Supreme x Vans FTW Sk8-Hi Pro
The original behind the Supreme x Vans FTW Sk8-Hi Pro is the Vans Sk8-Hi Pro — $65 retail vs Supreme's $110.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Vans Sk8-Hi was introduced in 1978 as the first high-top skateboarding shoe, built on Vans' vulcanized waffle-pattern rubber outsole with a padded collar for ankle support and the brand's signature Sidestripe. Vans was founded in Anaheim, California in 1966 by Paul Van Doren. The Sk8-Hi Pro variant upgrades the standard platform with UltraCush HD sockliners for impact absorption, Duracap rubber reinforcement in high-wear zones, and a reinforced lace-eyestay. The FW19 Supreme collab wraps the black suede and canvas upper in an embroidered "Fuck The World" script graphic along the quarter panels and adds a co-branded heel tab; released October 10, 2019 at $110 in black and olive colorways.
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 | $110 |
|---|---|
| Vans retail | $65 |
| Hype tax | +69% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Vans FTW Sk8-Hi Pro just the regular Sk8-Hi Pro?
The Supreme x Vans FTW Sk8-Hi Pro, released in Fall/Winter 2019, is based on the Vans Sk8-Hi 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 Sk8-Hi Pro is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Vans Sk8-Hi Pro than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $110 for the Supreme x Vans FTW Sk8-Hi Pro; the Vans Sk8-Hi Pro retails for $65. That's a 69% markup — buying the original saves you $45, or 41% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Vans Sk8-Hi Pro?
You can buy the Vans Sk8-Hi Pro from Amazon or direct from Vans. Retail price is $65. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
