Our verdict
The Vans SK8-Hi MTE has a semi-towering yet lovable silhouette that keeps feet cozy and snazzy at the same time. While built with a heat retention layer, this skate-inspired sneaker from Vans JJJJOUND × VANS SK8-MID GREEN 26cm stickiness and sensitivity are quite convincing as well, making the SK8-Hi MTE incredible for late springtime outings and skating sessions.
Pros
- A trove of pampering
- Fantastic on cold and regular days alike
- Compliment-magnet
- Easy to style
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- Plush fur
- Very grippy
Cons
- Vans Classic Slip On Roses
- Frail pull tabs
Who should buy the Vans SK8-Hi MTE
The SK8-Hi MTE from Vans revels in its excellence in delivering memorable urban experiences, whether the cold is in or out. It's for you if:
- You need a winter-ready version of the classic SK8-Hi.
- Your confidence ratchets up in sneakers that give moderate-to-high underfoot sensitivity.
- Shoes that provide extra adhesion on inclines are what you need.
- Billys Tokyo Vans Lampin LX Pack.
Who should not buy it
If you need something considerably more reliable in wet conditions, wear the Vans SK8-Hi MTE-2 instead. The same shoe also has improved durability, making it a better, more confidence-inspiring purchase overall.
The SK8-Hi MTE's astonishing comfiness
Reviewers in droves are impressed with the Vans SK8-Hi MTE resplendent comfort.
Immensely sticky
Skaters say that the kick's outsole, which comes with a reversed waffle pattern, is supremely efficient in maintaining grip and traction.
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Sneakerheads say that they use this version of the Vans SK8-Hi every day, not only in cold Fuzz.
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Owners say that the Scotchgard™ treatment on the uppers struggles with keeping light moisture from penetrating the shoe's confines.
Soft and warm bootie
The shoe's faux fur lining, based on reports, gives a plush feel and sufficient coziness all over.
Its pull tabs might not last
There are those who say that the SK8-Hi MTE's pull tabs are weak.
Among Vans' most responsive
Same with its SK8-Hi predecessors, it provides more than enough boardfeel, thanks to its flat-to-the-ground structure, according to skaters.
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Like other versatile Vans sneakers, this can be paired with smart or casual attire quite effortlessly. Also, it is a common thing to be complimented while wearing this sneaker, whether on the streets or in the office.
The Vans SK8-Hi MTE in history
In 1978, Vans released the Style 38, which was rebranded in 1995 as SK8-Hi. It came with padding on the ankles, which provided skate-specific support and protection.
Decades have passed, and the SK8-Hi had traversed different aspects of music, sports, art, and fashion. Numerous collaborations with the brand were also prevalent during its half-century age.
An outdoor-inspired remodel of the Sk8-Hi was introduced to the public in 2014, coined the Mountain Edition (MTE). The SK8-Hi MTE is engineered with Fuzzproof elements, making it more capable of providing a versatile kind of performance on the streets.
