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Does the Vans Authentic Run Big or Small?

True to Size True to size; half up if wide
Stick with your usual size. · confidence: medium

What size should you buy?

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Width
Low-profile slim silhouette
Break-in
Canvas softens

Summary

Authentic tracks the same length as other classic Vans for most people — TTS with a slim, low-volume feel. Wide feet may need half up. Minimal padding means a snug fit is normal out of the box.

US / UK / EU / cm chart

General reference chart (not brand-official). US_M is this model’s primary system. Interactive tool above adjusts for this model’s fit offset; the table is crawlable reference.

USUKEUcm
65.53924.0
6.5639.524.5
76.54025.0
7.5740.525.5
87.54126.0
8.584226.5
98.542.527.0
9.594327.5
109.54428.0
10.51044.528.5
1110.54529.0
11.51145.529.5
1211.54630.0
1312.547.531.0

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