Vans have collaborated with skateboarding legend Anthony Van Engelen for the third time, creating a shoe collection that is the pinnacle of self-expression.
Van Engelen has always pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, from skateboarding to personal style and now into skate footwear.
The AVE 2.0 is a cutting-edge skate shoe that talks the talk and walks the walk. Designed with an unparalleled knit upper made of technical textiles, the AXE 2.0 is durable and fashionable.
“Twenty years ago, skate shoes just gave the appearance of tech,” said Van Engelen of his new signature model.
“Now, we’re the future, where that technical design extends to the shoe’s performance.”
With an almost three-decade career in the skating industry, Van Engelen has remained at the forefront of skate culture due to his fearless skating style and willingness to push boundaries.
This same mindset has been extended into his footwear, with the AVE 2.0 designed to handle the brunt force of skating whilst remaining comfortable and stylish.
The shoe has been designed with extra stretch at the top of the foot and the collar, making it flexible. The open knit on the midfoot increases breathability, while the dense knit towards the heel aids with structure and resistance.
In combination with this, the knit material is enhanced with RabidWeld, a stitchless construction that improves fit and feel with a no-sew welded upper.
“I’ve found knit material to be super comfortable, lightweight and breathable,” expressed Van Engelen.
“Combined with suede in the more high-use parts of the shoe, it makes for a great mixture of design and performance.
Other key design features of AVE 2.0 include suede vamps, bottom eye stays, and toe boxes for enhanced flick. These details, plus an external TPU heel cage, have created a shoe that can withstand even the most gruelling sessions.
This collaboration marks the third shoe Van Engelen and Vans designed over ten years, with each design exploring new skate shoe innovative technology.
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