In honour of longtime Vans global team rider Anthony Van Engelen’s storied career & enduring impact on skateboarding culture, Vans unveils the AVE Pro featuring Vans’ Ultimate Waffle, Van Engelen’s first signature cupsole silhouette in over a decade. For AVE, “good enough” isn’t good enough, so he worked with the Vans design team every step of the way, through innovative research, design & wear testing to create a shoe worthy of his name. Featured in premium suede with mesh paneling, the all-new AVE Pro is enhanced with Duracap™ reinforced underlays in high abrasion areas & Rapid Weld™ no-sew technology that utilizes heat-fused upper panels for an extremely strong bond that’s more durable, flexible, & lighter than conventional stitching. The pro model also features Lux Liner™ technology, integrating the tongue & internal lining for a more snug & consistent fit, along with a molded heel counter for additional structure & heel lock. The best feature lies in Vans’ Ultimate Waffle outsole featuring an internal shank to keep flex in the forefoot, built-in impact cushioning with a full length Ultracush midsole, & unrivaled grip to present a shoe that has a familiar Vans feel & flexibility with the comfort & protection of a modern construction. shogun-image-section