Buying Jordans for Women

By Sunny Carr , last updated May 31, 2011

Air Jordans are a popular style of basketball shoe created for both men and women. When buying basketball shoes for women, however, there are more factors to consider than reinforced ankle support. In street fashion, Air Jordans are a casual complement to a sporty style of dress. Purchasing a pair of Air Jordans should be based on your personal style and how well the shoes you choose match with the look you are trying to achieve.

Sizes

In Jordan’s, women’s sizes run approximately 2 sizes behind men’s sizes. Thus, if you normally wear a 9 in women’s, you wear a 7 in men’s shoes. Knowing how to convert your shoe size is helpful if you find a shoe in men’s that you prefer over the women’s options. Generally, the Jordan’s for men and women are identical, but occasionally men will have more sizes available or detailing that differs from the women’s line. The availability of Jordan’s in your size is based on the level of demand in your area. Traditionally, urban centers run out of the most popular sizes before shoe stores in rural areas.

Where to Buy

Air Jordan’s are sold in shoe stores that target athlete’s such as Foot Locker, the Finish Line, Foot Action and Champs. However, if none of these stores are available in your area, it is possible to purchase Jordan’s online through a variety of online shoe stores. Mega retailers like Amazon.com sell Jordan’s both new and used for collectors. Buying Jordan’s for women online has its perks such as the ability to find unusual styles and collections. For women hoping to make a fashion statement, shopping online is the most convenient option as it offers the opportunity to find a shoe that blends into their existing wardrobe without having to simply choose between a few of the latest trends from the collection. Stores do not keep inventory of Jordan’s from past seasons unless the shoe is present on the clearance rack.

Dressy Shoes

In addition to sneakers with the dual purpose of style and function, women can purchase high heeled Air Jordan’s for a dressy look. Air Jordan sneakers usually appeal to a younger audience especially teens with trendy styles of dress. The sneaker heel, however, does have its benefits including increased comfort when standing on your feet all day. Jordan heels are best paired with cargo pants, knit pants and other sporty attire.

Prices

Historically, Air Jordan’s have been amongst the most expensive sneakers on the market with some styles listed at $300. However, there are a range of designs available for women below $100. These less expensive shoes are a great choice for women who have no intention of using the shoe to participate in sports. Instead, these versions of Jordan have are best suited to fashion use. If you collect Jordan’s retro styles can cost over $1,000 depending on the level of the demand for the shoe.

New Millennium Air Jordan

Modern Air Jordan’s for women infuse color and retro accents to create a fashion forward shoe. However, the traditional appeal to athletes is not lost in the design of the collection. Nike created the lightweight Jordan’s for athletics looking to be quick on their feet without sacrificing their physical safety.

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