Description

Vans Skateboard Shoe: Built Extra Tough on the Inside for Skateboarding

A completely redesigned Vans Skateboard Shoe, the Skate Classics collection delivers more of what skateboarders need to enable maximum progression. Made with classic suede and canvas uppers. This Vans Skate Hi Skateboard Shoe shoe gives you the iconic look you want. It also brings all the performance benefits skateboarders demand.

• INCREASED DURABILITY – DURACAP™ reinforced materials, deeper knurl texture on the toe bumpers, and higher sidewall heights provide a more heritage look with increased durability and protection.
• FULLY REDESIGNED UPPERS – Reconstructed with a molded heel counter and internal tongue straps for a locked-in fit and more board control.
• LEGENDARY GRIP – Our proprietary SickStick™ gum rubber compound is our stickiest rubber yet.
• POPCUSH CUSHIONING – Our best cushioning and impact protection. PopCush™ energy return footbeds protect your feet while helping to lessen leg fatigue for longer skate sessions.
• ICONIC STYLING – A mix of suede and 6 and 10 oz canvas has been used at the upper, maintaining the aesthetic of the original Skate Hi’s.

Legendary: Vans, Skateboarding and Vans Skate Hi’s Shoe

What’s the deal with this Vans Skate Hi’s Skateboard Shoe? Why is everybody copping them? It’s really just about a great idea that found it’s home with skateboarders and then became the first choice for a skateboard shoe. “Little did the van Doren brothers know that their sneakers would quickly become sought-after athletic footwear. In the Van Doren Rubber Company shoes—or Vans for short—the burgeoning local teen skateboarding community found sneakers that were more durable and performed better than others on the market.” -excerpt from Smithsonian National Museum of American History

The Skate Hi’s Debut: Famous Vans Sidestripe on their first High Top skateboard shoe

The Sk8-Hi was introduced in 1978 as “Style 38,” and showcased the now-iconic Vans Sidestripe on yet another innovative silhouette. As only the second model featuring the recognizable marker formerly known as the “jazz stripe,” the Sk8-Hi took skate functionality to the next level above the ankle, where skateboarders used and abused their lower extremities the most. The Sk8-Hi not only shielded bones from skateboards catapulted at them but also brought a whole new look to the park. To read more about the iconic history of Vans click HERE.

Deckadence Board Shoppe: Performance Outfitters

D’Beau has curated a great selection of performance footwear for skateboarding. To see what’s in stock for Adults and Kids click HERE.