Does Nike run small?

Draft guides: Matrices summarize seed fit rows. Individual model pages carry the full notes — see methodology.

“Does Nike run small?” — it depends on the model. AF1 often feels long; Dunk and many runners are closer to TTS; some performance lasts run snug. Jordan 1 High (same Nike-family lifestyle language) is usually TTS for most wearers.

Nike & Jordan models in the catalog

ModelVerdictWidthAdvice
Jordan Air Jordan 1 HighTrue to Size VerifiedBasketball-heritage toebox — roomier than Dunk; narrow feet may half down, wide may half upTrue to size (same as usual Nike/Jordan size)
Nike Air Force 1 '07Runs Big VerifiedRoomy boxy toeboxSize down half a size (TTS if wide feet)
Nike Air Max 1True to Size PartialSlimmer/narrower than AF1 and many AM90s — width is the main caveatTrue to size; wide feet often go half up for the narrow toe box
Nike Air Max 90True to Size VerifiedCan feel snug across mudguard panels for wide feetTrue to size; half up if wide feet
Nike Blazer Mid '77Runs Narrow PartialStructured midfoot/toebox narrower than AF1 — lab width below averageTrue to size length; half up if wide
Nike CortezRuns Small PartialHeritage narrow last; toe box is snug and does not stretch muchSize up half a size — especially if average-to-wide feet
Nike Dunk LowTrue to Size VerifiedMore tapered than AF1 — can feel snug in toeboxTrue to size; half up if wide
Nike Pegasus 41True to Size PartialStandard running last; wide options on some SKUsTrue to size
Nike Vomero 5True to Size PartialLifestyle mesh — more forgiving than flat court shoesTrue to size

Nike lifestyle matrix · Jordan / Dunk / AF1 · Nike hub

FAQ

Does every Nike shoe need a half size up?
No. AF1 is often half down; Dunk and AJ1 are commonly TTS. Always check the model page.
Is Jordan sizing the same as Nike?
AJ1 High usually tracks usual Nike/Jordan size — not AF1’s roomy rule. See the Jordan/Dunk/AF1 matrix.
Where do I convert sizes?
Use the model converter starting from a Nike that already fits.