Our verdict
The vans engineered SK8-Hi Pro, the upgraded version of the classic SK8-Hi silhouette, promotes longevity and enhanced performance on the board. As its name implies, this model's improvements are based on the demanding sport of pro skateboarding that involves repeated stress and blows while perfecting a trick. Case in point: this affordable sneaker comes with the Ultracush HD insole for added comfort and Duracap underlays protection and durability.
Pros
- Lightweight rides
- High-level ankle support
- Fantastic multi-surface grip
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- Tougher than most skate shoes
- Fits just right
- Sporty and classy
- Worth the price
Cons
- Challenging access
- Bleeds (red colorway)
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The SK8-Hi Pro from Vans adopts the original's time-tested design but does its own by being extra cushy and protective at the same time. It's for you if:
- A street-inspired look (a simple tee over tapered pants) is what you want to pull off.
- You're new to skateboarding, and you need a mighty secure pair from top to bottom.
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- Your go-to board tricks demand a super-durable sneaker.
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With no issues concerning on and off, the vans engineered SK8-Hi MTE is a great alternative to the featured shoe. Also, gear up with the vans engineered Suede SK8-Hi instead if you dislike shoes with bleeding uppers.
Feather-like despite its high-top construction
Sneakerheads in droves appreciate the lightness of the vans engineered SK8-Hi Pro despite its over-the-ankle profile.
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Most wearers admire the kick's high silhouette as it provides enhanced ankle support and protection, especially when skateboarding.
The plenty sticky SK8-Hi Pro
People find this kick ideal for skateboarding, BMX riding, and longboarding, thanks to the outsole's excellent grip on pedals and board grip tapes.
Not very easy to get in and out of
Wearers find the shoe difficult to put on and The off due to its high-top profile.
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The majority of the purchasers are pleasantly surprised with the addition of the Ultracush HD insole as it provides enhanced in-step comfort.
A cut above durability-wise
Numerous skaters and sneaker fans love the pair's extra-durable construction, thanks to the Duracap underlays added to this Pro model.
vans engineered SK8-Hi Pro: An inky piece
Some shoe users notice that the shoe's color, especially the red colorway, bleeds.
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An overwhelming majority of reviewers applaud this great-fitting pair for its stylishly classic design. They also say that it is easy to match with a variety of casual outfits.
Hardly a snob in terms of price
The vans engineered SK8-Hi Pro costs a couple of bucks more than the non-Pro version, yet buyers find it a must-buy for having enhanced comfort and durability. Also, the shoe's minimum suggested retail price (MSRP) is around $70, which is quite cheap by default.
The meaty history of the vans engineered SK8-Hi Pro
The SK8-Hi's story starts with its sibling, the Old Skool, formerly known as the "Style 36." The Old Skool's leather and canvas upper put up with the wear and tear associated with skateboarding. Skaters took the release of the Old Skool as a big deal, but something was still missing: ankle protection. The company released the Style 37, a mid-top skate shoe, to fulfill the missing piece, but it wasn't enough. Therefore the SK8-Hi Pro was conceived—a high-top skate shoe that retained the Old Skool's leather and canvas construction and rubber outsole but with a taller profile that provided ample ankle protection and support.
Today the SK8-Hi has been reinterpreted in countless ways without messing with the original construction too much. The kick has been released in a slimmer version, an all-weather version, and innumerable colors and prints—all donning the classic style of the original. One of these many reinterpretations is the vans engineered SK8-Hi Pro, which features upgrades for longevity and enhanced protection and comfort.
