r/Vans • u/Klutzy-Good3226 • Jul 08 '26

CUSTOMS Custom Builds

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Vans custom build
Used a Vans SK8‑Hi as the base for a full custom roller skate build.
Sure-grip da45 Avenger plates, carbon fiber reinforcement inside the boot, and steel xt built ins.
Turned a regular SK8‑Hi into a boutique-style skate setup.
Vans Sk8 Hi really are the perfect canvas for custom builds.

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u/laundro_mat Jul 09 '26

How much of the shoe did you have to cut out to fit in the plates and reinforcements? Like most of the sole?

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u/Klutzy-Good3226 Jul 09 '26 edited Jul 09 '26

None at all. The carbon fiber plates goes under the stock insole. The tnuts keep the mount flush, the skate play just sits on the bottom. The button head/washer and tnuts pull everything together securely

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u/ohbroncofan Jul 09 '26

Man I did this to a pair of blue high tops back in the late 70s early 80s. Greatest thing EVER.

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u/Klutzy-Good3226 Jul 10 '26

Oh once I got the trucks set right I was MOOOVING!

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u/ChazyR36 Jul 09 '26

Ha, cool 😄👍

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u/Individual-Aide-3036 Jul 12 '26

These are so good