New With Tags. Levi's 501 Shorts. Button Fly. High Waisted. Size 31. We didn’t just invent the blue jean—we also invented the first-ever jean shorts. An iconic style that defines your waist and hugs you in all the right places, our 501® Shorts blend with your personal aesthetic for all-around wear. The first-ever jean shorts, now with a waist-defining high rise A vintage-inspired fit Features a chewed hem How it Fits Straight through the hip and thigh High rise: Composition & Care 100% cotton Non-stretch denim Button fly 5-pocket styling