The American skate shoe manufacturer Vans, founded in 1966 in Anaheim, California, has been around just about as long as skateboarding itself. The first great skate shoe they ever produced was the Old Skool, this legendary design was a major influence on the Sk8-Hi. With its characteristic profile, classic side stripes and waffle sole, the Sk8-Hi high top quickly became one of the most beloved shoes in the skate scene. Incredibly durable, lightweight and stylish, the shoe is everything a skater needs and has earned its place in the history books.
Vans' strength lies in its authenticity. That's why skaters, punks, surfers, and rock stars of all ages love their shoes, t-shirts, hoodies, and caps so much. Many men, women, and kids have made some of their favorite memories with a pair of Vans shoes at their feet - with models such as the Sk8 Hi, the Half Cabs or the Authentics they made their first ollies, dropped into a half pipe for the first time or learned their favorite trick. Or perhaps they just danced with it, partied with it, or lay drunk in the grass while admiring the starry sky - stories that have been repeating themselves for generations since 1966.
