Vans AVE Pro. New signature skate shoes for the ones who demand perfect

In cooperation with one of his team riders, Vans introduced another signature model of shoes for the most demanding skaters. Model AVE Pro.

Vans AVE Pro. New sneakers from Vans tailored for those who always demand the best quality. They are not just good enough, but have been designed to exceed all expectations and give you the best skating experience. Let's show you how.

This is a new signature model that will expand the Vans line-up. One of their team riders, Anthony Van Engelen, known as AVE, collaborated on the development of these shoes.

When it comes to Anthony, he is never satisfied with less than the best. This was also the idea behind the entire development of these sneakers. Anthony was only willing to put his name on the most uncompromising, technically advanced skate shoe. Vans therefore combined the reinforced DURACAP™ upper, RapidWeld™ seamless construction and the comfortable LuxLiner™  for the optimum fit and durability. All grounded on the new UltimateWaffle™ outsole construction for the skate shoe worthy of the name "AVE Pro".

Anthony Van Engelen

Anthony is a San Diego native who spent six months of his formative teenage years living in Russia without a skateboard. He says that thanks to this experience he started to appreciate skateboarding much more. Upon returning back to the US, he had only one goal in his head - to become a PRO skater. Over the course of four years he managed to do so and today he is one of the most respected figures in American skateboarding.

Regardless of the era in skateboarding, AVE has always adhered to his natural, raw style on his board - he's like a bull charging at everything in his path. 

Van Engelen started riding for Vans in '05 and in '09 was honored by Transworld SKATEboarding with the Best Video Part of the Year award for his part in Alien Workshop's “Mind Field.” These days, together with the Vans brand, they are presenting shoes that share Anthony's characteristics exactly. Just like Anthony, they are more natural and brutal in style. And what's more, they have modern features that provide great boardfeel and riding confidence.

Both colorways are available here.