You are Made for the Elements. These are your Vans. Vans MTE is the byproduct of a lifetime spent outdoors, because Vans know that the pursuit of your passions isnt always accompanied by a fair-weather forecast. Rain, sleet, snow, mud, windnothing is going to stand between you and your next adventure. Vans created MTE to deliver on a new promise of an all-weather shoe, the Kids Sk8-Hi MTE-1 builds upon their legendary high top with MTE-1 architecture so that you can stay protected from the elements with classic Vans styling. This heritage silhouette features enhanced thermoregulation properties, the new MTE-1 HydroGuard Wrap for moisture management, a lightweight single-density UltraCush footbed, and their classic all-conditions rubber in a reverse waffle pattern for traction that keeps you covered from the city streets to the uncharted outdoors. Finished with durable water repellent-treated suede uppers, the Kids Sk8-Hi MTE-1 brings an iconic Vans aesthetic to uncompromising cold weather comfort. Whether you find yourself bagging snowcapped peaks or braving a rain-soaked commute, you can set off with confidence knowing that every stitch of your equipment is intentionally placed to provide ultimate versatility. Its about the stories you create along your journey.