I can say this boldly that Geoff Rowley single handedly brought VULCANIZED shoes back to the game. That statement is huge, not only in skateboarding but in all sneakers world. Crazy right? (*please note; once again skateboarder setting up the trend!)
When Vans signed Geoff Rowley in the year 99, he was rocking Authentic (not even Era) grinding down a gigantic Hubba ledge when the rest of the pros still wearing space skateboard shoes. Using vulcanized for his first pro shoes from Vans was a huge success. Soon after that, the rest follow. TRUE STORY!
12 years after his huge success, Geoff Rowley came out with his latest shoes called ROWLEY SPV (Super Pro Vulc), he once again tried something different, he reverse the traditional waffle sole into reversed-waffle, I don't even know what to call it.
ROWLEY SPV is another amazing shoes from Vans, not only it has a great shape and design, it feels super comfortable as well. We can only wish that we all can skate like Geoff cause I'm sure Geoff can skate gnarly even only by wearing a stocking.
SALUTE GEOFF!