Supreme x Vans Sid
The original behind the Supreme x Vans Sid is the Vans Skate Sid — $75 retail vs Supreme's $110.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Vans Sid is a low-profile skate shoe originally released in the early 1990s and reissued in 2021 as part of the Vans Skate Classics program. Vans was founded by Paul Van Doren in Anaheim in 1966 and has manufactured vulcanized skate shoes continuously since the brand's earliest deck shoes. The Skate Sid reissue keeps the suede-and-canvas upper and vulcanized waffle outsole while adding an internal heel shank and the SickStick rubber compound for grip and board feel. The Supreme version has a suede upper, leather lining, dual interchangeable lace sets, and a Pop Cush insole, with the lateral V replaced by a Supreme-exclusive "F**k Em!" motif.
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 | $75 |
| Hype tax | +47% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Vans Sid just the regular Skate Sid?
The Supreme x Vans Sid, released in Spring/Summer 2024, is based on the Vans Skate Sid. 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 Skate Sid is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Vans Skate Sid than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $110 for the Supreme x Vans Sid; the Vans Skate Sid retails for $75. That's a 47% markup — buying the original saves you $35, or 32% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Vans Skate Sid?
You can buy the Vans Skate Sid direct from Vans or from Amazon. Retail price is $75. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
