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Supra Skytop Red Patent (2008)

A look back at Supra’s bold Red Patent Skytop from September 2008, featuring a glossy red patent-leather upper, white accents, and limited retailer availability.

Back in September 2008, Supra’s Red Patent Skytop was one of the season’s most eye-catching releases. The high-top silhouette was finished in glossy red patent leather, giving the shoe a bold, almost liquid shine, while a clean white sole and white accents provided contrast.

The colorway had originally been expected earlier in the summer, but its release was pushed back. By September, the shoes were arriving at Supra retailers. Contemporary sneaker coverage noted that availability was limited, and recommended contacting local Supra dealers for a pair.

The Red Patent Skytop was part of Supra’s Fall 2008 NS lineup, a collection that leaned into statement-making materials and fashion-forward styling. It captured the energy of the late-2000s Skytop era, when Supra was pushing skate footwear into a more expressive streetwear space.

Red patent leather Supra Skytop high-top with white sole and white eyelet accents
Red patent Supra Skytop reference image. Image source: GOAT.

For more from the original release coverage, see Nice Kicks’ September 2008 feature on the Supra Skytop Red Patent.