It’s hard to find a shoe that’s been beloved by more groups of people than a classic pair of Vans. Everyone from skater kids to ska punks to sporty dads can get behind the look and feel of these iconic shoes, with their dozens of styles, colorways, and designs making them customizable to a T. But until recently, Vans had an Achilles heel: They really, really weren’t very good as multi-season shoes, especially outdoors.
The new MTE—that’s “Made for Everything”—line from Vans solves that age old problem. Building on the wildly successful SK8-HI high top design, these shoes are decked out with a water resistant internal membrane, super grippy all-weather rubber soles, and zonal insulation that keeps your feet at just the right temperature no matter the weather. They’re the best of both worlds: Classic Vans style with rugged outdoor functionality.
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