The look and feel of the Sk8-Hi 46 CA of this spring’s Vans California Collection is in a class of its own. So-called “near deer” leather is a piece of trade vernacular for one thing, and one thing only: premium full grain leather as supple and smooth as they come. A dark, rich navy tone on vamp, eyestay, tongue, heel, and the front portion of a split side panel offers an intriguing contrast to the boldly striped, washed textile that runs from side panel up the ankle and into the lining. Complementing waxed, white laces, a white side-stripe, and a pigskin Vans label on the tongue complete this Sk8-Hi 46 CA silhouette.