Our Legendary Sk8-Hi with Heel Zippers for Easy In and Out The Sk8-Hi was a game changer as the first high-top skate shoe to break onto the scene in 1978. But the innovation didn’t stop there. Combining this legendary silhouette with glittery gunmetal panels, matching laces, and a zipper entry at the heel for increased versatility, the Kids Sk8-Hi Zip blends bold design with easy access for an iconic style like no other.