Hoka vs Vans Shoe Size - Which Runs Smaller?
Hoka runs about 1 US size large compared to Vans. If you wear Hoka in US 9, start by checking Vans in US 10. Both brands use the same foot-length measurement; the difference is in the last shape, not the conversion formula.
Hoka to Vans size chart
| US Men (Hoka) | Hoka -> Vans | Foot length |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 246mm |
| 8 | 9 | 254mm |
| 9 | 10 | 262mm |
| 10 | 11 | 271mm |
| 11 | 12 | 279mm |
Fit verdict
- Hoka: True to size (62% of buyers)
- Vans: Runs small (60% of buyers)
Why the sizes differ
Hoka runs about 1 US size large compared to Vans, with roughly 6mm between the matched fit records.
Hoka foot length is measured in millimetres, then mapped to US size. The Vans starting size shifts by about 1 US size because of each brand fit bias, not a different conversion formula.