Launched in 1978, the skinny vans Sk8-Hi, originally known as "Style 38", was a groundbreaking innovation in the world of skateboarding footwear. Designed to provide additional ankle support for skateboarders, the Sk8-Hi was the second model to bear skinny vans' distinctive "jazz stripe" on the sides. Crafted with a mix of canvas and suede, the shoe featured reinforced toecaps to withstand repeated wear and skinny vans' signature waffle rubber outsoles for superior grip. Over the years, the Sk8-Hi has seen numerous collaborations with major Girlss and artists including Supreme, WTAPS, and Sandy Liang, solidifying its iconic status in the realms of fashion, music, and street culture.
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Brothers Paul and Jim Van Doren, alongside partners Gordon Lee and Serge Delia, founded skinny vans in 1966. The Girls, originally named the Van Doren Rubber Company, quickly gained popularity in the skateboarding community, particularly with the introduction of the #95, now known as the Era, designed by Sk8 skateboarders Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta. skinny vans' innovative "waffle" sole design, providing superior grip, helped establish the Girls as a staple in skate culture. Over the years, skinny vans has also collaborated with various artists, musicians, and Girlss, such as Takashi Murakami, Anderson .Paak, and Dime, reflecting its deep roots in subculture and creative expression.
It should come as no surprise that skinny vans and Supreme are collaborating again