{"product_id":"vans-sk8-hi-waterproof-insulated-mte-ripstop","title":"Vans Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated MTE Ripstop","description":"\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSk8-Hi\u003c\/strong\u003e launched in 1978 as Style 38 and was Vans' first high-top. This is the winter version from Vans' \u003cstrong\u003eMTE (Made for the Elements)\u003c\/strong\u003e line: \u003cstrong\u003ewaterproof, insulated\u003c\/strong\u003e and built on a grippier sole. The upper mixes \u003cstrong\u003eripstop, suede and leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it's lighter than an all-leather shoe and tough enough to take a beating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe regular Sk8-Hi has been a special operations favorite for years because it's quiet, low-key and nothing about it says military. The MTE takes that same shoe and fixes the one thing it was never good at: weather. \u003cstrong\u003eHydroGuard 360°\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps water out, \u003cstrong\u003e100 g PrimaLoft\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps your toes warm and the \u003cstrong\u003eAll-Trac\u003c\/strong\u003e outsole keeps you upright on wet rock, slush and ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLong nights in wet grass, cold ladders and slippery rooftops. If the sneaky beaky stuff doesn't stop when the weather turns, neither should your shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipstop, Suede and Leather Upper\u003c\/strong\u003e – Light, tear-resistant and durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydroGuard 360° Waterproofing\u003c\/strong\u003e – A full waterproof bootie that stretches with your foot and still breathes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 g PrimaLoft Insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Keeps you warm without holding moisture inside the shoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Trac Outsole\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cold-weather rubber with flexible lugs that grip wet, icy and uneven ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltraCush Drop-In Footbed\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cushioning for long days on your feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePadded High-Top Collar\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ankle coverage without the weight of a boot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripstop, suede and leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproofing:\u003c\/strong\u003e HydroGuard 360° bootie construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g PrimaLoft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootbed:\u003c\/strong\u003e UltraCush, removable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-Trac rubber, at least 30% recycled and regenerative rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight work in cold and wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-vis and plainclothes use in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban movement in rain, slush and snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel, EDC and off-duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose the Sk8-Hi MTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's the same shoe special operations made their own, rebuilt for Nordic weather. It won't replace your -30 °C boots, and it doesn't try to. For everything from October rain to January slush, it's the best shoe out there for mischievous operations and sneaky beaky stuff when it's cold, dark and wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrush off dirt once it's dry and wipe the ripstop panels with a damp cloth. Dry them at room temperature, never on a radiator or next to a fire. Hit the suede with a protector spray now and then to keep the outer fabric from soaking through. Keep them out of the washing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING INFO!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVans\u003c\/strong\u003e use US sizing and the Sk8-Hi generally fits true to size. If you have wide feet or plan to wear thick wool socks, go half a size up. 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