If you’re wondering whether you have wide feet, the best place to start is with an actual width measurement. But I wouldn’t let that measurement make the entire decision for you. I measure a US 9 on a Brannock Device, with my width sitting around D to E. In other words, my forefoot is a … Read more
The Asics Gel Kayano 14 and Nike Vomero 5 are two of the most popular retro runners right now, and from a Nike Vomero 5 vs Asics Gel Kayano 14 size comparison perspective, the good news is that I wear the same size in both. Here’s the quick answer: My regular US 9 works well … Read more
The Nike P-6000 has become one of the best alternatives to the Nike Vomero 5. Both have that early-2000s running-shoe look, both are comfortable enough for everyday wear, and from a sizing perspective, they’re much closer than you might expect. The good news is that I wear the same size in both. Here’s the quick … Read more
Comparing the sizing of the Nike Vomero 5 and New Balance 530 gave me two different answers, even though both sneakers are fairly forgiving on my feet. I wear my regular US 9 in the Nike Vomero 5, but I prefer a US 8.5 in the New Balance 530. The Vomero 5 feels right in … Read more
One of the biggest surprises when comparing the fit of Nike Dunks and Adidas Sambas is that they don’t suit the same feet in the same way. I wear different sizes in each, even though my foot size hasn’t changed. The Nike Dunk is the easier shoe to size. I wear my regular US 9, … Read more
I wear the same size in the New Balance 550 and the Nike Air Force 1, but they never feel interchangeable. That caught me off guard at first. if your goal is simply to buy the right size the first time, start here: I wear a US 8.5 (half size down) in both the New … Read more
The Adidas Samba and Nike Air Force 1 may both be everyday classics, but they fit very differently. If you’re wondering whether you can wear the same size in both, the answer is usually no. If you only want the sizing advice, here’s the short version: Quick Answer The Nike Air Force 1 runs bigger. … Read more
If you’re wondering whether the Air Jordan 1 Low, Mid, and High fit the same, the answer is mostly yes. I’ve worn all three, along with special releases like the High ’85, Low OG, Travis Scott Low OG, and several Mid variations. Most follow the same sizing, but a few don’t. The Low OG fits … Read more
Does the Adidas VL Court run bigger than the Samba? Yes. The Adidas VL Court feels roomier than the Samba, especially through the toe box and forefoot. While the overall length is similar, the Samba has a snugger, lower-profile fit. Should you buy the same size? If you wear the Samba true to size: Buy … Read more
If you’re trying to decide between the Nike SB Dunk and the regular Nike Dunk, you’re probably wondering whether you can buy the same size in both. The short answer is no, not for me. I wear a US 9 in the regular Dunk Low, but I always buy a US 9.5 in the Nike … Read more