A black Sk8-Hi GORE-TEX with beads of water on the GORE-TEX surface floats up in a golden brown background.

Built to go further with a waterproof GORE-TEX® upper and All-Trac outsole.

A pair of red checkerboard Sk8-Hi superimposed in front of a photograph of the old Vans store.

The Original Hi-Top Skate Shoe

In the late 70s, skating went vertical. And so did we. Game-changing skaters needed more protection as they pushed the sport to its limits, and the Sk8-Hi was how we showed them our support. 

Up Your Creativity

Personalize your favorite high tops with custom patterns, colors and artwork.

Sk8-Hi Whatever the Weather