Vans Celebrates the History of the Sidestripe Logo and the Sk8-Hi

Brendan Dunne July 29, 2014

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How familiar are you with the rich history of the Vans Sk8-Hi? The shoe was first introduced back in 1978 and was just the second Vans silhouette ever to wear the now iconic Sidestripe logo. Helping to chronicle the journey of the Style 38 (As it was originally called) is this new vans timeline, which takes the shoe from its beginnings as a performance model for skaters and BMX riders all the way up to its modern day status as a lifestyle staple. Continue reading to see some vintage versions of this Vans model and then see their timeline for a detailed breakdown.

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