Year launched: 2005

The Hosoi Vans have always been popular among Vans aficionados and different designs are released annually and a new package of the Vans Era & Sk8-Hi have been designed for this years release. The two models will feature the traditional raising sun graphic along with the classic Red, White and Black color-way. Both are very simple and a must have for this years Hosoi Vans release.
Hosoi is an American professional skateboarder. He was also known by the nicknames “Christ” and “Holmes”. Hosoi, along with Tony Hawk, was the most popular skateboarder for the better part of the 1980s. He started skating at five years old. Hosoi is married to Jennifer Lee and has two sons, Rhythm Hosoi and Classic Hosoi.