There’s never been a better time to be a woman into sneakers. The brands have finally taken notice that women love sneakers just as much as men—and not just in pink colorways—and are releasing more and more women’s exclusive shoes. Some are so nice, they even make the guys jealous.
The surge in covetable women’s sneakers is no more apparent than with Jordan Brand’s output of retros designed just for the ladies. From hyped collaborations like the Aleali May x Air Jordan 6 to in-demand general releases like the Air Jordan 4 ‘Frozen Moments,’ the great options for women sneakerheads have never been better when it comes to Air Jordans.
If you’re a budding lady Air Jordan collector or maybe even a guy trying to fit into one of the women’s exclusive Air Jordan releases, this guide to women's Air Jordan sizing will help you get the perfect fit.
How Do Women’s Air Jordans Fit?
Women’s Air Jordans generally fit true to size. If you know your size in women’s Nike sneakers, most Air Jordans will fit the same. Go with your normal shoe size when purchasing a pair of women’s Air Jordans.
What are the most popular Air Jordans in Women’s sizing?
When it comes to Women’s Air Jordans, the same models that are most popular for men are also the most in-demand for women, in general. This includes the women’s Air Jordan 1 (High and Low), Air Jordan 3, Air Jordan 4, Air Jordan 6, and Air Jordan 11.
Do Women’s Air Jordans have a different shape and fit than men’s releases?
No. In general, the overall shape of the shoe for a women’s Air Jordan Retro release is the same as a men’s Air Jordan, they are just sold in smaller sizes. For example, a Women’s Air Jordan 5 will not have a smaller or more narrow toebox. The overall shoe will be the same shape and fit, just smaller. This means it’s very easy to wear a women’s Air Jordan if you’re a man, or vice versa, as long as you purchase the correctly converted shoe size.
What Women’s Air Jordan size can a man wear?
If you’re a man who wants to wear a women’s Air Jordan release, you can convert your size to women’s by adding 1.5 to your normal shoe size. For example, if you wear a men’s 10, then your women’s Jordan size will be 11.5. However, men with bigger feet are out of luck, as most Women’s Air Jordan Retros only go up to size 12, which would be a men’s 10.5. Certain women’s Jordan releases, especially collaborations, are available in larger sizes, so you can always check for your size if you’re a man with bigger feet.
What Men’s Air Jordan Size can a woman wear?
The above is true, just in reverse. If you’re a woman trying to fit a men’s Air Jordan size, just subtract 1.5 from your size. For example, if you’re a women’s size 9, you would want a men’s 7.5. Note that most men’s shoes start at size 7, so if you need a size below that, you’ll need to purchase a Grade School size, if available. However, some of the most popular styles do go smaller for men’s sizing, so just check what’s available for the sneaker in question.
What Grade School Air Jordan sizing can women wear?
Grade School, or GS, sizing is the same size scale as men’s shoe sizes. This means the same rule applies as converting men’s sizing: subtract 1.5 from your women’s shoe size.
Air Jordan Size Chart
When in doubt, just use this size chart for Air Jordans to find the correct size for you.
