Vans Introduces the AVE 2.0

Vans designer Neal Shoemaker sat down with our 2015 SOTY to talk through all the tech in this new design. Get a look here before they drop March 28th.


If AVE's talkin' tech, you better listen

SP24 Skate AVE2Knit AVE SignLaunch DTLA CA 2023 Acosta 1500He also knows the thing about the classics. Sign jam in LA       Photo: Acosta

SP24 Skate AVE2 0Knit 2000They're probably pretty good for hoppin' fences too
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