This Nike Cortez Sizing Guide uses direct comparison photos where I put my Nike Cortez shoes next to other popular shoes so you can see the difference in sizing and width. After trying these shoes, do Nike Cortez shoes run big or small?
Nike Cortez shoes run small compared to normal shoe sizing. Not only are they shorter in length, they also have a narrow design. Most people choose to size up a half size for the Nike Cortez. In the article below I have side-by-side comparison photos for both men and women comparing Nike Cortez sizing to the sizing of other popular shoes.
As I mentioned above, the sizing of Nike Cortez runs small and narrow compared to most other types of shoes. For example, below is is a photo of my men’s Nike Cortez (left) compared to Nike Air Max sizing:
And below is a photo of women’s Nike Cortez (left) compared to Nike Air Max sizing:
As you can see, the Nike Cortez not only runs shorter in length, it has an overall narrow design, with a narrow toe box.
I recommend viewing our side-by-side sizing comparison photos that compare the sizing of Nike Cortez shoes to the sizing of other popular brands. 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.
In the sections below, I will compare both men’s and women’s Nike Cortez sizing to the sizing of other popular shoe brands using more 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 Cortez Sizing Photos
Nike Cortez vs Nike Air Max 90 Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Air Jordan 1 Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Nike Court Vision Sizing
Nike Cortez vs New Balance 997H Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Saucony Shadow Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Nike Dunk Low Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Crocs Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Adidas 2K Boost Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Nike Blazer Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Reebok Classic Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Vans Old Skool Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Adidas Superstar Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Under Armour Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Converse Chucks Sizing
Nike Cortez vs New Balance 550 Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Vans Era Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Air Force 1 Sizing
Nike Cortez vs New Balance 2002r Sizing
Nike Cortez vs New Balance 574 Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Adidas Gazelle Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Converse Pro Leather Sizing
Nike Cortez vs Nike Air Max Excee Sizing
Nike Cortez vs New Balance Fresh Foam 880 Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez Sizing Photos
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Air Max 1 Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs New Balance 574 Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Nike Dunk Low Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Air Jordan 1 Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Nike Court Vision Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Adidas Cloudfoam Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Skechers Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Air Max Excee Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Crocs Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Hey Dude Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Converse Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Vans Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Under Armour Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Asics Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs New Balance Fresh Foam 880 Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez vs Nike Blazer Sizing
Women’s Nike Cortez (right) vs Air Force 1 Sizing
Are Nike Cortez Shoes Wide or Narrow?
In my experience, Nike Cortez shoes have a narrow design compared to most other types of shoes. If you have wide feet, you will likely need to size up for extra space.
For example, below are my men’s Nike Cortez shoes compared to Crocs (Crocs are well known for having a wide-fit design):
And below are women’s Nike Cortez compared to Crocs:
As you can see, the Nike Cortez has a much narrower design, especially near the toe.
The main takeaway is expect the Nike Cortez to have a snug design in both width and length. If you need wide sizing, you may need to go up a half size.
Nike Cortez Sizing Conclusion
In my experience, the Nike Cortez runs smaller than normal shoe sizing in both length and width. In most situations, it is best to size up a half size compared to your normal shoe sizing.
The width of the Nike Cortez is narrow compared to most other types of athletic shoes. If you have wide feet, it would be best to size up for extra space inside the shoe. This is where you can read more about the width sizing of Nike Cortez.