In this article I will directly compare Nike Blazer vs Air Force 1 sizing using photos of the shoes that I own. Do the Nike Blazer and Air Force 1 fit the same?
The Air Force 1 fits bigger than the Nike Blazer. Not only does the Air Force 1 fit a little bit longer than the Nike Blazer, the Air Force 1 has a wider, roomier toe box. Scroll down for photos.
Many people consider the Air Force 1 to run a little bit bigger than their normal shoe sizing. This would mean that the Nike Blazer is closer to what most people consider “true-to-size”. However, the Nike Blazer does fit a bit narrow, so if you have wide feet, it may be best to size up the Nike Blazer.
This is where you can view a men’s side-by-side photo comparing AF1 sizing to Nike Blazer sizing. This is where you can view a women’s side-by-side photo comparing AF1 sizing to Nike Blazer sizing.
Nike Blazer vs Air Force 1 Sizing
Does AF1 Fit Same as Nike Blazer?
In my opinion, the Air Force 1 fits bigger than the Nike Blazer. I think the Nike Blazer is closer to true-to-size than the AF1.
The difference in length isn’t what I would describe as a full half-size of difference, but the sizing difference in length is definitely noticeable.
It’s also worth noting that the Nike Blazer has a narrow design, and the AF1 has a wider, roomier design, especially in the toe box. Next, let’s take a look at comparison sizing photos.
Men’s Sizing
Here is my Nike Blazer (on the left) compared to my Air Force 1 sizing (both size 12):
As you can see, the Air Force 1 runs a little bit longer in length. The overall difference in length is minimal, but it is noticeable. As I mentioned earlier, I think the Nike Blazer is closer to true-to-size than the AF1 (which fits bigger than my normal shoe sizing).
As you can see in the photo above, the Air Force 1 has a wide, roomier (and deeper) toe box than the Nike Blazer. If you have wide feet, it may be best to size up the Nike Blazer to add extra space inside the shoe.
Below is a photo of my Nike Blazer compared to Air Jordan 1 sizing. You can also see that the Nike Blazer fits narrow compared to the Air Jordan 1 (especially in the forefoot):
This is where you can see more men’s Nike Blazer comparison photos.
For men, it is best to expect the Air Force 1 to fit a little bit longer than the Nike Blazer, and to have a wider design.
Women’s Sizing
This difference also translates to women’s sizing. Here is a women’s size 7 Nike Air Force 1 (left) compared to a women’s size 7 Nike Blazer:
As you can see, the Air Force 1 has a wider fit than the Nike Blazer, and also fits a little bit longer in length.
For more comparison, below is the Nike Blazer compared to Air Max 1 women’s sizing. As you can see, these two shoes have a more similar length (this is where you can see more women’s Nike Blazer comparisons).
And below is a photo of the women’s Air Force 1 compared to Nike Air Max Excee. As you can see, the AF1 also fits a little bit longer than the women’s Nike Air Max Excee.
The main takeaway is expect the Air Force 1 to fit a little bit longer than the Nike Blazer, and to have a wider, roomier design.
Nike Blazer vs Air Force 1 Weight
Below I compare the weight of my Air Force 1 Low to my Nike Blazer Low (both size 12):
Not surprisingly, since the Air Force 1 fits bigger than the Nike Blazer (and has a bulkier design), it does weigh a bit more than the Nike Blazer.
Nike Blazer vs Air Force 1 Sizing Conclusion
In my experience, Air Force 1 sizing runs bigger than Nike Blazer sizing. The Nike Blazer fits true to size regarding length, and the AF1 runs a little bit big regarding length.
The Nike Blazer has a narrow design, and does not fit as wide as the Air Force 1. This is where you can read more about Nike Blazer sizing and also get more sizing comparison photos. This is where you can read more about Air Force 1 sizing and get more sizing comparison photos.