Supreme x Vans Sid Pro
The original behind the Supreme x Vans Sid Pro is the Vans Saddle Sid Pro — $65 retail vs Supreme's $110.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Vans Sid Pro is a low-top skate shoe that debuted in the early 2000s and was reissued under Vans Pro Skate with Pro Vulc Lite construction, UltraCush HD sockliners, and Duracap reinforcement in high-wear areas. The Saddle Sid Pro has a suede and canvas upper with dual foxing stripes, side panel circle V logos, and the original Vans waffle outsole. Vans was founded in Anaheim, California in 1966 and has made vulcanized skate shoes for nearly six decades. The Supreme version uses the same silhouette with custom colorways, a suede upper, and tongue embroidery.
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 Sid Pro just the regular Saddle Sid Pro?
The Supreme x Vans Sid Pro, released in Fall/Winter 2018, is based on the Vans Saddle Sid 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 Saddle Sid Pro is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Vans Saddle Sid Pro than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $110 for the Supreme x Vans Sid Pro; the Vans Saddle Sid 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 Saddle Sid Pro?
You can buy the Vans Saddle Sid Pro from Amazon or from Olympia Skateshop. Retail price is $65. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
