Vans SK8-Hi™ Core Classics SKU: #7226399

Sean M

from Santa Margarita, California

Oldskool hi-tops - I`ve been wearing this style of vans for 12 years now and they still kick-a#@. Best shoe money can buy and last forever. If you are a parent, these are hand-me-down shoes.

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Anonymous

from Dallas, TX

Vans Sk8 High Tops - Vintage Vans, these rides were popular in the 80's with the skateboard scene. Of course back then, this type of style could be customized in any combination of color to meet your personal preference. If you were lucky they will resume this old school type of customizing. If you like these, check out the "Old Skool" style also offered by Vans.

Brands I'd also recommend: Old Skool Vans, Converse Chuck Taylors

R. F

from San Francisco, CA

Always VANS - Point, click, shoes arrive. This isn't the first time I've ordered from Zappos.com and it won't be the last. Best of all, they expedited my order and my shoes arrived *extra* early. That didn't suck at all. More Vans please. Thanks, Zappos.com.

Brands I'd also recommend: Vans, Vans, Vans!

Skaterfromhell

from Fort Worth, Texas

Best Skate Shoes I've Ever Worn. These are the ultimate skate shoe. Comfortable, great grip, and safe for your ankles. Only reason I gave them a 4 for look is because the 3 rows of stitches at the ankle. They dont look very cool. Their so great for skating and just walking around, I'm gonna buy more of these in the future. If you skateboard, buy 'em now.

Brands I'd also recommend: All classic Vans shoes, and Converse Chucks for looks

Anonymous

from St. Paul, MN

These are great shoes. Zappos is awesome to buy from. Super fast shipping!!!

Brands I'd also recommend: Chuck Taylors

Flo

from Seattle, WA

I'm pushin 30, I haven't skated since I was 18...but these shoes still offered what I loved about them back then. While I wouldn't go hiking a mountain for 3 days in them, I would go on a day hike in them. That ankle support...ooooh, aaahh, ooooh. I tell ya, easy livin in these shoes. And honestly, they make me feel as cool as I felt back then. I even bought a pair for my boyfriend! Matching sneakers...ugh.

Sean W

from bath, maine

Big kid - Skated in these when I was a little kid, must have been '84. 20 years later, still the coolest.

Brands I'd also recommend: vans low tops

Randall R

from Pinson, Alabama

Old School Vans still rock! If you already know what old-school vans are, then you need not read any further. They still kick ass. If you are new to this shoe, then read on. This shoe is a classic. There are no "gel" or "air" hop-ups or any hocus-pocus that eventually wears out. They left off all the hype of which skater has a signature on it. These shoes have a feel similar to Converse Chucks. Not much in the way of support, but who the hell runs marathons in skate shoes? I like them because the sole is completely flat and I can feel the skateboard under my feet better. Also, after numerous "shark bites" (skateboard flys down ramp and cracks you in the ankle), I enjoy the added protection of the hi-top. If you are into street skating with lots of flip-tricks where you must roll your ankles, then I don't recommend this shoe. If you skate ramps and want a good shoe that lasts, then look no further.

Anonymous

from Queen Creek, Arizona

Classic Shoe! Along with the classic Converse Chuck Taylor high tops, the Vans SK8-Hi are incredible. I'm 31 years old now and I have found that the recent crop of Nike, Reebok, and Adidas just don't speak to me anymore. I'm not interested in the latest moonboot or LeBron James or Allen Iverson "inspired" shoe. I want something that looks relevant, but not reaching. That is where Vans and Converse come in. I used to skate back in the day and this shoe brings back some good memories. The style is very similar to that of the "Chuck" but the ankle support is stronger and the shoe is a bit heavier, but not burdensome. The only downside is that the upper portion of the shoe rubs my ankle a bit at times, but that is negligible. The stiching is solid and the shoe just has a good overall feel. Do yourself a favor and pick up some Vans, any style, I don't believe you'll be dissapointed.

Brands I'd also recommend: Converse All-Stars

Klaas 3

from Amersfoort the Netherlands

Hi 8`s still rule! Going to my 40th birthday, i just bought my 3th pair this year jus like i did 25 years ago! I still love the fit and the (now) retro look, and oh yes i am from the Netherlands

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Anonymous

from Belmont, California

Coolest shoes ever! If you like high tops and you like that old-school skater look then these are for you. I used to wear these in high school and I'm 33 now and I still think they are one of the all time coolest shoes. They take a couple of weeks to break in but after that, they are very comfortable. I love mine.

Brands I'd also recommend: Vans

Anonymous

from Youngstown, Ohio

Kick ass old skool sk8 shoe - Takes a while to break em in, but overall a great shoe.

Brands I'd also recommend: Converse one stars and chucks

Anonymous

from oakland, ca

Nothing compares - If it aint broke don't fix it.......

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Anonymous

from philadelphia, pa

Great sneakers - Takes a little while for the high top to really break in and feel comfortable, but once they do, these sneakers are fantastic. and with the 80's print, I've never had so many people talk about or compliment my sneakers.

Brands I'd also recommend: any other vans

Thomas H

from Murfreesboro TN

This shoe would be great if if it came in half sizes past 13. The foot bed feels wonderful, but where the tonge is stiched into the shoe, a great deal of pressure is put on your little toe. This does go away as the shoe wears. Also, the padded collar is really stiff for the first week of wear. As for the rest of the shoe, its all gold. It looks great, and other than the afore mentioned toe problems, feels great. However, I'm finding thm a bit hard to skate in.

Brands I'd also recommend: VANS!!

Br

from Houston

Fantastic Shoes - How can I not rate these at 5 stars? Yes they take a little to break in but then they are awsome shoes!!! I wear a size 9 shoe normally but I know with these shoes I need to get an 8 and a half size. For VISION shoes it goes the other way. Vans has been consistant on this so far. Knowing this fact made it easy to order online with no fear of returns. I LOVE the shoes. Also had SUPER FAST delivery!!!

Brands I'd also recommend: Vision Street Wear High tops

Solomon

from North Carolina

I've had a pair of these for years - I buy these shoes all the time. They're a clasic and when I was younger they were my favorite shoe to skate with. Vans always seems to do some sort of modern version of this shoe, but you can't go wrong with the original. I'm on my seventh pair in eight years.

Brands I'd also recommend: vision street wear