Does the Vans Authentic Run Big or Small?
The Vans Authentic (Skate) runs true to size with a narrow toe box. See the US/UK/EU/CM conversion chart and what size to order.
How the Authentic fits
The Vans Authentic (Skate) runs true to size. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, order your usual size. It has a narrow toe box and none arch support, with a canvas upper that shapes how the fit settles over time.
Authentic fit specs
| Category | Skate |
| Length Fit | True to Size |
| Toe Box Profile | Narrow |
| 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 Authentic.
| 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 Vans Authentic run big or small?
The Vans Authentic runs true to size. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, order your usual size.
What size should I get in the Vans Authentic?
If you normally wear a US 10, target a US 10 in the Authentic. A US 9 foot maps to about US 9 and a US 11 to about US 11, because the model runs true to size.
Is the Vans Authentic wide or narrow?
It has a narrow toe box that hugs the foot. Upper material is canvas, which affects how much it gives over time.
What kind of arch support does the Vans Authentic have?
Arch support is rated none on the Authentic (Skate). It sits flat, so add an insole if you need more support.
Compare the Authentic to another shoe
Select both shoes to see your sizing verdict
| Spec | Vans Authentic | Shoe B |
|---|---|---|
| Length Fit | True to Size | — |
| Toe Box Profile | Narrow | — |
| Arch Support | None | — |
| Upper Material | Canvas | — |