This Isn't a Vans Skate Shoe, It's an Ultra-Tough Trail Shoe
The Vans UltraRange 2.0 RapidWeld isn't your classic waffle-soled Vans shoe. It is something significantly more rugged.
Compact, lightweight, and trail-capable, it’s a standout in Vans’ MTE (that stands for: Made for The Elements) lineup, a collection that’s rethinking what outdoor footwear can look and feel like from a skate-rooted brand.
The Crosspath, another recently debuted Vans MTE hiking shoe, is the loud, chunky trail junkie of the Vans’ MTE universe. Meanwhile, the new UltraRange 2.0 is its more laid-back cousin.
It’s a sporty sneaker-meets-hiker hybrid, embued with the classic features of Vans' most recognisable footwear: The jazz stripe is a callback to its Old Skool sneaker, while the reinforced front bumper takes notes from its newer skating models.
But remember, the UltraRange 2.0 isn’t for skating, it’s very much an evolved answer to outdoor footwear. With its breathable mesh, rugged RapidWeld build, and UltraCush midsole, it’s clearly built to handle more than just concrete.
Set to arrive on Vans' website later this summer, the UltraRange 2.0 RapidWeld might look a lot like a skate shoe, but this sneaker performs like a low-key trail runner.
