As #38 he was released in 1978 as the first high skateboarding sneaker. The high cut additionally protected the ankles of the riders. The upper of the Vans Sk8-Hi is mostly made of cotton canvas, but smooth leather or suede also look great on the high-top sneaker. As a lifestyle sneaker, you can get the Vans Sk8-Hi in a wide variety of colors in our online store.