Authentic Size Guide: Fit, Width & Size Chart

Runs half-size small

The Vans Authentic runs half-size small. Start by checking half a size up from your usual US size. Available in standard (D) width only. Use the table below to convert your foot length in millimetres straight to US, UK, EU and CM sizes — the one measurement every system agrees on.

Best fit recommendation for Vans Authentic

For a 265 mm foot, Vans Authentic runs small. Best fit: US 10 (likely US 9–11), UK 9, EU 40, 27 cm — confidence 50%.

Recommended size for a 265 mm foot on Vans Authentic (best fit + range, not a guarantee)
Best fit Likely range UK EU CM Confidence
US 10 US 9–11 9 40 27 50%

Evidence: 1 sources · no lab measurement in this record

See how we calculate for the methodology. Sizes vary by model and foot shape; this is an estimate, not a guarantee.

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Does the Authentic run true to size?

Across our data the Vans Authentic runs half-size small. Start by checking half a size up from your usual US size.

Authentic size conversion chart

Authentic sizes by foot length. US Men's, US Women's, UK, EU and CM. The highlighted row is the model's true-to-size anchor.
Foot length US Men US Women UK EU CM
243.9mm 7 8.5 6 37 24.5
248.1mm 7.5 9 6.5 37 25
252.3mm 8 9.5 7 38 25
256.5mm 8.5 10 7.5 38 25.5
260.8mm 9 10.5 8 39 26
265mm 9.5 11 8.5 40 26.5
269.2mm 10 11.5 9 40 27
273.5mm 10.5 12 9.5 41 27.5
277.7mm 11 12.5 10 42 28
281.9mm 11.5 13 10.5 42 28
286.2mm 12 13.5 11 43 28.5

EU sizes are always rounded to a whole size — treat the EU column as the closest honest match.

Authentic width availability

Available in standard (D) width only.

Only the standard (D) width is offered, so very wide or very narrow feet may need to adjust length or choose a brand with more width grades.

Expert fit notes

Minimal canvas lace-up runs half-size small with almost no padding. Size up half; wide feet often need a full size up.

Where this data comes from

Built from 1 source and 952 measurements. See how we calculate for how confidence is scored.