Supreme x Vans Diamond Plate Slip-On Pro
The original behind the Supreme x Vans Diamond Plate Slip-On Pro is the Vans Slip-On Pro — $70 retail vs Supreme's $98.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Vans Slip-On Pro is Vans' skate-performance take on the original Slip-On silhouette, which was introduced in 1977 as the Style #98. The Pro version carries a canvas or suede upper, UltraCush HD sockliners for impact, and a vulcanized waffle outsole reinforced with Duracap rubber underlays in high-wear zones. Vans was founded by Paul Van Doren in Anaheim, California in 1966 and has produced vulcanized skate shoes continuously since. The SS19 Supreme edition wraps the upper in an embossed diamond-plate print (referencing the industrial steel grating pattern) across six colorways with co-branded logos on the heel.
About Vans
Vans is an American footwear company founded on March 16, 1966, by Paul Van Doren, his brother James, Gordon Lee, and Serge D'Elia in Anaheim, California, originally trading as the Van Doren Rubber Company. The first store sold deck shoes (now called the Authentic) made on-site for $2.49 to $4.99 a pair. Vans introduced the Era in 1976, the Old Skool in 1977, and the slip-on checkerboard in 1979. The company filed for Chapter 11 in 1984 and was acquired by VF Corporation in 2004. Supreme has collaborated with Vans on Sk8-Hi, Era, and Half Cab models since 1996.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $98 |
|---|---|
| Vans retail | $70 |
| Hype tax | +40% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Vans Diamond Plate Slip-On Pro just the regular Slip-On Pro?
The Supreme x Vans Diamond Plate Slip-On Pro, released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the Vans Slip-On Pro. 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 Vans Slip-On Pro is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Vans Slip-On Pro than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $98 for the Supreme x Vans Diamond Plate Slip-On Pro; the Vans Slip-On Pro retails for $70. That's a 40% markup — buying the original saves you $28, or 29% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Vans Slip-On Pro?
You can buy the Vans Slip-On Pro direct from Vans or from Zappos. Retail price is $70. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
