 |
29 | 29.5–30 | 35.5–36 | 22–22.5 |
30 | 30.5–31 | 36.5–37 | 22.5–23 |
31 | 31.5–32 | 37.5–38 | 23–23.5 |
32 | 32.5–33 | 38.5–39 | 23.5–24 |
33 | 33.5–34 | 39.5–40 | 23–24.5 |
34 | 34.5–35 | 40.5–41 | 24–25 |
35 | 35.5–36 | 41.5–42 | 25–26 |
36 | 36.5–37.5 | 42.5–43.5 | 26–27 |
38 | 38.5–39.5 | 44.5–45.5 | 27–28 |
40 | 40.5–41.5 | 46.5–47.5 | 27.2–28.2 |
42 | 42.5–43.5 | 48.5–49.5 | 28–29 |
44 | 44.5–45.5 | 50.5–51.5 | 28.8–29.8 |
46 | 46.5–47.5 | 52.5–53.5 | 29.5–30.5 |
48 | 48.5–49.5 | 54.5–57.5 | 30.2–31.2 |
50 | 50.5–51.5 | 56.5–57.5 | 31–32 |
52 | 52.5–53.5 | 58.5–59.5 | 31.8–32.8 |
54 | 54.5–55.5 | 60.5–61.5 | 32.5–33.5 |
56 | 56.5–57.5 | 62.5–63.5 | 33.2–34.5 |
58 | 58.5–59.5 | 64.5–65.5 | 33.5–34.8 |
60 | 60.5–61.5 | 66.5–67.5 | 34.8–36 |
leesie.rachelle –
Perfect for dad activities and the range of motion you get in these bad boys.
Rebecca Merriman –
My man is a throwback from the 1970s. He loves his Levi blue jeans. He loved the comfort of wearing these jeans and now shorts. He said, “Levis are probably going to cost.” As it turns out, it was a great purchase. The value for the money was great as he wears them often and looks so good. They run true to size so there was no reason to worry about a return. I love Levis.
Amazon Customer –
These shorts are well made, and are a regular fit, meaning not “relaxed” fit. They are tailored in the seat and legs, not baggy. The denim is just the right weight, not thin and not too heavy. Great all around purchase.
britg24 –
These are the ONLY shorts my dad wears. He gets a couple pairs every few years and he usually gets them at Fleet Farm. This year he had to have my mom text me and ask me to “try to find them on the internet” because Fleet Farm was out of his size. I was pleasantly surprised that Amazon carried this 505 style that he just seems to love. He was thrilled that they were delivered to his doorstep in two days (thanks Prime) and he is very happy to have gotten his new pairs of shorts since his old ones were wearing out. I’m sure I will be ordering again when he needs more.
Decorator –
Wish you could buy Levi Jean Shorts in off sizes like you can their jeans. Husband needs a 35″ waist, but with the shorts he just has to “cinch” them up with a belt. We watch Amazon all year round for the 505 short because the great prices will change according to the color. Typically we get the Dark Denim, but you can’t beat the price if you just change to a Stonewash which we did for this order.
Kennyken –
What I like about this item is that it fits as expected. I have ordered 505 shorts before and have been pleased with every order. The only recommendation that I have is to post the inseam length that would be very helpful to people that this matters. Like me. 9″ inseam is perfect. I have received shorts with 11″ and had to return them. 5 stars to this order.
Charlene –
These are hubby’s favorite Jean shorts but they are not always easy to find in department stores (he must have a popular waist size). Plus, great pricing on Amazon.
These wear well!
ROD_NYC –
I am re-doing my wardrobe from wearing baggier pants to more regular or slim fit pants for a leaner look and these jeans are excellent.
I ordered both these black ones and the Dark Stonewash version at the same time in the same sizes. Both of them fit without any issues or variance in the sizing. The FIT and FEEL are great. There were no loose stitching or imperfections in any pants. The metal zippers zip up and down in the fly area smoothly without a hitch.
I am very satisfied! Definitely RECOMMENDED!
Cecelia F. –
I bought these for my husband and he loves them so much, I bought two more pairs. Out of all the styles he tried on, these are the ones that fit the best and look the best on him. He’s 5’11”, 170 lbs and the 34 waist fits him perfectly. He has a bit of a belly, but not much of a backside and thin legs. For him, these shorts are just the right length and just the right width. They hit him at the top of the knee and are not so wide that his legs look thinner than they are. These shorts wash well and come out of the dryer looking crisp. Overall, a great buy!
Java Dude –
I am a brand loyalist to Levis and for solid reasons. Although I hated to see Levis start offshore manufacturing of their iconic denim products, I have found that the quality has remained quite high. The fabric, stitching, appearance and durability of my jeans, both full length and shorts, continue to meet the high standards I have for Levis products.
These shorts fit me as expected, and look and feel great. I continue a Levis enthusiast, but I would LOVE to see “Made in the USA” back on that Levis label.
TheWorldFamousJOM –
Despite the generic, one-picture-fits-all (for Levis shorts), with every different Levi model # looking identical, these were exactly as expected.
>The “light stone wash” color is pretty faded (as I wanted).
>The 505 model could probably be better described as “slim fit” or “tapered” because regular-fit tells us nothing.
If you’re trying to avoid the church-bells baggy legs (as I was), then this is what you’re looking for!
> One observation on the length: Levis adjusts the length of the leg from time to time. I have a few 505 shorts in my closet, bought in past years, all are different lengths. This year (spring 2019) the length is perfect for me – just at the top of the knee. They were about an inch/inch+ longer in 2017, but I prefer this year’s length.
If you like baggy shorts or below the knee shorts, you’ll want to pick another model (such as 550).
Sharon Turner –
Bought these and the jeans counterpart on the prime days and got savings never rece3ived any other time. My husband loves Levis’s so we jumped on that. Thank you Amazon for the Levi’s savings.
Jeff29414 –
These shorts are very comfortable and the stretchyness is nice.
The one minor issue is the wasteband is loose on me a little, wearing a belt the closure has unbuttoned a couple times. It isn’t a big issue and I have other pants with same problem.
The pockets are nice and deep, but the opening is fairly narrow so it’s hard to get my phone out of the pocket (I have a z3flip which folds in half and is a little thicker than regular phones).
Bought another pair in a different color – can’t go wrong for the price and comfort.
RL26 –
In the past with Levi’s and other brands I have gotten the same waist size and all end up being obviously different despite being tagged the same size. This pair is the size I expected and fits perfectly. Maybe at least Levi’s has fixed whatever the quality issue with size that has been a problem for the past few years.
the shorts are comfortable and exactly what I ordered.
Michelle –
My husband loves a good pair of jorts! His last pair had holes EVERYWHERE to the point where he couldn’t even wear them to mow the lawn (read: I wouldn’t allow it because the neighbors would see everything). So I surprised him with a new pair.
Men’s pant sizes are already very different from women’s pant sizes. So I looked at a tag on a pair he wears often. The size is 30×32. This doesn’t match the sizes given, so I go to the size chart to figure it out. According to the size chart, a waist size 30 is their size 33. Inseam is different because shorts vs pants.
They arrive pretty quickly! He was pleasantly surprised! Puts them on, and they almost fall back to his ankles because they are so loose. About 3 inches of extra around the waist. Had I gone with the 30 and ignored the size chart, it would have been perfect.
So ignore the size chart. If you/your S.O./whatever is a 30 waist, get the 30 waist; if you/their waist is 36, get the 36.
Sue P –
Fits perfect . Bought for my husband, he loves them. I made him try on ignore the black socks! lol
hilndgirl –
My husband needed shorts for our upcoming trip. These shorts are exactly like the jeans he wears so comfort and fit were perfect. As to value for the money, we both feel clothing these days is overpriced but if you want quality you do have to pay a little more.
Li Su –
It fits perfectly for my 36″ waist. It is also very comfortable. The on sale price $14.26 is great! I don’t expect this price would last long.
Dona –
The color was great, a little different from some in the past, quality seems to be much better than in the past. The reason I left them. Fit was perfect.
Wilbur Sachs –
I hate to say it, but the value of these shorts far exceeds the price. A great find.
Mo21012 –
Dressing a 56 inch stuffed bear as Smokey the Bear. These men’s denim shorts were just about the perfect length and general fit.
C B D –
Having no legs (you’ll get no war-stories from me) I use long shorts to cover my stumps and buy huge sizes to compensate for wiggling ‘round my wheelchair. Of these 505’s, 569’s and other 500-series shorts, these are my favorite. I’m going to order a couple of pair in my real waist size (32) and see if I can cut out the fabric-bunching that occurs because of the surplus.
ultrahawg –
These shorts are just a little more relaxed than 501’s and have a zipper rather than buttons.
misterbustercat –
Perfect fit and I get compliments too! Less than half of what I’ve paid for tech (?) shorts from REI.
Really! I think you’ll like ‘em.
greg edwards –
i have learn to buy one size bigger then wash to see if it the right fit for you.
Gonefishingeverday –
These Levi’s men’s 505 regular fit shorts are quality made. They fit perfect to size. Stitching and rivets are tight with no loose threads. They did not shrink after being washed. Everything is as described in the product information. They are still made the same as the Levi’s I grew up wearing!
J. Bennett –
Levi 505’s are my favorite jeans and the shorts are a great option for warm weather. You get that same snug fit.
CINDY B. –
Great price, very stylish for men, looks so much better for men w/no rear and thinner legs, he is extremely happy w/Levi’s 505 🙂