Introduced in 1978 as one of the first high-top skate shoes, Style 38 was a fresh silhouette that instantly made its way into the footwear design canon. The iconic, skinnier Vans Sidestripeâ„¢ and eyestays of the original are reintroduced on the Premium Sk8-Hi 38 Reissue Shoes, along with a higher glossed sidewall.