Vans Sk8-Hi
229 colourways of the Vans Sk8-Hi. Prices from 25 shops.
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Shops that carry Vans Sk8-Hi
With today's lowest Vans Sk8-Hi priceThe Sk8-Hi was launched in 1978 as Style 38, the first Vans high-top and the second model after the Old Skool to carry the Sidestripe. Vans says the higher, padded collar was added for ankle protection as skateboarding turned more vertical in the late 1970s. It is made in canvas and pig suede, in standard and tapered shapes, and in a Skate Sk8-Hi version with Duracap reinforcement and Popcush cushioning.
Sizing: Vans offers the Sk8-Hi Wide for a roomier fit and does not give a separate fit note for the standard model. This hub lists every Sk8-Hi colourway carried by the shops we track, including printed and collaboration versions, with sizes in stock and the date each listing was checked.
Guide and questions
What colours does the Vans Sk8-Hi come in?
The Sk8-Hi comes in black, brown, grey, beige and green. With a spread that wide, settle on the colour you actually want first, then compare shops on that exact pair instead of on the model in general. Checking the same colourway in your size across two or three shops is usually where the difference shows up.
Which shop has the most choice?
Decathlon has the most choice, with 58 pairs, followed by Vans and Zalando ES. In total 25 shops have stock today, so there is room to compare. The shop with the deepest selection is not automatically the cheapest for the pair you want, so use the range to find your colour and size and then check the price elsewhere. Vans and Zalando ES are both worth a look if Decathlon does not have your combination.
Which sizes go first?
Sizes EU 40, 44 and 42 are the easiest to find across the shops. At the other end, EU 48 and EU 47 are the scarce ones, so if that is your size, check availability before you get attached to a particular colour. Confirm the size on the pair you pick, since each listing states which version it is and availability changes from one to the next.
What is reduced right now?
Right now 71 pairs are reduced, and the biggest cut on the page is 70%. Check a reduction like that against the shop's own full price for the same pair, because a steep percentage on one colour does not mean the pair you want is marked down. If your colour is on the reduced list, confirm your size is still available before you order.
What is the Sk8-Hi?
The Sk8-Hi arrived in 1978 as Style 38, the first Vans high-top and the second model after the Old Skool to carry the Sidestripe. Vans says the higher, padded collar was added for ankle protection as skateboarding moved more vertical in the late 1970s. It is built in canvas and pig suede, in standard and tapered shapes, and there is a Skate Sk8-Hi with Duracap reinforcement and Popcush cushioning. Suede is the material you see most often here, with canvas and GORE-TEX versions also on the page. Vans makes a Sk8-Hi Wide for a roomier fit and gives no separate fit note for the standard model.
Who is it for, and what is the cheapest pair?
The line includes men's and unisex pairs, women's pairs and kids' pairs, so check which version a listing is for before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What sizes does the Vans Sk8-Hi come in?
- Listings here use EU sizes. EU 40, 44 and 42 are the easiest to find, while EU 48 and EU 47 are the scarce ones. Check the size on the specific colourway you want, since availability differs from one listing to the next.
- What colours is the Sk8-Hi available in?
- Black, brown, grey, beige and green are the colours on the page. Not every colour is stocked in every size, so pick the shade first and then look at which shops have your size in it.
- Is the Sk8-Hi for men or women?
- Both. The page lists men's and unisex pairs, women's pairs and kids' pairs. Read the listing description to see which version you are buying, because the same model name covers all of them.
- When did the Sk8-Hi come out?
- It launched in 1978 as Style 38 and was Vans' first high-top. It was the second model, after the Old Skool, to carry the Sidestripe, and Vans says the padded collar was added for ankle protection.
- Where can I find the most Sk8-Hi models?
- Decathlon has the widest selection with 58 pairs, ahead of Vans and Zalando ES. Across all 25 shops with stock you have plenty to compare, and the shop with the most choice is not the one holding the cheapest pair.