MODERN FEATURES, OLD-SCHOOL DESIGN - THE VANS SK8-HI MTE IS A RUGGED CLASSIC FOR COLD, WET DAYS. The SK8-Hi MTE reinterprets Vans' legendary hi-top shoe and comes with added design details for extra protection from the elements.ConstructionThe upper material made of weather-resistant premium leather, the thick lining and the heat-storing Primaloft layer between the inner sole and outsole, warm the foot and protect it from moisture.The Hydroguard wrap is a waterproof shell that encloses a foot. This means that wetness and cold do not stand a chance.