"Wear the new Vans Sk8-Hi, they have a durable suede and canvas upper, padded ankle and Vans logo. The Waffle outsole is in vulcanized rubber. The original pair of high-profile skate shoes in Vans legendary archives was the first to ever introduce sports shoes support features in the skateboarding world. This made the Sk8-Hi so popular that they have become the favorite shoes for skaters, musicians, artists and counterculture followers.