Vans Approaches 50th Anniversary
50 colorways of the Sk8-Hi.
Fashion
Words by Mitch Tomlinson February 2, 2016

A wardrobe staple for skaters and street kids alike, Vans is a brand that’s synonymous with style. Celebrating their 50th birthday this year, the action sports footwear and apparel brand present the iconic Sk8-Hi shoe in 50 different colorways for spring.

Worn and styled by countless athletes, creatives and artists, the Sk8-Hi was first introduced in 1977, dubbed the “Style 38”. A versatile and timeless design, the Sk8-Hi’s symbolic multi-panel construction shines through in the 50th anniversary’s new colour offerings, vibrant prints and premium material upgrades. The range is available to men and women, with women also being offered the feminine silhouette of the Sk8-Hi Slim. We couldn’t be happier; 50 years of Vans and 50 new renditions of a classic shoe! Below are a selection we like, pick a favourite? Shop the Sk8-Hi collection at Vans stores.

Sp16_Sk8HiSlimZip_PatentLeather_Peacoat Sp16_Sk8HiZip_LeatherNubuck_MoroccanBlu Sp16_VansxBaronVonFancy_Sk8HiSlimZip Sp16_Sk8HiSlimCutout_MeshTruWht Sp16_Sk8HiSlimZip_IndigoTropical Sp16_Sk8HiSlimZip_Leather_WhisperingPink Sp16_Sk8HiSlim_WinsomeOrchid Sp16_Sk8HiSlimCutout_MeshPort Sp16_Sk8HiSlim_Navy Sp16_Sk8HiSlim_PerfStars_TruWht Sp16_Sk8HiSlim_BlkWht Sp16_Sk8HiSlim_DolphinBeach Sp16_Sk8HiSlim_Bananas Sp16_Sk8HiSlim_BlancdeBlanc Sp16_Sk8HiReissueZip_PremLeather_Blk Sp16_Sk8HiReissue_SnakeLeather_ChiliPepper Sp16_Sk8HiReissue_TwillGingham_Blk Sp16_Sk8HiReissue_TwillGinham_DressBlues Sp16_Sk8HIReissue_SnakeLeather_Blk Sp16_Sk8HiReissue_OverwashedPaisley_Red Sp16_Sk8HiReissue_OverwashedTeak Sp16_Sk8HiReissue_Canvas_Navy Sp16_Sk8HiReissue_Canvas_TrueWhite Sp16_Sk8HiReissue_IncaMoonRock Sp16_Sk8Hi_TrueWhite Sp16_Sk8Hireissue_Canvas_ChiliPepper Sp16_Sk8Hi_BlkWht Sp16_Sk8Hi_Nvy Sp16-Sk8HiReissue_TwillGingham_Cornstalk Sp16-Sk8HiSlim_GossamerGreen
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