An Early Geoff Rowley Signature Shoe Makes a Comeback. Digging into the Vans archive, the Rowley XLT echoes Vans Skateboarding's rich history while propelling skate culture forward. Originally released as a signature style in 2001, this low-top shoe is packed with details inspired by the 90s and 2000s skate scenes, including a puffy tongue, shorter vamp, and bulky ankle collar. Whether you're a veteran or stepping onto a skateboard for the first time, the Rowley XLT is a quintessential yet timeless style from an iconic era of skateboarding and fashion.
An Early Geoff Rowley Signature Shoe Makes a Comeback. Digging into the Vans archive, the Rowley XLT echoes Vans Skateboarding's rich history while propelling skate culture forward. Originally released as a signature style in 2001, this low-top shoe is packed with details inspired by the 90s and 2000s skate scenes, including a puffy tongue, shorter vamp, and bulky ankle collar. Whether you're a veteran or stepping onto a skateboard for the first time, the Rowley XLT is a quintessential yet timeless style from an iconic era of skateboarding and fashion.
An Early Geoff Rowley Signature Shoe Makes a Comeback. Digging into the Vans archive, the Rowley XLT echoes Vans Skateboarding's rich history while propelling skate culture forward. Originally released as a signature style in 2001, this low-top shoe is packed with details inspired by the 90s and 2000s skate scenes, including a puffy tongue, shorter vamp, and bulky ankle collar. Whether you're a veteran or stepping onto a skateboard for the first time, the Rowley XLT is a quintessential yet timeless style from an iconic era of skateboarding and fashion.
An Early Geoff Rowley Signature Shoe Makes a Comeback. Digging into the Vans archive, the Rowley XLT echoes Vans Skateboarding's rich history while propelling skate culture forward. Originally released as a signature style in 2001, this low-top shoe is packed with details inspired by the 90s and 2000s skate scenes, including a puffy tongue, shorter vamp, and bulky ankle collar. Whether you're a veteran or stepping onto a skateboard for the first time, the Rowley XLT is a quintessential yet timeless style from an iconic era of skateboarding and fashion.
Last updated at 03/20/2026 12:48:25
Vans Rowley Xlt Black White Red Mens US 7
Delivery $8
originally posted on skatedeluxe.com/en
Everything is just right with these shoes. The material is great, no manufacturing faults and the fit of the sneakers is absolutely perfect. They feel extremely light but still make a robust impression. The best Vans sneakers I've had on my feet in a long time.
originally posted on skatedeluxe.com/en
just like the first iteration from 20 years ago. Sure, you can complain about the price, but they were almost as expensive back then. AND the white leather version is still in perfect condition. The quality of the gluing is probably still the same. So ok, but could certainly be a bit better. The black and blue ones just disintegrated sometime around 2016..
originally posted on vans.co.uk
Everytime I've had cause to message Vans, I ALWAYS said "can you please. bring back the Rowley XLT... the greatest skate show ever?"I would also ask why we don't get stickers anymore, as I'd cover my snowboard in then (zi wear Danny Kass snowboard boots... another best from Vans. I even bought the 92 reissue Half Cans. While you can tell the modern shoes are better.... it was still great to have a throwback. These Rowley XLT are the absolute bomb. His pro. models. had leant more to Vans Old school style (which I'm wearing the Pro skate version right now! However the return of the XLT will mean that my show cupboard will just be filled with them...... since they are simply the best shoe ever made (with the help of one of the best Street skaters to ever live)Long ... MoreEverytime I've had cause to message Vans, I ALWAYS said "can you please. bring back the Rowley XLT... the greatest skate show ever?"I would also ask why we don't get stickers anymore, as I'd cover my snowboard in then (zi wear Danny Kass snowboard boots... another best from Vans. I even bought the 92 reissue Half Cans. While you can tell the modern shoes are better.... it was still great to have a throwback. These Rowley XLT are the absolute bomb. His pro. models. had leant more to Vans Old school style (which I'm wearing the Pro skate version right now! However the return of the XLT will mean that my show cupboard will just be filled with them...... since they are simply the best shoe ever made (with the help of one of the best Street skaters to ever live)Long live Geoff Rowley and long live the XLT(I wonder how many of you also. added an aside in emails to Vans to bring back the XLT? I bet it must have been 1000s of us, for them to actually do it! Thanks Vans... the only shoes I wear, skate, snowboard, hiking and hiking.... I just know without trying them on that UK 9.5 will fit perfectly! I'm sure it's the same for some of you guys and gala.
Vans Rowley Xlt Black White Red Mens US 7
Delivery $8
Everything is just right with these shoes. The material is great, no manufacturing faults and the fit of the sneakers is absolutely perfect. They feel extremely light but still make a robust impression. The best Vans sneakers I've had on my feet in a long time.
just like the first iteration from 20 years ago. Sure, you can complain about the price, but they were almost as expensive back then. AND the white leather version is still in perfect condition. The quality of the gluing is probably still the same. So ok, but could certainly be a bit better. The black and blue ones just disintegrated sometime around 2016..
Everytime I've had cause to message Vans, I ALWAYS said "can you please. bring back the Rowley XLT... the greatest skate show ever?"I would also ask why we don't get stickers anymore, as I'd cover my snowboard in then (zi wear Danny Kass snowboard boots... another best from Vans. I even bought the 92 reissue Half Cans. While you can tell the modern shoes are better.... it was still great to have a throwback. These Rowley XLT are the absolute bomb. His pro. models. had leant more to Vans Old school style (which I'm wearing the Pro skate version right now! However the return of the XLT will mean that my show cupboard will just be filled with them...... since they are simply the best shoe ever made (with the help of one of the best Street skaters to ever live)Long ... MoreEverytime I've had cause to message Vans, I ALWAYS said "can you please. bring back the Rowley XLT... the greatest skate show ever?"I would also ask why we don't get stickers anymore, as I'd cover my snowboard in then (zi wear Danny Kass snowboard boots... another best from Vans. I even bought the 92 reissue Half Cans. While you can tell the modern shoes are better.... it was still great to have a throwback. These Rowley XLT are the absolute bomb. His pro. models. had leant more to Vans Old school style (which I'm wearing the Pro skate version right now! However the return of the XLT will mean that my show cupboard will just be filled with them...... since they are simply the best shoe ever made (with the help of one of the best Street skaters to ever live)Long live Geoff Rowley and long live the XLT(I wonder how many of you also. added an aside in emails to Vans to bring back the XLT? I bet it must have been 1000s of us, for them to actually do it! Thanks Vans... the only shoes I wear, skate, snowboard, hiking and hiking.... I just know without trying them on that UK 9.5 will fit perfectly! I'm sure it's the same for some of you guys and gala.
I had real trouble finding these Vans in Chili and size 11. I guess because they have been out for a while. Finally tracked them down here. Great service, although they were pretty much max RRP at £129.
Rowley is my favourite style of shoe. I have several pairs now. I'm glad they finally released a navy pair.
These shoes are great. I've been waiting for the Navy blue for months.I wear a size 13. Only problem is they run a little small in the toe box. I have the black/gray Rowley XLT that previously came out and the toe box fits, but not on the current shoe.
Used for Skateboarding. I wish they had the half cab insoles. I swapped mine and they work great for my 45 year old knees and back.
Great fit and style. I tend to prefer these in 10.5 whereas most of my shoes are fine at 10.0. Absolute all time fave and, with exception to how long this wait was, I could not be more pleased with the navy release. Knockout throwback to a very deserving shoe from one of the GOATs of skating.
I've been wearing Vans since the late 80's. These are light & comfy Rowley hit it out of the park on this design. Definitely the best shoe other than the old schools I've been wearing for decades.
I always hoped this day would come! I bought these back when they first came out in 01'. I bought 2 pair at that time, i got these purely for the memories and well beacause they were my favorite shoe for the longest time. Even when the shoes didnt fit anymore i rode through the pain lol. Thank you Vans for bringing back the memories i shared with my mom and the day these originally came out. Just recently passed and i was having a horrible day, opened my phone and typed in skate shoe and bam first thing that came up, felt like my mom was saying "im here". To me these are more then shoes, thank you Vans....
