Does the Vans Old Skool Run Big or Small?
The Vans Old Skool (Skate) runs true to size with a standard toe box. See the US/UK/EU/CM conversion chart and what size to order.
How the Old Skool fits
The Vans Old Skool (Skate) runs true to size. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, order your usual size. It has a standard toe box and low / flat arch support, with a canvas/suede upper that shapes how the fit settles over time.
Old Skool fit specs
| Category | Skate |
| Length Fit | True to Size |
| Toe Box Profile | Standard |
| Arch Support | Low / Flat |
| Upper Material | Canvas/Suede |
Size conversion chart
US, UK, EU and centimetre equivalents. Use it alongside the fit note above to land the right size in the Old Skool.
| 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 Old Skool run big or small?
The Vans Old Skool runs true to size. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, order your usual size.
What size should I get in the Vans Old Skool?
If you normally wear a US 10, target a US 10 in the Old Skool. 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 Old Skool wide or narrow?
It has a standard toe box, a neutral width that suits most feet. Upper material is canvas/suede, which affects how much it gives over time.
What kind of arch support does the Vans Old Skool have?
Arch support is rated low / flat on the Old Skool (Skate). It sits flat, so add an insole if you need more support.
Compare the Old Skool to another shoe
Select both shoes to see your sizing verdict
| Spec | Vans Old Skool | Shoe B |
|---|---|---|
| Length Fit | True to Size | — |
| Toe Box Profile | Standard | — |
| Arch Support | Low / Flat | — |
| Upper Material | Canvas/Suede | — |