Our verdict
Paying homage to the place that started it all, the Vans Anaheim Factory SK8-Hi 38 DX gives a symbolic comeback full of intricate revamps. Giving the shoe its vintage shade, the colorways of the sneaker embellish the silhouette with the right combination of tints that perfectly accentuates a fashionable style.
Pros
- Vintage appeal
- Supreme comfort for everyday routines
- High-quality build
- Attractive design
- Cotton laces
- Supreme board feel
Cons
- Needs break-in period
- Non-durable
- Quite flat insoles
Who should buy the Vans Anaheim Factory SK8-Hi 38 DX
Designed to go back to the original format of the SK8-Hi, the Vans Anaheim Factory SK8-Hi 38 DX offers you:
- A vintage look that gives off a nostalgic vibe
- A pair of Vans kicks that stays true to its roots
- Comfort and style that keeps you looking fashion-forward on the streets
A classic design and a vintage appeal
The color combination for the Vans Anaheim Factory SK8-Hi 38 DX is superbly done which not only emphasizes casual clothes but also brings forth a vintage appeal into the streets.
The high-top collar perfectly coincides with skinny jeans but jeans that would cover it would also do the trick. Men are going in shorts here, and women are flaunting this with skirts and dresses.
A design that stays true to its roots
Displaying different two-tone colorways, the Vans Anaheim FActory SK8-Hi 38 DX deviates from the original SK8-Hi. It also has a thinner lace bed overlay that extends up to the lateral side of the toe box as compared to the concurrent skate-specific iterations of the SK8-Hi.
The foxing tape that fuses the vulcanized construction is much glossier with the Anaheim Factory SK8-Hi 38 DX.
Behind the creation of the Vans Anaheim Factory SK8-Hi 38 DX
Vans had introduced numerous versions of skate sneakers throughout its historical career. The high-top revamp of the Old Skool which is the SK8-Hi was one of these models. Both the SK8-Hi and the Old Skool display the famous Vans Sidestripe which would be carried on to other iterations through the years.
The Vans Anaheim Factory SK8-Hi 38 DX is an iteration that gives honor to the factory as well as the first accents of the SK8-Hi. Colorways also resemble the initial look of the coveted sneaker.
