Anthony Van Engelen is always pushing the
boundaries of what's possible — in skateboarding and skate footwear
alike. His new AVE 2.0 is a pinnacle expression of that ethos
"Commitment to Progression" a Global
Gallery tour with Van Engelen will
accompany the footwear release and kick off in Los Angeles on March
28
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COSTA
MESA, Calif., March 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Put Vans Skateboarding's most
advanced technology ever with Anthony Van
Engelen's speed and power, and what do you have? The AVE
2.0, a cutting-edge skate shoe that both talks the talk and walks
the walk. "20 years ago, skate shoes just gave the appearance of
tech," says Anthony Van Engelen of
his new signature model. "Now, we're in the future, where that
technical design extends to the shoe's performance."
With an illustrious quarter-century career, Van Engelen has remained at the forefront of
Skate Culture due to the fearless nature of his skating and his
willingness to always push boundaries. That mindset extends to his
footwear too, and, as a result, the AVE 2.0 is designed to handle
anything a skater can throw at it. The hero piece of the design is
its unparalleled knit upper, made of technical textile with a zonal
construction: extra stretch at the top of the foot and the collar
makes for an adaptable fit, while open knit on the midfoot
increase's breathability and a more dense knit towards the heel aid
with structure and durability. Combine this knit material with
RapidWeld™ (A stitchless construction for improved fit and feel
with a no-sew welded upper for seamless durability) suede vamps,
bottom eye stays and toe boxes for enhanced flick plus an external
TPU heel cage for increased lockdown, and you've got a shoe that
can stack up to even the most grueling sessions.
"I've found knit material to be super comfortable, lightweight
and breathable," says AVE. "Combined with suede in the more
high-use parts of the shoe, it makes for a great mixture of design
and performance."
The AVE 2.0 also has a torrent of tech below its top half thanks
to an UltimateWaffle™ midsole and outsole — a combination of
UltraCush™ cushioning, a TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) midfoot
support and SickStick™ rubber outsoles for cushioning and board
feel — packed up in a neutral yet energizing color scheme that
combines cream, white and black with a hit of neon green. "Vans and
I have stayed on track with innovations over three signature shoes
and ten years now," says Van
Engelen. "True innovation creates both a high-performance
skate shoe and excitement for what's possible in the future."
Accompanying the shoe's release is a concise collection of
apparel, including the Drill Chore AVE Loose Carp Denim Pant in
"Pirate Black," the AVE LS Woven in "Demitasse," the AVE SS Tee in
"Flame" and an AVE Beanie in "White."
The AVE 2.0 and its accompanying apparel collection will be
released on March 28
via vans.com/skateboarding and select skate shops. To
celebrate the footwear release, a Global Gallery tour titled
"Commitment to Progression," will kick off in downtown
Los Angeles the same day and touch
down in Shanghai and Seoul shortly thereafter—with AVE himself
present at every stop. Stay tuned for more info.
About Vans
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Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports
footwear, apparel, and accessories
brand. Vans® authentic collections are
sold in 97 countries through a network of subsidiaries,
distributors, and international
offices. Vans® has over 2,000 retail
locations globally including owned, concession and partnership
doors. The Vans® brand promotes
creative self-expression in youth culture across action sports,
art, music, and street culture and delivers progressive platforms
such as Vans Checkerboard Day, Vans Park
Series, Vans Triple Crown of
Surfing®, Vans Custom Culture,
and Vans' cultural hub and international music
venue, House of Vans.
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