A mismatched pair of Vans was the nostalgic impetus for legendary Vans team rider Geoff Rowley in this limited release, marking 20 years with Vans.
Vans is proud to celebrate its roots and global team rider Geoff Rowley’s career with a limited offering of the Rowley Pro and the Rowley Long Sleeve. The Rowley RapidWeld Pro LTD in limited-edition asphalt/black and solid black colorways will be available September 21 at select independent skate shops around the world, marking the skater’s influence over the past 20 years.
Reminiscent of a mismatched pair of charcoal grey and black Vans Native Americans he purchased in different sizes in the ‘90s, Geoff carried that original nostalgia into the design inspiration for the Rowley RapidWeld Pro LTD’s release. Going on to get his first-ever skate magazine cover in that same pair he purchased for just £5, Geoff and the Vans design team saw the shoes as a significant reminder of the legendary skater’s career over the last two decades.
Arriving from Liverpool in the mid ‘90s, Geoff turned the skate industry on its head, introducing a whole new generation of skaters to vulcanized footwear and the benefits of a shoe built from the ground up to improve grip, comfort and durability.
