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Montreal's Dime is showing no signs of slowing down, collaborating with sneaker giants like adidas, ASICS, and now Vans all in the same year. This time, it's all about the iconic "Rowley XLT" as Dime joins forces with Vans Skateboarding to revive this archival favorite.
The "Reanimation Series" by Vans Skateboarding aims to recreate the original silhouette of the Rowley XLT to a perfect 1:1 spec, including all the tech that made it a skate legend back in 2001. The colorway? It's the classic navy, as requested by the skate brand, staying true to the original design. But that's not all – you'll spot "Dime" branding on both the heel counter and tongue, marking this collaboration in style.
And if you're looking for something extra special, Dime has also crafted an exclusive "Birch" colorway of the Vans Rowley XLT. But here's the catch: it's dropping first on September 29th at the Dime x Vans Paris pop-up, and then again on Sept. 30th via DimeMTL.com. The "Navy" version will follow on Oct. 5th, hitting select Vans Skateboarding retailers.
👟 Get ready for a blast from the past with a touch of modern style! 👟