Does the Vans Sk8-Hi Run Big or Small?
The Vans Sk8-Hi (Skate / High-top) runs true to size with a standard toe box. See the US/UK/EU/CM conversion chart and what size to order.
How the Sk8-Hi fits
The Vans Sk8-Hi (Skate / High-top) 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/leather upper that shapes how the fit settles over time.
Sk8-Hi fit specs
| Category | Skate / High-top |
| Length Fit | True to Size |
| Toe Box Profile | Standard |
| Arch Support | Low / Flat |
| Upper Material | Canvas/Leather |
Size conversion chart
US, UK, EU and centimetre equivalents. Use it alongside the fit note above to land the right size in the Sk8-Hi.
| 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 Sk8-Hi run big or small?
The Vans Sk8-Hi runs true to size. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, order your usual size.
What size should I get in the Vans Sk8-Hi?
If you normally wear a US 10, target a US 10 in the Sk8-Hi. 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 Sk8-Hi wide or narrow?
It has a standard toe box, a neutral width that suits most feet. Upper material is canvas/leather, which affects how much it gives over time.
What kind of arch support does the Vans Sk8-Hi have?
Arch support is rated low / flat on the Sk8-Hi (Skate / High-top). It sits flat, so add an insole if you need more support.
Compare the Sk8-Hi to another shoe
Select both shoes to see your sizing verdict
| Spec | Vans Sk8-Hi | Shoe B |
|---|---|---|
| Length Fit | True to Size | — |
| Toe Box Profile | Standard | — |
| Arch Support | Low / Flat | — |
| Upper Material | Canvas/Leather | — |