Vans Sk8-Hi Reissue Shoes

Vans Sk8-Hi Reissue Shoes in Grosso 84 Black and Palms. Inspired by Jeff’s asymmetrical pair worn throughout his Santa Cruz and Hosoi Rockets adverts in ‘88 and the editorial shots taken from the skater’s ‘hippy’ phase, this archival-inspired Vans Sk8-Hi Reissue brings a touch of Californian charm to the commemorative collection. A tribute to his Arcadian legacy and his laid-back spirit, these off-white high-tops are styled with mixed-material uppers crafted from a blend of reinforced canvas and brushed-back suede, whilst the reissued detailing honours OG details such as a throwback curved collar shape and resilient tonal stitching throughout. DURACAP overlays and a PopCush sockliner are in keeping with Vans’ commitment to performative function, with the crisp-white outsole and midsole giving way to the brand’s iconic Waffle tread underfoot detailing for improved all-terrain traction. Auxetic overlays and bold-black piped foxings provide structural support to suit, with the perforated toe-box providing classic circulatory comfort from first wear. A recessed 7-eyelet lacing system secures the flag-labelled tongue across the natural arch of the foot, with the crisp-white sidewall stripe styled with a checkered flag-label trim for added characterised depth. Black palm-tree prints accentuate the lightly padded quarters up to the collar, with the classic ‘Off The Wall’ heel scab a retained feature across the rear.

Known for his skate-scene contributions, his spritely commentary and his irreplaceable charm, the Vans Grosso Forever capsule collection pays homage to the legendary life and legacy of Arcadian skater Jeff Grosso. With all proceeds donated in support of his son Oliver, this archival-inspired touching tribute commemorates Jeff’s time-honoured character, his fun-loving persona and his ability to bring people closer together from all walks of life.