Brand Fit Guide

Jordan Kids Shoe Size Chart & Retro Sneaker Fit Guide [Official]

Air Jordan kids sneakers follow Nike's sizing architecture with classic basketball lasts. Retro models (Jordan 1 through Jordan 14) feature structured leather or suede uppers that can feel snug across the forefoot, often prompting parents and sneakerheads to size up a half size.

Overall Fit

Runs Small / Snug

Structured leather toe box

Width Tendency

Narrow

Consider 0.5 size up for wide feet

Size Categories

TD, PS & GS

0C to 7Y (Crib through Grade School)

Jordan Kids Official Size Chart

TD • PS • GS Categories

US Jordan Size	Category	UK Size	EU Size	Foot Length (CM)	Inches
0C	Newborn (0–6 weeks)	0	15	7.6 cm	2.99"
1C	0–3 months	0.5	16	8.5 cm	3.35"
2C	3–6 months	1	17	9.2 cm	3.62"
3C	6–9 months	2	18	10.0 cm	3.94"
3.5C	8–10 months	2.5	18.5	10.4 cm	4.09"
4C	9–12 months	3	19	10.8 cm	4.25"
4.5C	10–12 months	3.5	19.5	11.2 cm	4.41"
5C	12–15 months	4	20	11.6 cm	4.57"
5.5C	13–15 months	4.5	21	12.0 cm	4.72"
6C	15–18 months	5	22	12.5 cm	4.92"
6.5C	16–18 months	5.5	22.5	12.9 cm	5.08"
7C	1.5–2 years	6	23	13.3 cm	5.24"
7.5C	19–24 months	6.5	23.5	13.7 cm	5.39"
8C	2–2.5 years	7	24	14.1 cm	5.55"
8.5C	2–2.5 years	7.5	25	14.5 cm	5.71"
9C	2.5–3 years	8	25.5	14.9 cm	5.87"
9.5C	2.5–3 years	8.5	26	15.3 cm	6.02"
10C	3–3.5 years	9	27	15.7 cm	6.18"
10.5C	3–3.5 years	9.5	27.5	16.1 cm	6.34"
11C	3.5–4 years	10	28	16.5 cm	6.50"
11.5C	3.5–4.5 years	10.5	28.5	17.0 cm	6.69"
12C	4–5 years	11	29	17.4 cm	6.85"
12.5C	4.5–5.5 years	11.5	30	17.8 cm	7.01"
13C	5–6 years	12	31	18.2 cm	7.17"
13.5C	5.5–6 years	12.5	31.5	18.7 cm	7.36"
1Y	6–7 years	13	32	19.1 cm	7.52"
1.5Y	6.5–7 years	13.5	33	19.5 cm	7.68"
2Y	7–7.5 years	1	33.5	20.0 cm	7.87"
2.5Y	7.5–8 years	1.5	34	20.4 cm	8.03"
3Y	8–8.5 years	2	35	20.8 cm	8.19"
3.5Y	8.5–9 years	2.5	35.5	21.3 cm	8.39"
4Y	9–9.5 years	3	36	21.7 cm	8.54"
4.5Y	9.5–10 years	3.5	36.5	22.1 cm	8.70"
5Y	10–10.5 years	4	37.5	22.6 cm	8.90"
5.5Y	10.5–11 years	4.5	38	23.0 cm	9.06"
6Y	11–11.5 years	5	38.5	23.5 cm	9.25"
6.5Y	11.5–12 years	5.5	39	23.9 cm	9.41"
7Y	12+ years	6	40	24.5 cm	9.65"

Key Jordan Sizing & Fitting Rules

✓ Retro Jordan models (such as Air Jordan 1 and 4) feature firm leather collars and toe boxes that require a brief break-in period.
✓ Grade School (GS) Jordan sizes (3.5Y–7Y) are popular with women: add 1.5 to the youth size to find the women's equivalent (e.g. Jordan 5Y = Women's 6.5).
✓ Crib booties (0C–4C) feature soft, flexible soles, while Toddler (5C–10C) introduce durable rubber traction outsoles.

Helpful for grown-ups

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful fit allowances, measuring wisdom, and sizing advice for parents.

Do Jordan kids shoes run true to size or small?

Jordan kids shoes follow Nike's sizing lasts and tend to fit slightly narrow and snug, particularly Retro models (such as Air Jordan 1, 3, and 4) built with firm leather or synthetic overlays. Many parents and sneaker collectors recommend ordering a half size up for wide feet.

What do TD, PS, and GS stand for in Jordan sizes?

In Jordan footwear: TD stands for Toddler (sizes 0C to 10C), PS stands for Preschool / Little Kid (sizes 11C to 3Y), and GS stands for Grade School / Big Kid (sizes 3.5Y to 7Y).

Can women buy Jordan Grade School (GS) sizes?

Yes. Air Jordan Grade School sizes 3.5Y to 7Y fit women who wear women's sizes 5.0 to 8.5. To convert, add 1.5 to the Jordan GS size (for instance, Jordan 5Y corresponds to Women's 6.5), often saving 30% to 40% compared to adult retail prices.

How do I ensure growing room in kids Jordan sneakers?

Because retro Jordans feature firm toe boxes that do not stretch easily, always measure your child's longest foot and verify there is 10 mm to 12 mm of clear space ahead of the longest toe before wearing outdoors.