Product Spotlight - Vans Rowan 2 Skate Shoes

In contrast to the original 'Rowan Pro' shoe, the Vans Rowan 2 features a more athletic look - with the shoe even having a baseball-themed launch party - taking inspiration from those vintage court shoe aesthetics that are super popular at the minute.

In keeping with the court shoe look, the Vans Rowan 2 skate shoe features a multi-panelled upper with a reinforced suede toe-panel for an extra layer of protection where it's needed most.

To further improve durability, the toe patch extends all the way back to the ollie area and even rises up towards the laces to help further prevent blow-outs in high-wear areas, even if you're not big on your kickflips.

As if all this wasn't enough to ensure long-lasting performance, the Vans Rowan 2 also features their signature Duracap underlay beneath the suede for a final layer of defence making these shoes absolutely bomb-proof.

Given Rowan's propensity for getting buck, the Vans Rowan 2 has been built with impact protection in mind, featuring a solid cupsole construction to ensure long-lasting comfort and support. 

As part of this cupsole construction, the outsole of the Vans Rowan 2 features extra-thick sidewalls which help to further improve the shoe's stability and durability by holding the shoe in shape and reducing contact with the upper.

Coming through with a one-two cushioning combo, the Vans Rowan 2 features Vans' patented, dual-density ImpactWaffle technology, providing additional cushioning in the heel and towards the forefoot for ultimate impact protection without reducing boardfeel.

This is then coupled with Vans' SickStick rubber compound in the outsole ensuring that the Vans Rowan 2 provides maximum grip and board control, alongside a pivot circle in the forefoot for easy foot adjustments and a reversed waffle tread pattern on the heel for extra longevity.