Supreme x Spitfire Hooded Sweatshirt
The original behind the Supreme x Spitfire Hooded Sweatshirt is the Spitfire Classic Swirl Pullover Hoodie — $65 retail vs Supreme's $158.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
Spitfire Wheels was founded in 1987 in San Francisco by Tony Hawk and Fausto Vitello and is one of the longest-running skateboard wheel manufacturers, producing the Formula Four urethane wheel used by professional skaters. The Classic Swirl hoodie pairs the company's Bighead logo on the chest with the Classic '87 Swirl printed across the back. The pullover is cotton-fleece construction with a front pouch pocket and drawstring hood. The Supreme version uses the same swirl graphic with a co-branded circular logo at the chest and the swirl centered on a Supreme box logo on the back, released in SS2018 in black, navy, and heather grey.
About Spitfire
Spitfire Wheels is an American skateboard wheel manufacturer founded in 1987 in San Francisco by Jim Thiebaud and Tommy Guerrero under the Deluxe Distribution umbrella. The brand's flaming-head logo was drawn by artist Kevin Ancell. Spitfire's Formula Four urethane, released in 2014, became a standard pour for street and park skating, and the brand's Classic and Conical shapes remain catalog staples. Spitfire sits alongside Thrasher, Real, and Anti Hero in the Deluxe family of San Francisco skate labels. Supreme has collaborated with Spitfire on co-branded wheels, apparel, and accessories over many years.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $158 |
|---|---|
| Spitfire retail | $65 |
| Hype tax | +143% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Spitfire Hooded Sweatshirt just the regular Classic Swirl Pullover Hoodie?
The Supreme x Spitfire Hooded Sweatshirt, released in Spring/Summer 2018, is based on the Spitfire Classic Swirl Pullover Hoodie. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Spitfire Classic Swirl Pullover Hoodie is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Spitfire Classic Swirl Pullover Hoodie than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $158 for the Supreme x Spitfire Hooded Sweatshirt; the Spitfire Classic Swirl Pullover Hoodie retails for $65. That's a 143% markup — buying the original saves you $93, or 59% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Spitfire Classic Swirl Pullover Hoodie?
You can buy the Spitfire Classic Swirl Pullover Hoodie from Tactics or from DLX. Retail price is $65. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
