Adidas vs Jordan Shoe Size - Which Runs Smaller?
Adidas runs about half a US size large compared to Jordan. If you wear Adidas in US 9, start by checking Jordan in US 9.5. Both brands use the same foot-length measurement; the difference is in the last shape, not the conversion formula.
Adidas to Jordan size chart
| US Men (Adidas) | Adidas -> Jordan | Foot length |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7.5 | 246mm |
| 8 | 8.5 | 254mm |
| 9 | 9.5 | 262mm |
| 10 | 10.5 | 271mm |
| 11 | 11.5 | 279mm |
Fit verdict
- Adidas: True to size (70% of buyers)
- Jordan: Runs small (50% of buyers)
Why the sizes differ
Adidas runs about half a US size large compared to Jordan, with roughly 4mm between the matched fit records.
Adidas foot length is measured in millimetres, then mapped to US size. The Jordan starting size shifts by about half a US size because of each brand fit bias, not a different conversion formula.