This Nike Air Max 90 Sizing Guide uses direct comparison photos where I put my Nike Air Max 90 shoes next to other popular shoes so you can see the difference in sizing and width. After trying these shoes, do Nike Air Max 90 shoes run big or small?
Nike Air Max 90 shoes fit true to size for most people. However, for men, when I directly compared the Nike Air Max 90 to the sizing of other popular shoes, I found the Nike Air Max 90 to fit just a tiny bit shorter in length than many other types of shoes. For women, the sizing length was much more standard when compared to other shoes. I would suggest you view my side-by-side comparison photos where I compared the sizing of Nike Air Max 90 to other popular shoes. Click here to jump ahead to the men’s side-by-side comparison photos. Click here to jump ahead to the women’s side-by-side comparison photos.
As I mentioned above, for men’s sizing, I found the Nike Air Max 90 to run a little bit shorter in length compared to other similar shoes. For example, below is a photo of my men’s Nike Air Max 90 shoes (left) compared to Nike Air Max Excee sizing:
As you can see, the Nike Air Max 90 runs a little bit shorter in length.
But for women, the sizing of these two shoes was much more similar. Here is a women’s Nike Air Max 90 (left) compared to a Nike Air Max Excee:
However, it is worth noting that some women do feel like the Nike Air Max 90 fits just a tiny bit smaller than their normal shoe sizing, so if you are between sizes, it may be best so size up.
For men, the sizing length definitely runs a little small compared to many types of shoes.
But there are also retro men’s athletic shoes that have similar sizing length when compared to NAM90. For example, below is a men’s Nike Air Max 90 compared to Air Jordan 1 sizing:
In the sections below, I will compare both men’s and women’s Nike Air Max 90 sizing to the sizing of other popular shoe brands using comparison side-by-side photos. All men’s photos use a size 12 shoe and all women’s photos use a size 7 shoe.
Men’s Nike Air Max 90 Sizing Photos
Nike Air Max 90 (left) vs Nike Air Max Excee Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Air Jordan 1 Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Nike Court Vision Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Nike Dunk Low Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Nike Dunk High Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Nike SB Force 58 Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs New Balance 997H Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Saucony Shadow Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Crocs Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs K-Swiss Classic VN Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Adidas 2K Boost Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Vans Old Skool Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Adidas Superstar Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Under Armour HOVR Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Converse Chucks Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs New Balance 550 Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 Sizing vs Vans Era
Nike Air Max 90 vs Air Force 1 Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs New Balance 574 Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Merrell Nova 2 Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Merrell Hydro Moc Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 vs Converse Pro Leather Sizing
Nike Air Max 90 (right) vs Nike Blazer Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 Sizing Photos
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 (left) vs Air Max Excee Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 vs Adidas Cloudfoam Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 vs Nike Court Vision Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 vs K-Swiss Classic VN Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 vs Skechers Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 (left) vs Air Max 1 Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 vs Crocs Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 vs Nike Dunk Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 vs Converse Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 vs Air Jordan 1 Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 Sizing vs Vans
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 vs Under Armour Sizing
Women’s Nike Air Max 90 vs Asics Sizing
Are Nike Air Max 90 Shoes Wide or Narrow?
Most people find that the Nike Air Max 90 has a standard width. However, some people do feel like it runs a little bit narrow.
For men, the edge of the toe box area tends to run a little bit narrow compared to other types of retro athletic shoes. You can see that when you compare the NAM90 to AF1 sizing (which has a rounder, roomier toe box):
You can also see it when you compare the Nike Air Max 90 to certain types of modern athletic shoes. For example, below is a photo of Nike Air Max 90 sizing compared Under Armour HOVR sizing:
If you look closely above, you can see how the NAM90 has a slightly more pointed, narrow finish to the toe. For men, it may be best to expect the NAM90 to run a *tiny* bit narrow near the toes, but overall, the NAM90 has a width that most people feel like is standard.
For women, the Nike Air Max 90 does have a design that runs a little bit narrow compared to other similar shoes. If you look closely, you can see that when comparing the women’s Nike Air Max 90 (left) to the sizing of the Nike Air Max Excee:
You can also see it when you compare the women’s Nike Air Max 90 to the sizing of Dunk Lows:
Still, the width sizing of the Nike Air Max 90 is pretty close to regular for both men and women. If it tilts one direction, it tilts towards running narrow.
Nike Air Max 90 Sizing Conclusion
In my experience, the Nike Air Max 90 fits true to size for most people. However, some men find the NAM90 to fit just a little bit shorter than their normal shoe sizing. For men, it may be best to size up if you are between sizes.
The width of the Nike Air Max 90 can tilt towards fitting a bit narrow compared to other types of shoes. If you have wide feet, you may need to size up for extra space. This is where you can read more about the width of Nike Air Max 90.