This is no vampire slayer although the design on the upper says so. It does not kill vampires though but competition. The Vans Slayer SK8-Hi is the perfect sneaker from the metal world hard core thrashers Slayer and skateboarding thrashers Vans. Pretty nice combination if you ask me.

The Vans Slayer SK8-Hi sneaker is a tribute not only to the classic Sk8-Hi but also to the metal band Slayer. The sneaker features design from the band’s album art from the 2003 Soundtrack of the Apocalypse compilation. You can always trust these slayers to thrash the competition even when it comes to sneakers.

Slayer is one of the world’s top thrash metal bands and belongs to the ranks of Iron Maiden and Bad Religion. These kicks can indeed kick your sanity if you can’t get your hands on this pair of sneaker that looks so thrashily gorgeous!

The Vans Slayer SK8-Hi is set for release this Spring 2009 and is part of a series of sneakers that will feature rock and metal bands. It is an all black upper sneaker with accents of red on the shoelaces and of course the slayer artwork. It has a selling price of $49.99.