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Black Friday Jordans 2026: What Size Jordan 1 to Buy

Buying Jordans on Black Friday? Nike's Jordan 1 Low page has no fit note, so order your measured size. High, Mid and Low, men's vs women's sizes, returns.

By Sneakers US editorial teamUpdated November 4, 20263 min readHow we research

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Fit sheet

Air Jordan 1 Low fit note: None: buy your measured size; Nike
Between sizes: Size up; Nike size chart
Men's 9 on Nike's unisex chart: Women's 10.5
Nike returns window: 60 days on Nike purchases

From the makers' own size charts and the sources listed at the end of this page.

Buy your measured size. Nike’s Air Jordan 1 Low product page gives no advice to size up or down, only a link to Nike’s unisex size chart, and that chart says to size up if you fall between two sizes. Do not copy the Air Force 1 habit of going half a size down. Black Friday 2026 is November 27.

Jordan listings come in men’s, women’s and kids’ sizes, and the label changes what the number means. This page covers which size to order, how men’s and women’s sizes line up, and what to check before you pay.

What size Jordan 1 should you buy on Black Friday?

Measure first. Nike’s size chart asks you to measure both feet on a sheet of paper, use the longer foot, and size up when the measurement falls between two sizes. The size you land on is the one to order in a Jordan 1.

The Jordan 1 differs from the Air Force 1 here. Nike’s Air Force 1 ’07 page says “Fits large; we recommend ordering a half size down.” The Jordan 1 Low page has no such line. If you followed that advice, your Air Force 1 size is half a size smaller than your Jordan 1 size, so do not use it as your guide.

A better guide is a Nike shoe you own that fits well and also carries no fit note. Our Jordan 1 sizing guide covers the High OG, Mid and Low pages one by one.

Air Jordan 1 High, Mid and Low in new condition

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Do Jordan 1 High, Mid and Low fit differently?

The three Jordan 1 heights differ at the ankle, not in the printed size. The High OG and Mid lace up over the ankle and the Low sits below it. Nike gives no separate size rule for each height, and each page sends you to a size chart.

That means one measured size works across the line. If the higher collar feels snug over a thick sock, that is about the ankle, not the length, and a bigger size will add room at the toe you may not want.

How do men’s and women’s Jordan sizes compare?

Many Jordans on sale are listed in men’s sizes, and some carry women’s or kids’ sizing. Nike’s unisex chart, linked from the men’s Jordan 1 Low page, reads in men’s sizes with the women’s size beside it.

Unisex chart (men’s)	Same row (women’s)
US men’s 8	US women’s 9.5
US men’s 9	US women’s 10.5

A woman who wears a women’s 9.5 in Nike would order a men’s 8 Jordan 1. Check the row for your own size rather than adding one and a half from memory. Our men’s to women’s shoe size guide covers the conversion.

What about other Air Jordan retros?

Retro versions of later Jordans, such as the Jordan 3, 4, 5 and 11, sit on their own product pages. Nike does not give a single rule for every Jordan. Its help page tells shoppers to use the Size Guide link in the size section of each Jordan product page and to keep an eye on that section for style-specific advice.

So treat each retro as its own shoe. Read the Size and Fit line on the exact pair. If there is a note, follow it. If there is none, buy your measured size.

Other Air Jordan retros in new condition

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What should you check before you pay for Jordans?

Jordan return terms depend on who sells you the pair. Nike’s returns policy gives 60 days on Nike purchases, but it says pairs bought from another retailer go back to that retailer, and Nike Clearance store purchases cannot be returned. Read the seller’s own policy before you check out and keep a copy with your order email.

Fakes are worth guarding against too. U.S. Customs and Border Protection warns shoppers during the holiday sales to buy from reputable retailers, be wary of third-party vendors, and remember: “If the price of the product seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Our guide on how to spot fake sneakers covers the checks.

Jordan size check

Measured size, no half-size drop. Men’s, women’s or kids’ label confirmed. Fit line read on the exact retro you are buying.

More sale weekend guides are on the Black Friday sneakers page, including the Nike Dunk, which also carries no fit note.

Frequently asked questions

Should I size down in Jordan 1s on Black Friday?

Nike does not recommend it. The Air Jordan 1 Low product page gives no size-up or size-down advice, only a size chart link. The half-size-down note Nike gives belongs to the Air Force 1 '07, not the Jordan 1.

What size Jordan 1 should a woman buy in men's sizes?

Read across Nike's unisex chart. It puts men's 8 beside women's 9.5 and men's 9 beside women's 10.5. A woman who wears a women's 10.5 in Nike would start at men's 9.

Do other Air Jordan retros fit like the Jordan 1?

Nike does not give one rule for every Jordan. Its help page says to use the Size Guide link in the size section of each Jordan product page, so check the exact model before you order.