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.
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.
⬇️ Here you can find Nike's size charts ⬇️
The Sizing Guide for Air Jordans
Air Jordan 1
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.
Air Jordan 2
The Air Jordan 2 is known to be true 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.
Air Jordan 3
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.
Air Jordan 4
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.
Air Jordan 5
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.
Air Jordan 6
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.
Air Jordan 7
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.
Air Jordan 8
The Air Jordan 8 offers a very secure fit due to the cross straps and high cut, as well as an inner boot. They're designed to be snug and you can buy a pair true to size.
Air Jordan 9
The Air Jordan 9 is known to fit true to size, but also has a slightly narrow fit, so it can be worth sizing up half a size if you have wider feet.
Air Jordan 11
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.
Air Jordan 12
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.
Air Jordan 13
Be reassured that the Air Jordan 13 fits perfectly true to size, so you can be confident in buying these pairs in your size.
Air Jordan 14
The Air Jordan 14 is known to fit true to size, and has a similar fit to the Air Jordan 1 and other models. The leather will stretch, so even with wide feet, you can buy true to size.
Air Jordan 17
They're known to be true to size, but if you have wide feet, you will definitely need to size up half to a full size for the Air Jordan 17. They fit very snug and have a narrow build.
Air Jordan 38
The Air Jordan 38 fits true to size, and has a comfy fit, even for those with wider feet.
Air Jordan 39
Fitting true to size with a slightly snug feel, you should be fine to purchase your normal size in the Air Jordan 39. It's known to have a roomy toebox that conforms once the shoe is broken in.
For more sizing guides for your favourite sneaker models, visit the Sneaker Sizing Guide page.
