Product - Vans Skateboarding Get Super Tech For The AVE 2.0

The mad heads at Vans Skateboarding over in the USA have developed the latest and possibly the most technically designed skate shoe alongside Anthony Van Engelen for the AVE 2.0, his third signature shoe for one of skateboarding's oldest footwear brands. 

Cutting edge is one way to describe this futuristic skate shoe as the AVE 2.0 utilises some of the more forward-thinking technology Vans Skateboarding has to offer.

The AVE 2.0 is built with an "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 gruelling sessions."

"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."

“20 years ago, skate shoes just gave the appearance of tech. Now, we’re in the future, where that technical design extends to the shoe’s performance.” - Anthony Van Engelen

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Key Features:

  • Unparalleled knit upper made of technical textile with zonal construction.
  • Extra stretch at the top of the foot and collar for an adaptable fit.
  • Open knit on the midfoot for increased breathability.
  • More dense knit towards the heel for structure and durability.
  • RapidWeld™ technology for improved fit and feel with a no-sew welded upper.
  • Suede vamps, bottom eye stays, and toe boxes for enhanced flick.
  • UltimateWaffle™ midsole and outsole.
  • Combination of UltraCush™ cushioning and TPU midfoot support.
  • SickStick™ rubber outsoles for cushioning and board feel. 
 Anthony sends a Switch Wallie through the crust in the AVE 2.0 'Cream'
 

Buy the AVE 2.0 featured throughout the article in cream here! 

Not a fan of the cream? Take a look at the AVE 2.0 in black!

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Want more Anthony? Read our AVE / Mike O'Meally Interview here