Scene Setting

The sky hangs low, grey with sleet. You step out in the SK8-Hi GORE-TEX Insulated Shoe, leather, suede, and weatherproof calm wrapped around your stride. The pavement shines, but you don’t flinch.

Product Description

The SK8-Hi GORE-TEX Insulated is Vans’ classic silhouette reimagined for winter’s terms. Waterproof yet breathable, the GORE-TEX internal bootie seals out rain and snow while letting heat escape. Inside, 200-gram Duratherm insulation traps warmth without swelling the shape. The upper balances leather, suede, and recycled textile, keeping structure sharp. Below, an All-Trac rubber outsole grips cold, wet ground with purpose. Ultracush™ cushioning sits underfoot, softening the bite of frozen concrete.

Highlights & Technical Notes

• Upper: leather, suede, and recycled textile mix

• Waterproofing: internal GORE-TEX bootie (PFAS-free)

• Insulation: 200 g Duratherm for warmth without bulk

• Outsole: All-Trac cold-weather rubber — traction on wet or icy terrain

• Cushioning: Ultracush™ drop-in footbed

• Sustainability: includes recycled and regenerative rubber components

• Silhouette: high-top SK8-Hi profile, winterized build