Are Jordans true to size? Even if you know your own shoe size, sometimes when you've bought a new pair of sneakers they unfortunately don't fit right. So we're going to take a look at the different Jordan sneakers available and make sure we find the right size for you.
So that you don't have to send your Jordans back, we start with measuring the shoe size.
How to determine your own shoe size
First of all, it is important to determine your own shoe size. When you order sneakers online, it is not as easy as when you walk into a shoe shop and can try on the shoe on the spot.
Here is what you need to measure your own shoe size:
- 2 sheets of A4 paper
- A pencil
- A ruler
How to calculate the dimensions of your foot:
Take a sheet of paper and the pencil, choose a wall you can stand upright against, and put your heel all the way up against it. It is best to put on the socks you will also wear in your new shoes. Secure the sheet of paper to the floor with tape or your weight and stand on it with your heel against the wall. It is best to ask someone to draw around your foot with the pencil. Once you have a nice outline, grab a ruler and measure the distance from the heel to the tip of your big toe. Record this result in centimetres.
Repeat this process on your other foot too. It may sound duplicate, but for many people, the sizes differ from one foot to another. Then take the largest foot as a reference to determine your shoe size using the appropriate table. Remember that information from different manufacturers may differ and therefore you should always follow their size charts.
You can use each brand's size charts to find the perfect shoe size by comparing it to your measured size. But beware! Many styles differ in fit, even if the brand is the same. Manufacturers often write this in the description.
⬇️ Here you can find Nike's size charts ⬇️
The Sizing Guide for Jordans
Are Nike Air Jordan 1 True to Size?
The Air Jordan 1 is THE Jordan. It's also quite easy with the sizing, because the Jordan 1 fits true to size. That means if you normally have a shoe size of 42, then you need a 42 with the AJ1. To find out the exact size, you can check the size chart at Nike.
Conclusion: true to size
Are Nike Air Jordan 2 True to Size?
The Air Jordan 2 is known to fit perfectly to size, however it has quite a wide sole, so you can size down half a size if you have narrow feet, but generally it's not necessary.
Conclusion: true to size
Are Nike Air Jordan 3 True to Size?
Generally the Air Jordan 3 fits true to size, but if you have wide feet you might considering sizing up half a size, as the model is designed with extra padding in the collars and so can fit a little snug.
Conclusion: true to size
Are Nike Air Jordan 4 True to Size?
Next up, we have the Air Jordan 4, which was launched in 1989 as the successor to the Jordan III and has become very popular. As with the AJ1 above, the sneakers will fit true to size. So you can feel confident ordering the AJ4 in your normal shoe size.
Conclusion: true to size
Are Nike Air Jordan 5 True to Size?
The Air Jordan 5 already has a relatively wide fit from its construction, so it's recommended you buy half a size smaller. Because of the wide shape, it will not press on the toes.
Conclusion: size down 1/2 a size
Are Nike Air Jordan 6 True to Size?
The Air Jordan 6 is known to be very wide and a big shoe. Therefore it's recommended to buy a half size smaller here. So if you have a 43, you better take a 42,5.
Conclusion: size down 1/2 a size
Are Nike Air Jordan 7 True to Size?
The Air Jordan 7 fits true to size, but with a roomy margin, so if you have narrow feet it's actually recommended to size down half a size for a more comfortable fit.
Conclusion: true to size
Are Nike Air Jordan 11 True to Size?
The Air Jordan 11 model is a bit more complicated in terms of sizing. The wide body gives enough space even if you take it half a size smaller, but many people like to wear it true to size. If you are not sure, buy the AJ11 in your normal size.
Conclusion: true to size, or size down 1/2 a size
Are Nike Air Jordan 12 True to Size?
The Air Jordan 12 does fit true to size, but it also has a slightly tighter fit than most of it's predecessors, so if you have wide feet you might need to size up half a size for the sneaker to fit comfortably.
Conclusion: true to size
Are Nike Air Jordan 13 True to Size?
Be reassured that the Air Jordan 13 fits perfectly true to size, so you can be confident in buying these pairs in your size.
Conclusion: true to size
For more sizing guides for your favourite sneaker models, visit the Sneaker Sizing Guide page.