
VANS SKATEBOARDING - ROWAN Z3 (GUM / BORDEAUX RED)
Style Code: VN000V74BRD
Push performance and board control forward with the Vans Skate Rowan Z3, the next evolution in Rowan Zorilla’s signature footwear line. Merging retro athletic shoe aesthetics with cutting-edge skate engineering, the Rowan Z3 introduces a refined silhouette designed to absorb heavy street impacts while delivering uncompromised board feel. Featured in a rich Gum Bordeaux Red colorway with a gum sidewall, this model combines a soft, textured suede upper with a supportive padded structure built for relentless street progression.
Driven by direct performance insights from Rowan himself, the Rowan Z3 features Vans’ Impact Waffle™ outsole paired with a full-length drop-in midsole, making it a great tool for handling big sets, high gaps, and long daily sessions.
Technical Specifications & Performance Features
Engineered with sport-inspired structural support and advanced impact defense:
Impact Waffle™ Technology: Vans’ impact-dampening outsole design, engineered specifically to absorb severe landing shock and disperse force across the foot without sacrificing essential arch support or board feel.
SickStick™ Rubber Compound & Gum Sidewall: Outfitted with Vans’ proprietary gum rubber compound for maximum board adhesion, flexible board feel, and dependable traction, complete with a classic gum sidewall look.
DURACAP™ Reinforced Underlays: Strategic rubber underlays positioned beneath key abrasion zones through the toe box and side panels to shield against continuous grip tape friction.
Full-Length Midsole Cushioning: Integrated internal midsole delivers edge-to-edge impact protection and energy return to keep feet fresh through grueling skate sessions.
Textured Suede Upper: High-grade Bordeaux Red suede construction provides a rich, soft-textured finish with outstanding flick control and long-lasting durability.
Padded Quarter Panels & Retro Styling: Reinforced padded quarters add structural lockdown, ankle comfort, and an athletic silhouette inspired by classic performance footwear.
Product Summary
The Vans Rowan Z3 in Gum Bordeaux Red (VN000V74BRD) is built for skaters who demand heavy-impact defense alongside classic board control. Combining the Impact Waffle outsole, DURACAP rubber reinforcement, sticky SickStick gum outsoles, and a textured suede upper, Rowan Zorilla’s signature model delivers an athletic, high-performance skate shoe engineered to take a beating and keep performing.
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