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, skateboarding was becoming ever-more-vertical. Not only were skaters going faster and higher, they were doing it all on bigger ramps, deeper pools and gnarlier obstacles. So, in 1979 we worked with the most progressive skaters of the day to design the Sk8-Hi. A true original, the extra protection and support of the durable hi-top design enabled skaters to (literally) take their craft to the next level.

Up Your Creativity

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

Sk8-Hi Whatever the Weather