Adventure met swagger in the latest drop from Vans—the MTE™ Crosspath and its cooler older sibling, the MTE™ Crosspath Mid. Imagine shoes that could literally walk the talk, hopping from skate parks to mountain paths with the kind of ease that said, “Yeah, I was ready for anything. Brought it on!”
Vans kicked it up a notch with this lineup, weaving together their iconic skateboarding roots with the rugged demands of all-terrain wear. It was as if your favourite sneaker got a turbo boost and an all-access pass to every spot on your wild weekend bucket list. Whether darting through urban alleys or dodging puddles on forest trails, these shoes were on your feet, whispering, “What’s next?”
What made the MTE Crosspath series a true standout wasn’t just its hybrid vigor. It was the sneaky sophistication in its design. The shoes were decked out in 100% recycled PET—because being eco-friendly is seriously cool—and came stitched together with Vans’ sleek RAPIDWELD™ technology. Abrasion-resistant paneling? Check. Non-PFC DWR water-repellent coating? Double check. Because let’s face it, nobody has time for soggy socks.
The new outsole was a masterpiece of grip, designed for those who didn’t just face the elements—they chased them. Enhanced with a traction pattern that maximized contact with the ground, these shoes gripped the earth like they meant it, keeping you steady as you went. And with a midsole made of at least 50% biobased EVA foam, it was clear that Vans wasn’t just stepping lightly on the planet—they were giving it a respectful nod.
Capping off the launch, Vans sent some of their coolest cats—snowboarders like Ryo Aizawa and Jill Perkins—to tear up the late-winter scene in St. John’s, Newfoundland. It was a mix of flipping tricks and street cred, all strapped up in the Crosspath series, proving these shoes weren’t just for show—they were for serious play.
Priced to own the adventure (€140 for the Crosspath and €150 for the Crosspath Mid), these kicks were ready to roll out and did so on October 1st. So, if your life’s a mixtape of urban exploits and nature escapades, Vans just dropped your new favourite track.
In the end, the MTE Crosspath series wasn’t just another pair of shoes; they were a vibe, a statement, a challenge to live every day like it’s a choose-your-own-adventure book. CircleZeroEight readers, laced up—it was time to add some fun to your step and some style to your wild!
