{"id":74985,"date":"2019-09-12T19:04:33","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T02:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/?p=74985"},"modified":"2019-09-12T19:04:40","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T02:04:40","slug":"jeff-grossos-loveletters-to-skateboarding-with-anthony-van-engelen-and-the-new-ave-pro-vans-shoe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/jeff-grossos-loveletters-to-skateboarding-with-anthony-van-engelen-and-the-new-ave-pro-vans-shoe\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeff Grosso\u2019s Loveletters to Skateboarding with Anthony Van Engelen and the New AVE Pro Vans Shoe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Anthony Van Engelen drops in on <em>Jeff Grosso\u2019s Loveletters to Skateboarding <\/em>and goes back to the salad days and talks about his first skateboard (a Vision Lee Ralph) and renting his first skate videos at the video store (<em>Savannah Slamma III<\/em> and <em>Ohio SkateOut<\/em>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As AVE recalls it, \u201cAll I remember is Bill Danforth riding off the side of the vert ramp to flat, skating to Black Flag. That\u2019s when I was like, \u201cThis is sick. I knew I was looking for something and I found it. That was the beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AVE pays respect to Guy Mariano, John Cardiel, Wade Speyer, Skatemaster Tate and <em>Sk8TV<\/em> and his first sponsors Volcom and Marty Jimenez\u2019s Channel One, and many more&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Loveletters Season 10: Anthony Van Engelen | Jeff Grosso\u2019s Loveletters to Skateboarding | VANS\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xtgwsq-fjDw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch AVE and Grosso now, and catch up on all the episodes of Loveletters by subscribing to Vans Youtube channel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCnJ0mt5Cgx4ER_LhTijG_4A?sub_confirmation=1\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_MAP_AVE_dsc0447-614x409.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_MAP_AVE_dsc0447-614x409.jpg 614w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_MAP_AVE_dsc0447-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_MAP_AVE_dsc0447-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_MAP_AVE_dsc0447-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_MAP_AVE_dsc0447.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t seen the new AVE Pro Vans shoe, you gotta check it out&#8230;. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vans.com\/ave\"><strong>Vans.com\/ave<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"921\" src=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_Skate_AVEPro_VN0A4BT7UY6_ReflBdB_ElvSide-614x921.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_Skate_AVEPro_VN0A4BT7UY6_ReflBdB_ElvSide-614x921.jpg 614w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_Skate_AVEPro_VN0A4BT7UY6_ReflBdB_ElvSide-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_Skate_AVEPro_VN0A4BT7UY6_ReflBdB_ElvSide-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_Skate_AVEPro_VN0A4BT7UY6_ReflBdB_ElvSide-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/FA19_Skate_AVEPro_VN0A4BT7UY6_ReflBdB_ElvSide.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRESS RELEASE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vans Pro Skate Celebrates Iconic Pro Skater Anthony Van Engelen\u2019s Influential Career with New Signature Footwear and Apparel Collection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wait is finally over. In honor of longtime Vans global team rider Anthony Van Engelen\u2019s storied career and enduring impact on skateboarding culture, Vans presents a brand-new footwear and apparel collection designed and inspired by the skate icon himself. Available now worldwide, Vans unveils the AVE Pro featuring Vans\u2019 UltimateWaffle, Van Engelen\u2019s first signature cupsole silhouette in over a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image001-614x408.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image001-614x408.jpg 614w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image001-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image001-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image001-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image001.jpg 1467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cWith the AVE Pro\u2014my first cupsole in 15 years\u2014we achieved a completely transformed upper with Vans\u2019 Rapidweld technology and improved the grip and boardfeel in the sole overall,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Van Engelen said.\u00a0<strong>\u201cThis shoe for me was a natural progression toward making a durable, technical skate shoe. Not only does it deliver a lighter, longer lasting shoe for skating\u2014but it\u2019s an important step in innovation for Vans to pursue as the leader in skate shoes.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image002-3-614x408.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image002-3-614x408.jpg 614w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image002-3-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image002-3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image002-3-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image002-3.jpg 1467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For AVE, \u201cgood enough\u201d isn\u2019t good enough, so he worked with the Vans design team every step of the way, through innovative research, design and wear testing to create a shoe worthy of his name. Featured in premium suede with mesh paneling, the all-new AVE Pro is enhanced with Duracap\u2122 reinforced underlays in high abrasion areas and RapidWeld\u2122 no-sew technology that utilizes heat-fused upper panels for an extremely strong bond that\u2019s more durable, flexible, and lighter than conventional stitching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image003-1-614x408.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image003-1-614x408.jpg 614w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image003-1-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image003-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image003-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image003-1.jpg 1467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed with AVE\u2019s signature, hard-charging skating in mind, his apparel and accessories collection is hardwearing and classic in style. The blue-collar styled Drill Chore Coat is engineered with ripstop fabric, twill lining, DWR finish and patent-pending hidden hood to withstand abuse and look damn good while doing it. And the V96 Standard\/AVE jeans are a timeless staple, available in a relaxed fit with heavyweight 14.75oz. rigid denim in a vintage rinse wash. Anchoring the collection is a Versa Hoodie\u2122&nbsp;with water-repellant Storm Cotton\u2122finish, hat and both a short sleeve and long sleeve t-shirt, each featuring AVE\u2019s custom Off the Wall graphic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image004-614x408.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image004-614x408.jpg 614w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image004-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image004-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image004-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image004.jpg 1467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, if it\u2019s good enough for Anthony, you\u2019re going to think it\u2019s pretty fucking great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twenty years as a leading pro has taught Anthony Van Engelen a thing or two\u2014to never settle, that hard work pays off, and you can always push faster and skate harder. The 2015\u00a0<em>Thrasher Magazine<\/em>\u00a0Skater of the Year is one of the most influential skaters of his generation, and a beacon for future generations to come as co-founder of cultural heavyweight Fucking Awesome, which he started with his partner Jason Dill. With an unwavering passion to push himself in the streets and to fight the battles ingrained in his DNA, there\u2019s definitely no \u201cquit\u201d in this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image005-1-614x408.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image005-1-614x408.jpg 614w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image005-1-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image005-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image005-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/juicemagazine.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/image005-1.jpg 1467w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The AVE Pro is available now at a Vans Pro Skate dealer near you or online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vans.com\/ave\">Vans.com\/Ave<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>About Vans<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Vans<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/em>, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand.&nbsp;<em>Vans<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/em>authentic collections are sold in 84 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices.&nbsp;<em>Vans<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/em>&nbsp;has over 2,000 retail locations globally including owned, concession and partnership doors. The&nbsp;<em>Vans<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/em>&nbsp;brand promotes creative self-expression in youth culture across action sports, art, music and street culture and delivers progressive platforms such as the&nbsp;<em>Vans Park Series<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Vans Triple Crown of Surfing<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Vans Pool Party<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>Vans Custom Culture<\/em>, and&nbsp;<em>Vans\u2019<\/em>&nbsp;cultural hub and international music venue,&nbsp;<em>House of Vans<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vans, \u201cOff The Wall\u201d Since \u201966<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/vans.com\/skate\">vans.com\/skate<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/vans\">youtube.com\/vans<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/vans\">facebook.com\/vans<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/vansskate\">Instagram.com\/vansskate<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/vansskate\">twitter.com\/vansskate<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anthony Van Engelen drops in on Jeff Grosso\u2019s Loveletters to Skateboarding and goes back to the salad days and talks about his first skateboard (a Vision Lee Ralph) and renting his first skate videos at the video store (Savannah Slamma III and Ohio SkateOut). 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