Vans vs Jordan Shoe Size - Which Runs Smaller?

Vans and Jordan run true to each other. Keep your usual size when switching. If you wear Vans in US 9, start by checking Jordan in US 9. Both brands use the same foot-length measurement; the small differences are in last shape, not the conversion formula.

Vans to Jordan size chart

Starting Jordan size to check when you wear Vans in each US men size.
US Men (Vans) Vans -> Jordan Foot length
7 7 246mm
8 8 254mm
9 9 262mm
10 10 271mm
11 11 279mm

Fit verdict

  • Vans: Runs small (60% of buyers)
  • Jordan: Runs small (50% of buyers)

Why the sizes differ

Vans and Jordan are close enough to treat as the same size at the brand level. The measured gap is about 0mm.

Vans foot length is measured in millimetres, then mapped to US size. The Jordan starting size stays the same because of each brand fit bias, not a different conversion formula.