Does Nike run big or small?
Nike tees run true to size, within ¾″ of other brands at the same size. Nike polos run big, about 1½″ roomier around than other brands at the same size.
Tees: true to size, within ¾″ of other brands at the same size
| Size | Nike chest · length | Other brands (typical) | Nike is |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 33¼″ · 26″ | 37¼″ · 26″ | 4″ snugger |
| S | 37¾″ · 27½″ | 38″ · 27″ | the same around |
| M | 40½″ · 27½″ | 40¾″ · 27¾″ | the same around |
| L | 44¼″ · 28¾″ | 43½″ · 28¾″ | ¾″ roomier |
| XL | 48¼″ · 29½″ | 47″ · 29½″ | 1¼″ roomier |
| XXL | 52″ · 30¼″ | 50½″ · 30″ | 1½″ roomier |
| 3XL | 56″ · 31″ | 55″ · 31¾″ | 1″ roomier |
Nike tees here: Nike Team rLegend Tee, Nike Legend Tee, Nike Core Cotton Tee. Compared with 38 tees from other brands.
Polos: big, about 1½″ roomier around than other brands at the same size
| Size | Nike chest · length | Other brands (typical) | Nike is |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 37″ · 28¾″ | 37¾″ · 25¾″ | ¾″ snugger |
| S | 40¼″ · 29¼″ | 40″ · 28¼″ | the same around |
| M | 43¼″ · 29½″ | 42¼″ · 29″ | 1″ roomier |
| L | 46½″ · 30¼″ | 45¼″ · 29¾″ | 1¼″ roomier |
| XL | 50½″ · 31½″ | 48¼″ · 30½″ | 2¼″ roomier |
| XXL | 54½″ · 32¾″ | 51½″ · 31″ | 3″ roomier |
| 3XL | 58¼″ · 34″ | 55½″ · 33″ | 2¾″ roomier |
Nike polos here: Nike Dri-FIT Micro Pique 2.0 Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Victory Solid Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Legacy Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Vertical Mesh Polo, Nike Dry Essential Solid Polo. Compared with 20 polos from other brands.
Nike compared with
adidas · Buck Mason · Champion · Everlane · Hanes · J.Crew · Mack Weldon · Polo Ralph Lauren · TravisMathew · Under Armour · Uniqlo
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Garment measurements: the shirt itself, chest all the way around and length from shoulder to hem, from each brand's own chart or wholesale spec sheet, checked November 2026. Shirts with half or more cotton are shown as they come out of a dryer (about 2% less around and 4% shorter). Brands change their cuts, so check the shop's chart before you buy.