The Sk 8-Hi was introduced in 1978 as " Style 38, & showcased the now-iconic Vans Sidestripe on yet another innovative silhouette. As only the second model featuring the recognizable marker formerly known as the jazz stripe, the Sk 8-Hi took skate functionality to the next level above the ankle, where skateboarders used & abused their lower extremities the most. The Sk 8-Hi not only shielded bones from skateboards catapulted at them but also brought a whole new look to the park.