In the early 90s, looking for more freedom and flexibility in their footwear, skaters had begun using household scissors to cut their high-tops closer to the ankles. The iconic sk8-mid was introduced as a direct response to skaters ever-evolving needs and soon became a classic. The premium sk8-mid 83 shoes bring back the retro toebox stitch, a single-row collar, and a skinnier sidestripe along with a higher glossed sidewall. 8 oz. Canvas, screenprinted and cow suede checkerboard print popular sk8-hi aesthetic in a mid-top shoe full grain leather collar lining 100% cotton laces woven flag label higher sidewall with gloss finish foxing tape with original 90's osnaburg reinforcement sola foam all-day-comfort (adc), anti-fatigue, 30% bio-based material.
