Sk8-Hi checkerboard Zen Blue. New with tags. The Checkerboard 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. It also includes sturdy canvas uppers with the iconic Vans checkerboard print, padded collars for support and flexibility, and signature rubber waffle outsoles.