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vans og authentic lx og black lizard SK8-Hi dressed in eye-catching print with high-class performance. Its silhouette has stood the test of time, having been adapted through several collabs and customs while still being true to its skateboarding roots. Overall, this modern-age punk is a real deal for buyers who are rooting for an affordable yet eye-catching shoe.

Vans VN0A3MVL195 STYLE 36 DECON SF PEWTER TRUE WHI Sneakers Shoes VN0A3MVL195 Pros

  • Budget-friendly price
  • Neck-breaking style
  • Customizable kicks
  • Loved by flat feet
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  • Stunning collabs
  • Grippy sole

Vans VN0A3MVL195 STYLE 36 DECON SF PEWTER TRUE WHI Sneakers Shoes VN0A3MVL195 Cons

  • Upper isn’t durable
  • Poor cushioning
  • Not breathable

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The Vans VN0A3MVL195 STYLE 36 DECON SF PEWTER TRUE WHI Sneakers Shoes VN0A3MVL195 gets a combination of breathability via its ventilation holes to its side, cushioning from PopCush Technology, and better overall durability. The Vans Skate Chukka Sneakers Shoes VN0A7SLZ636 also provides ample cushioning in a more durable model with the bonus of having arch support for those that need it.

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The sneaker’s look has been praised to no end. Its style has been described by wearers to be “badass” and “perfectly retro” in the way they “clash fantastically with everything.” A wearer even says that they are “Gr8 for sk8ing and even better for stunnin’.”

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Its checkerboard design has been central to this, with a fan saying that it gives “an optical illusion quality” transforming the shoe into another eyecatcher.

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The sneaker’s silhouette has reached cultural prominence, even collaborating with several icons including the late Jeff Grosso, Skateistan, Supreme, Sailor Moon, and Spongebob among others. 

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In addition, some of those who buy them look forward to customizing their pair. Several customs have been made centered around its checkerboard design, integrating school banners, floral prints, and other amazing designs. It has also been a target base sneaker for roller skates.

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These sneakers were found to be great for skateboarding. A fan says that it still has the “same sticky sole as the first pair I bought in '78.” In addition to excellent traction, several have praised the board feel of this shoe.

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Its ankle support has also been praised, especially by a person who is recovering from a fracture. In addition, a skateboarder loved its ample padding for cushioning their ankles while doing tricks.

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Similar to other Vans shoes, it lacks arch support but this was a fact celebrated by flat-footers.

The Vans Checkerboard SK8-Hi comes at a good price

The Vans Checkerboard SK8-Hi retails at $85 making it significantly lower than the average price of a high-top Vans sneaker at $105. 

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A skateboarder believes that the model is “unable to put up with the abuse of modern skateboarding.”  Several chimed in with their experiences which include:

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History of Vans Checkerboard SK8-Hi

In 1977, Vans Era Japanese Type Czarne buty sportowe w szachownicę featuring a leather and canvas upper with a sticky rubber outsole. Many skaters loved this sturdy design suitable for their board flips and tricks. The Style 36 was introduced around the same time Era Vans Drop V Gräddvit.

SK8-Hi showcases well-celebrated features from its predecessor, the Old Skool. This model retained the signature waffle sole and the canvas-leather upper and the brand's logo, the jazz stripe. During the early days of Vans, shoes can be customized. People sometimes brought some fabric to the warehouse and had it turned into a sneaker. Meanwhile, some chose to doodle on the blank space of the high-top silhouette of the SK8-Hi. Many favored this model to be their canvas.

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Various iterations molded from the SK8-Hi were launched in the market, which shoes to multiple kinds of consumers. One is the Checkerboard SK8-Hi which features the same fundamentals as the SK8-Hi and is enhanced with an eccentric checkerboard print.