The Sk8-Hi Tapered, a deconstructed version of the classic lace-up high top, features a more slender and fitted silhouette than the traditional Sk8-Hi. Finished with a stacked platform sole. In 1966, the Van Doren Rubber Company opened for business in Anaheim, CA. Since then, Vans has evolved beyond surf and skate sensibilities to draw influence from a Southern California culture that is as diverse as it is progressive.