The first thing you want from any hoodie is comfort. Vans know this, and the Versa Hoodie DX delivers. It’s made from a fabric blend that’s just as warm and snug as it looks, and is available in three colourways, cement heather, old gold and classic black (or grey, yellow, and black, if you prefer).

However, beneath those good looks is a serious piece of gear that, once you wear, you’ll wonder how you’ve coped for so long without. That comfortable fabric blend? It’s a heavyweight, super durable fleece, designed to withstand abrasions. This is particularly handy when that flip-trick you tried goes wayward and you find yourself careering towards Morrisons car park elbows first.

The Vans Versa Hoodie DX also utilises something called StormCotton which, despite sounding like somebody from TV’s Gladiators who didn’t quite make the final cut, is actually a Hydrophobic shield that prevents water from soaking into the hoodie. Instead, it beads on the surface and rolls off, giving the Versa enhanced water repelling properties.

If you’re doing most of your skateboarding in California, this sounds like it might be handy, but it’s an absolute Godsend if you ever try skating in Manchester.