Supreme x Vans Skate Grosso Mid
The original behind the Supreme x Vans Skate Grosso Mid is the Vans Vans Skate Grosso Mid, which Supreme has re-released across 2 seasons — $85 retail vs Supreme's $110.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Vans Skate Grosso Mid is a mid-top skate shoe from Vans' Skate Classics line, built to honor skateboarder Jeff Grosso. It pairs a suede and 10oz canvas upper with DURACAP underlays for durability, a PopCush energy-return sockliner for impact protection, internal tongue straps and a molded heel counter for a locked-in fit, and Vans' SickStick gum-rubber compound for grip. Vans was founded in Anaheim, California, in 1966. This release is a three-way collab with Supreme and artist Nate Lowman, whose bullet-hole artwork covers the upper; Supreme's co-branding sits on the tongue tag. Under the art, it is the standard production Grosso Mid.
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 | $85 |
| Hype tax | +29% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Vans Skate Grosso Mid just the regular Vans Skate Grosso Mid?
The Supreme x Vans Skate Grosso Mid is based on the Vans Skate Grosso Mid, a basic Supreme has re-released across 2 seasons. 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 Grosso Mid is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Vans Skate Grosso Mid than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $110 for the Supreme x Vans Skate Grosso Mid; the Vans Skate Grosso Mid retails for $85. That's a 29% markup — buying the original saves you $25, or 23% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Vans Skate Grosso Mid?
You can buy the Vans Skate Grosso Mid from Cowtown Skateboards or from Tactics. Retail price is $85. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.