K-Swiss Sizing Guide w/ Photos [Fit Big or Small?]


This K-Swiss sizing guide uses direct comparison photos where I put my K-Swiss Classic VN shoes next to other popular shoes so you can see the difference in sizing and width. After trying these shoes, do K-Swiss shoes run big or small?

K-Swiss shoes fit true to size for most people. They have a sizing length and width that is very comparable to other popular shoe brands. K-Swiss now has it’s own sizing guide that provides you sizing measurements to help find your right size. Click here to view this K-Swiss sizing guide available at KSwiss.com (paid affiliate link takes you to KSwiss.com).

As I mentioned above, K-Swiss sizing is very comparable to other popular shoe brands. For example, below is a photo of my K-Swiss Classic shoes (on the right) compared to Nike Dunk sizing:

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And here is K-Swiss Classic sizing compared to New Balance 237:

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And here is K-Swiss Classic sizing compared to Air Jordan 1:

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As you can see, the sizing length and width is similar to many other popular brands.

I would advise you to view the side-by-side comparison photos I took comparing K-Swiss shoe sizing to the sizing of other popular shoes so you can judge for yourself. Click here to jump ahead on the page to view men’s side-by-side comparison sizing photos. Click here to jump ahead on the page to view women’s side-by-side comparison sizing photos.

In my experience, K-Swiss shoes fit true to size and I would recommend you to order your normal sizing. In the sections below, let’s look at other helpful direct side-by-side comparison photos of my K-Swiss Classic VN shoes compared to other popular shoes. All photos below use a size 12 men’s shoe or a size 7 women’s shoe.

Table of Contents

K-Swiss Sizing Photos for Men

Vans Old Skool vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Adidas Superstar vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Hey Dude vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Crocs vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Nike Air Max 90 vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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New Balance 550 vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Converse Pro Leather vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Nike Air Monarch vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Nike Waffle One vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Nike Blazer vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Adidas Gazelle vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Nike Dunk vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Reebok Club C vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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New Balance 237 vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Nike Air Force 1 vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Air Jordan 1 vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Reebok Pump Omni Zone II vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Nike Court Vision vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Reebok Classic vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Under Armour HOVR vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Nike Air More Uptempo vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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DC Court Graffik vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Etnies Marana vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Vans Sk8-Hi vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Vans Authentic vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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K-Swiss Sizing Photos for Women

Women’s Nike Blazer vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Nike Waffle One vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s New Balance 574 vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Adidas Superstar vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Hey Dude vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Nike Court Vision vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Nike Air Max 1 vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Converse Chucks vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Nike Air Force 1 vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Reebok Club C vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Nike Dunk vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Air Jordan 1 vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Crocs vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Nike Air Max 90 vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Under Armour vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Nike Court Legacy vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Nike Air Presto vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s DC Court Graffik vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Vans Old Skool vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Women’s Vans UltraRange EXO vs K-Swiss Classic Sizing

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Do K-Swiss Shoes Fit Wide or Narrow?

In my experience, K-Swiss shoes have a normal width through the forefoot that isn’t too wide or too narrow. For example, when you compare K-Swiss Classic to normal athletic shoes, you see a similar forefoot width:

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And here is K-Swiss compared to Nike Dunk:

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But there are types of shoes that have a wider fit when compared to K-Swiss shoe sizing. For example, Crocs are well known for having a wide, roomy toe box area. When compared to K-Swiss, you can see how much wider Crocs are in the forefoot area:

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The main takeaway is expect the width of K-Swiss to be very standard compared to normal athletic shoes.

K-Swiss Sizing Toe Box Depth

The toe-box depth of K-Swiss Classic is standard and doesn’t feel too loose or too tight. When I compared the toe box depth to other popular shoes, the K-Swiss Classic fell in the middle (meaning the toe box depth was similar to most shoes, and there were a couple exceptions both ways).

Here is my K-Swiss Classic toe box (on the right) compared to Nike Dunk:

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Here is my K-Swiss Classic toe box (on the right) compared to Reebok Club C:

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Here is my K-Swiss Classic toe box (on the right) compared to Nike Air Force 1:

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Here is my K-Swiss Classic toe box (on the right) compared to Vans:

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Here is my K-Swiss Classic toe box (on the right) compared to Jordan 1:

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Here is my K-Swiss Classic toe box (on the right) compared to Nike Air Max:

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The main takeaway is expect the toe-box depth of K-Swiss Classic to fall somewhere in the middle, and to provide a normal fit that isn’t too loose or too snug.

K-Swiss Sizing Conclusion

In my experience, K-Swiss Classic VN shoes fits true to size. Both the sizing and width of K-Swiss Classic is true-to-size and very similar to other types of popular shoes. My recommendation is to order your normal sizing for K-Swiss.

Paul Johnson

Paul is a lead content creator for Workwear Command. He has had several blue-collar jobs which have provided him a wide range of experience with tools and gear. He also has a business degree and has spent time in business casual office settings.

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