Vans Skate and Dime MTL have put out a few bangers over the years, and this one took everyone by storm. A true reanimation of the original 2001 design, they decided to bring back the Rowley XLT, in all it’s chunky glory. These disappeared faster than we had expected, but then again, we’re in the age of early 200’s retros, and chunky skate shoes are back in. These are perfect in every way, and Dime always does it right. From the Dime custom logo across the silhouette’s heel counter and tongue, to the period correct durable full synthetic nubuck upper, lightweight cut & buff EVA midsole, and all the upper padding you forgot was in there!
I wonder if Vans is going to release these in a wider, more GR variation? They probably will, and we will have a new horse to beat dead, like we did with the Knu Skool lol! We’ll just have to wait and see.
These dropped earlier this morning, and have all but sold out everywhere. The shoe comes in a Navy colorway, while in true Dime fashion, they released a shop/website exclusive Birch colorway. Both retail for $120 USD.
tons of pics after the jump
