Vans sk8 hi blackwhitethe inaugural member of vans39 legendary legacy of high top skate shoes was the first to bring the supportive sensibilities of an athletic boot to the world of skating the popularity of the sk8 hi look followed suit becoming a favorite amongst skaters musicians artists and counter culture types alike today they remain in their original form a perennial classic built like they always have with sturdy canvas uppers and waffle rubber solesfeaturescanvas and su