Vans Geoff Rowley XLT Reviews
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★★★★★
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Written on: 26/02/2011 by mishaelaarons (1 review written)
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★★★★★
“The Rowley XLT were the best shoes Vans ever made and...”
Written on: 07/01/2009
The Rowley XLT were the best shoes Vans ever made and I have never been able to find another I liked even near as much...I wish they still made them. The only other skate shoes I have owned that come remotely close are Nike dunk SB's. The Vans Geoff Rowley XLT skate shoes feel and look great. You can also put them in the washing machine because they are vegan. I found that they do wear out pretty fast though. (read more)
★★★★☆
“These are the ONLY Vans that have ever held up, all...”
Written on: 28/12/2008 by mqmorasch
These are the ONLY Vans that have ever held up, all the other Vans SUCK, must be that vanity fair lowered the quality when they bought them out. I will stick to Fallen footwear more durable, comfortable and better price. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I love these shoes, vans are my favourite shoes to...”
Written on: 19/09/2008
I love these shoes, vans are my favourite shoes to ride in especially the rowley shoes, these are the only shoes i use, they grip on the pedals and the souls are not to thick, i hate thick and hard souls. they break in very quick and generally feel great. i think i am going to change my shoe and try the vans whip which are very similar to the rowleys, still have the waffle grip and pretty much the same shoe. the only problem i have is that they are not the strongest shoe, but they feel great... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Great shoe, great performance and soooo comfortable!!!...”
Written on: 05/05/2008
Great shoe, great performance and soooo comfortable!!! Comfortable as hell!! definetly one of the best shoes i bought in my, uhm 34 years. well, the first 10 pairs i actually didn't buy...as always, vans don't last too long and start smelling the very typical vans way. so, not much value for money. maybe it depends on the materials?? (read more)
★★★★☆
“Nice shoes from Vans, the XLTs are a classic loved by...”
Written on: 10/12/2006 by andytango
Nice shoes from Vans, the XLTs are a classic loved by many. They're stylish, comfortable, you can really feel the board and it's nice and grippy. The only real bad point is that they rip far too easily, and therefore it's not particularly great fo £65, as you will go through these in about a month. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Vans Geoff Rowley XLT is a good skate shoe that is...”
Written on: 07/04/2005 by punksnotdead (34 reviews written)
Vans Geoff Rowley XLT is a good skate shoe that is easily worth the money. They rip pretty fast but I still think its worth it. They feel and look good. (read more)
★★★★★
“I got my Vans Geoff Rowley XLT last Christmas! Damn it...”
Written on: 15/03/2005 by phat
I got my Vans Geoff Rowley XLT last Christmas! Damn it was so cool to use whilst skateboarding!!! (read more)
★★★★★
“I got a pair of Vans Geoff Rowley XLT's from a shop in...”
Written on: 02/01/2005 by emerican562 (4 reviews written)
I got a pair of Vans Geoff Rowley XLT's from a shop in the mall for 30 bucks so i got them. As soon as I skated in them I loved them and after a few hours I had broken them in and the skated perfect. After a fews hours however the toe became abraised and soon after a few months the entire side was gone, Almost everything on this shoe fell apart but I didnt stop skating them because they were still so great, possibly the best shoe ever for skateability. These shoes are light, the best to... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Vans Geoff Rowley XLT - Ok here's how it is. The first...”
Written on: 11/12/2004 by hodder89
Vans Geoff Rowley XLT - Ok here's how it is. The first week these shoes are your god! No joke! But DUN DUN DUN they wear out on the bottom like something sick and they rip easy. Although the comfort of them is amazing, even when they are worn. Overall I'd say if this shoe is not on sale don't buy it but for sale price these shoes are pretty kick-ass. That is while they last. basically if you skate hard...NO!! Do not buy them. beginner yes man go nuts... (read more)
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★★★★★
“if you want to rip apart the Vans Geoff Rowley XLT...”
Written on: 20/11/2004 by jobertsucaldito (12 reviews written)
if you want to rip apart the Vans Geoff Rowley XLT shoes, skate them hard. Me? I don`t use them for skating, I just stroll around the mall. I find that they are the best walking around (becasue of their super-lightness) your feet won`t feel tired at all.
I find that all the vans XLT`s are super comfortable, lightweight, but quite pricey.
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★★★☆☆
“I got my Vans Geoff Rowley XLT a year ago from a...”
Written on: 03/11/2004 by skater999 (2 reviews written)
I got my Vans Geoff Rowley XLT a year ago from a really bad sport shop. I got them for £30 which was really good.
When I started to skate in they felt really comfortable but as soon as I did my first kickflip the front of the shoe started to rip and I was really bummed about that.
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★★★★★
“For me Vans Geoff Rowley XLTs were a bargain, £40 off...”
Written on: 16/10/2004 by kanye (1 review written)
For me Vans Geoff Rowley XLTs were a bargain, £40 off extreme pie. I'd recommend these shoes to anyone for many reasons mainly because they are so comfortable and light. I found that for the first week they tear quite badly but then after that they tear no more (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Vans Geoff Rowley XLT are very good for comfort...”
Written on: 30/08/2004 by shortys sk8 life
The Vans Geoff Rowley XLT are very good for comfort and gripping on the board and their light but they rip to fast. I only had them for 3 days and they ripped. it sucks because my dad got them for me and he was angry. They had a good price of $79.99 that's pretty good :) (read more)
★★★★★
“Vans Geoff Rowley XLT is probably, in my opinion, the...”
Written on: 24/08/2004 by tyopot
Vans Geoff Rowley XLT is probably, in my opinion, the best skate shoe ever created by a human being.
Everything you ever want in a shoe, this has it. lightness, board feel, grippy soles, awesome designs etc, and none of the bad-bulky, heavy etc.
Geoff Rowley succeeded where other shoe designers failed. Rowley hated the bulky-heavy shoes that were so popular in the late `90`s. The only thing I hated about this shoe was the hefty price tag.
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★★★★☆
“The Vans Geoff Rowley XLT were my second skate shoe...”
Written on: 23/04/2004 by stromboli889 (1 review written)
The Vans Geoff Rowley XLT were my second skate shoe and I learned a great deal of tricks with them. The shoes are very grippy and light. However, the grip wears away quickly and the toe tears very quickly. I skated them a lot and did nothing but learn kickflips and boardslides. I destroyed them in only a month. In addition, there is almost no shoelace protection, it got to the point where I was ripping laces everyday and I had to stop wearing shoelaces because I ran out of laces. They... (read more)
★★★★★
“Rowley XLT's are a really good shoes they have class...”
Written on: 08/04/2004 by circa911
Rowley XLT's are a really good shoes they have class and they grip the skate well. I don't think there is anything bad about them. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“The Vans Geoff Rowley XLT shoe's suck. When I got them...”
Written on: 07/04/2004 by flip skater
The Vans Geoff Rowley XLT shoe's suck. When I got them I thought they would be good because van's are like wicked and everything but let me tell you about these THEY FELL APART IN 5 MINNETS. All that happend was I was trying to heelflip a 7 set and when I landed wrong they just fell apart, the toe just fell off and dude STAY AWAY FROM THESE SHOE'S. Just because Geoff Rowley is one of the best skaters doesn't mean his shoe's rule to, stay way from these. (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“Vans Geoff Rowley XLT - Sure they grip and skate good...”
Written on: 21/03/2004 by AntiHeroEmerican (2 reviews written)
Vans Geoff Rowley XLT - Sure they grip and skate good for about a week, but then you're walking around in torn, gripless, ghetto shoes you wish you would have put down for the pair next to them. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Basically the Vans Geoff Rowley XLT shoes are great...”
Written on: 05/03/2004 by wademan1989
Basically the Vans Geoff Rowley XLT shoes are great for about the first week and then go to rubbish. Great shoe for beginning skaters who can only ride the board though. (read more)
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★★★★☆
“If you dont have alot of money and want a shoe that...”
Written on: 29/01/2004 by chad carvey (5 reviews written)
If you dont have alot of money and want a shoe that will last a long time, dont get Vans Geoff Rowley XLT, If you have money to buy another pair of shoes in 2-3 months, get em. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I've been wearing these for nearly a year now. The...”
Written on: 11/01/2004 by Natural Skater (2 reviews written)
I've been wearing these for nearly a year now. The outsole is so thin you can see the cushion.
I get a little twist of the ankle when I land sometimes. But the board feel is very good. Besides, it's probably one of the best looking around.
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★☆☆☆☆
“YO G this is scott steve and Patrick i have some...”
Written on: 24/12/2003 by slingersk8er321 (2 reviews written)
YO G this is scott steve and Patrick i have some advice the XLT SUCK! They are really light. They were really good for about 5 minutes. they plain out blow chunks. they suck i would rather skate in slippers or my socks. My K-mart shoes and my socks held up better than these over rated pieces of poo. ok buy any shoe but these ok got it good. (read more)
★★★☆☆
“My first ever skate shoes were the Xlts, and they...”
Written on: 16/12/2003 by tepster (11 reviews written)
My first ever skate shoes were the Xlts, and they lasted me about 7 months. The webbed grip is incredible, but it lasts not too long. My last shoes were the same pair but black, and took me around 2 months for the whole side to come off, and the grip to come off. They ruin quite easy if you are a constant skater. (read more)
★★★★★
“After skating these shoes for almost a month they've...”
Written on: 26/11/2003 by lancealsup (1 review written)
After skating these shoes for almost a month they've only had a lil threading rip.Thats good for how hard i skate. I think most people say they rip easy is because they just dont skate well and they dont know how to skate without tearing up everything. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Geoff Rowley's 'Rowley XLT ' r pretty gd ”
Written on: 23/11/2003 by sk8 chik (1 review written)
Geoff Rowley's 'Rowley XLT ' r pretty gd
they look good and are pretty comfortabl
good for skatin
the only fing is, if you are a more advancd sk8a they are not durable enuff
if they were more durable then they would be perfect 4 sk8in in
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★☆☆☆☆
“holes, holes, holes. theyre crud, the new Vans Geoff...”
Written on: 29/10/2003 by bob the boarder (1 review written)
holes, holes, holes. theyre crud, the new Vans Geoff Rowley XLT's are supposed to be good, but im afraid these aint. i dont think vans are great skate shoes. (read more)
★★★★★
“after the 4th pair of laces, and the fact they fell...”
Written on: 25/09/2003 by TJ (5 reviews written)
after the 4th pair of laces, and the fact they fell apart completely after 3 weeks, i still say Vans Geoff Rowley XLT are my favourite shoe to skate in, amazing board feel, weight and comfort. they make your board do beautiful things at command. best ever shoe. my new pair arrive next week!! camo colour! pimpin'! (read more)
★★★★☆
“I got thru 5 pairs of these Vans Geoff Rowley XLT...”
Written on: 04/09/2003 by sk8boy1 (20 reviews written)
I got thru 5 pairs of these Vans Geoff Rowley XLT Skate shoes before I decided they were working out too expensive. They are the best sk8 shoes Ive ever had for skating in and the board feel is fantastic. The shame is that all mine have been in shreds in less than 3 weeks. Ive now changed to Globe Chet 5 which feel great and last forever. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have Vans Geoff Rowley XLT in the classic...”
Written on: 03/09/2003 by Bookcase (4 reviews written)
I have Vans Geoff Rowley XLT in the classic black/white colour. They are great shoes and are the best for skating in. But they aren't very strong which is the only letdown. But great shoes anyway! (read more)
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★★★★☆
“These shoes are good, just not the most durable shoe...”
Written on: 18/07/2003 by I WAS SKATER BOi!.
These shoes are good, just not the most durable shoe out there. I've had these shoes for a month and they've been rippin' like mad! My first kickflip with, they started a rip(this might be due to a defect though.....), but they are really light and flex well, the shock absorbance isn't great, but it works.
buy if ya want, geoff rowley wears em' and he kicks, so there must be somethin' great about the shoe.......right?
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★★★★☆
“A good comfy skate shoe that will last a reasonable...”
Written on: 06/07/2003 by Geo.
A good comfy skate shoe that will last a reasonable amout of time for the price. They could do with a lot more protection because they wear through pritty quick. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“These shoes were great the first couple of days. I...”
Written on: 01/07/2003 by graffitigumby87.
These shoes were great the first couple of days. I have used them for skating only, so by now, two pairs have seen about 10 hours skating each. Then the griptape starts ripping up shoelace in the top hole. then stitches on the omnipresent "vans wave" come undone, then back heel piece (behind "[rowley]") comes unglued, and who knows what horrors may soon be found. The stitches on the heel piece are fake too! perhaps if they were real i wouldn't have this problem! anywho, for 50 bucks a pair... (read more)
★★★★★
“these are the best shoes i've ever had exept for the...”
Written on: 21/06/2003 by joe.
these are the best shoes i've ever had exept for the fact that my heel is severley damaged know from trying big gaps. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I bought these shoes from a local skate shop because...”
Written on: 13/06/2003 by saari87.
I bought these shoes from a local skate shop because they looked good and they were reasonably priced. Had I known, however, that they lacked a toe cap, the little rubberish thing under the first layer suede/leather, I would not have bought them. There is also a little bit of overhang in the sole where the sole protrudes out from the rest of the shoe. This can effect skating early on unitl it is worn away. Those are these shoes only major fault. (read more)
★★★★★
“i bought the original Geoff Rowley shoes from Vans and...”
Written on: 04/02/2003 by matt.
i bought the original Geoff Rowley shoes from Vans and they were my fav. shoe. they looked the best and skated the best.
I got them in all black. They wore down the 1st week and ripped the next week. I'm going to get them just to wear to school. After my next sk8 shoe are messed up i'm going to sk8 them.
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103283_Evan.'s Response to 70424_matt.'s Review
Written on: 02/06/2003
i agree with what matt said. i do however feel that my shoes have lasted a long time and feel that they are still really comfortable after wear and tear. take it easy and dont listen to anything " u from georgia" says. he is a diry liar and doesn't know good shoes when he sees them.
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★★★★★
“being in the military (USMC), i need a shoe that is...”
Written on: 25/01/2003 by Evan.
being in the military (USMC), i need a shoe that is gonna feel great on my feet after work so i can skate my heart out. well i have had these Vans Rowley XLT shoes for the past year and 1/2 and they have worked better than any other skating shoe i have ever owned. i accomplish my grinds better, ollie a lot easier, and also from time to time, get some killer aerials with 'em. all in all, i love these shoes and wish geoff will come out with some more awesome stuff in the future. keep on... (read more)
102402_Skater-Punk.'s Response to 67877_Evan.'s Review
Written on: 29/05/2003
i like vans and all but i don't wanna hear it from a stupid jarhead! USMC sucks!
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107887_Hurleyman.'s Response to 67877_Evan.'s Review
Written on: 16/06/2003
cool
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Flanagan.'s Response to 67877_Evan.'s Review
Written on: 29/06/2003
i think it's awesome that you in the corps and able to skate.
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Sk8Boy1's Response to TJ's Review
Written on: 27/09/2003
Hi TJ,
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<br>My XLT's did exactly the same, but as you say they are great shoes to skate in. I've got through 5 pairs now which makes them work out pretty expensive, but still worth it.
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<br>I've just started using Globe Chet V and they are awesome. By far the best skate shoes I've ever had and boy do they last.