Does the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Run Big or Small?
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star (Sneaker) runs about a half-size large with a wide toe box. See the US/UK/EU/CM conversion chart and what size to order.
How the Chuck Taylor All Star fits
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star (Sneaker) runs about a half-size large. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, we recommend going down a half size from your usual. It has a wide toe box and none arch support, with a canvas upper that shapes how the fit settles over time.
Chuck Taylor All Star fit specs
| Category | Sneaker |
| Length Fit | Runs Large (~½ size) |
| Toe Box Profile | Wide |
| Arch Support | None |
| Upper Material | Canvas |
Size conversion chart
US, UK, EU and centimetre equivalents. Use it alongside the fit note above to land the right size in the Chuck Taylor All Star.
| US | UK | EU | CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 36 | 22 |
| 4.5 | 3.5 | 36.5 | 22.5 |
| 5 | 4 | 37 | 23 |
| 5.5 | 4.5 | 37.5 | 23.5 |
| 6 | 5 | 38 | 24 |
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 24.5 |
| 7 | 6 | 39 | 25 |
| 7.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 25.5 |
| 8 | 7 | 41 | 26 |
| 8.5 | 7.5 | 41.5 | 26.5 |
| 9 | 8 | 42 | 27 |
| 9.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 27.5 |
| 10 | 9 | 43 | 28 |
| 10.5 | 9.5 | 44 | 28.5 |
| 11 | 10 | 44.5 | 29 |
| 11.5 | 10.5 | 45 | 29.5 |
| 12 | 11 | 46 | 30 |
| 12.5 | 11.5 | 46.5 | 30.5 |
| 13 | 12 | 47 | 31 |
| 13.5 | 12.5 | 47.5 | 31.5 |
| 14 | 13 | 48 | 32 |
| 14.5 | 13.5 | 48.5 | 32.5 |
| 15 | 14 | 49 | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star run big or small?
The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star runs about a half-size large. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, we recommend going down a half size from your usual.
What size should I get in the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star?
If you normally wear a US 10, target a US 9.5 in the Chuck Taylor All Star. A US 9 foot maps to about US 8.5 and a US 11 to about US 10.5, because the model runs about a half-size large.
Is the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star wide or narrow?
It has a wide toe box with extra room across the forefoot. Upper material is canvas, which affects how much it gives over time.
What kind of arch support does the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star have?
Arch support is rated none on the Chuck Taylor All Star (Sneaker). It sits flat, so add an insole if you need more support.
Compare the Chuck Taylor All Star to another shoe
Select both shoes to see your sizing verdict
| Spec | Converse Chuck Taylor All Star | Shoe B |
|---|---|---|
| Length Fit | Runs Large (~½ size) | — |
| Toe Box Profile | Wide | — |
| Arch Support | None | — |
| Upper Material | Canvas | — |