Jordan vs Converse Shoe Size - Which Runs Smaller?
Jordan runs about half a US size large compared to Converse. If you wear Jordan in US 9, start by checking Converse in US 9.5. Both brands use the same foot-length measurement; the difference is in the last shape, not the conversion formula.
Jordan to Converse size chart
| US Men (Jordan) | Jordan -> Converse | Foot length |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7.5 | 246mm |
| 8 | 8.5 | 254mm |
| 9 | 9.5 | 262mm |
| 10 | 10.5 | 271mm |
| 11 | 11.5 | 279mm |
Fit verdict
- Jordan: Runs small (50% of buyers)
- Converse: Runs small (65% of buyers)
Why the sizes differ
Jordan runs about half a US size large compared to Converse, with roughly 4mm between the matched fit records.
Jordan foot length is measured in millimetres, then mapped to US size. The Converse starting size shifts by about half a US size because of each brand fit bias, not a different conversion formula.