Size Does Matter
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
The Nike Dunk vs Air Jordan 1 sizing comparison is one of the easiest places to get confused because, at first glance, these sneakers look almost identical. After wearing both for years, I can tell you they aren’t. If you only want the short answer, here it is: Both the Air Jordan 1 and the … Read more
Nike Dunk vs Air Force 1 sizing is one of those comparisons that seems straightforward until you actually wear both. They might both be Nike lifestyle sneakers, but they fit differently enough that I wouldn’t buy them in the same size without thinking about it first. If you only want the quick answer, here it … Read more
Air Jordan 1 vs Air Force 1 sizing comparison is one of the requests I get asked the most, and after wearing both for years, I can tell you they don’t fit nearly as similarly as people think. If you only care about sizing, here’s the short answer: “The Air Force 1 runs bigger, and … Read more
If you’re wondering how the Adidas Samba, Gazelle, Campus, and Spezial compare in sizing, you’re not alone. Even though these are four of Adidas’ most popular lifestyle sneakers, they fit surprisingly differently. That’s why I don’t recommend buying the same size in all of them. If you only remember one thing from this guide, let … Read more
Trying to figure out Adidas Spezial sizing before pulling the trigger? After wearing several versions of the Spezial, including the Handball Spezial and the Tip Top Shoes collaboration, I’ve found that the Spezial generally runs big, and for most people, I recommend going down half a size. That’s exactly what I do. My foot measures … Read more
Trying to figure out Adidas Campus sizing before buying a pair? After wearing multiple Campus models, including the Campus 80s, Campus 00s, Campus ADV, Campus Light, and several collaborations, I’ve found that the Campus generally runs bigger than most people expect. For most people, I recommend going half a size down from their true size. … Read more
Trying to figure out Adidas Gazelle sizing and whether you should go true to size or half a size down? The short answer is that most Adidas Gazelles fit slightly big, which is why many people, myself included, prefer going half a size down. That said, not every Gazelle fits exactly the same. The standard … Read more
Adidas Samba sizing is pretty straightforward once you understand one thing: Sambas are narrow. For most people, I’d recommend going true to size. But if your feet are even slightly wide, going up half a size will probably feel more comfortable. I’ve tried Sambas in both my true size and half a size up… As … Read more