Vans Sk8-Hi Gore-Tex MTE-3, olive/black

You are Made For The Elements. These are your Vans.

The Sk8-Hi GORE-TEX® MTE-3 is all-terrain ready and offers maximum protection from the elements. Built with Vans’ most technically advanced and purpose-built all-weather technology—including GORE-TEX® breathable waterproofing to keep you dry, a heat retaining 3M Thinsulate™ insulation package to keep you warm, and an MTE-3 outsole with the All-Trac rubber compound to keep you on your feet—this uncompromising Sk8-Hi upgrade delivers our most progressive cold weather promises so that nothing stands between you and your next adventure. It is made with leather, textile, and synthetic uppers.

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Attention customers outside of Canada: Vans has a strict policy against cross border purchases. We will be unable to fulfill any orders for customers outside of Canada.

About Vans:

Vans are synonymous with California and skate culture. Their timeless designs have transcended generations and will for years to come.

Their humble roots ring true to any DIY'er as taken from their Wikipedia entry:

"On March 16, 1966, at 704 East Broadway in Anaheim, California, U.S., brothers Paul Van Doren and James Van Doren, Gordon Lee, and Serge D'Elia opened the first Vans store under the name The Van Doren Rubber Company. Paul Van Doren and D'Elia owned the majority of the company, while James Van Doren and Lee each owned a 10 percent stake. The business manufactured shoes and sold them directly to the public. On that first morning, twelve customers purchased Vans deck shoes, which are now known as "Authentic". The company displayed three styles of shoes, which were priced between US$2.49 and US$4.99, but on the opening day, the company had only manufactured display models without any inventory ready to sell—the store rack boxes were actually empty.

Nevertheless, the twelve customers selected the colours and styles they desired, and were asked to return later in the afternoon to pick up their purchases. Paul Van Doren and Lee then rushed to the factory to manufacture the selected shoes. When the customers returned that afternoon to pick up their shoes, Paul Van Doren and Lee realized that they had forgotten to maintain a cash reserve to provide change to customers. The customers were therefore given the shoes and asked to return the following day with their payments. All twelve of the customers returned the following day to pay for their items."