Brendan Dunne 
The Vans Vault version of the classic Sk8-Hi silhouette has never been one to slack on the materials side. Take the new Sk8-Hi Reissue Zip LX that’s on display here for example: the sneakers feature rawhide laces, a premium leather treatment across the sides, some supple suede to fill in the blanks, and of course the YKK piece on the back end. Arriving for May are these three no-nonsense colorways that should be eligible for the role of a staple sneaker in plenty a collection. Browse some side profiles of them after the click and then tell us in the comments how you feel about these new Vans joints.
