Rowan Zorilla’s third Vans signature skate shoe brings together impact protection, durability, board feel and a community-first approach to modern skateboarding.
Skateboarding has never really been a solo sport.
It is the session, the crew, the spot, the progression, the setbacks and the people pushing alongside you. That idea sits at the heart of the new Vans Rowan Z3, the third signature skate shoe from professional skateboarder Rowan Zorilla.
Launched globally on August 13, 2026, the Rowan Z3 marks the next evolution of Zorilla’s signature footwear, combining lessons from his previous pro models with a refined silhouette and updated cupsole construction designed around the demands of modern skateboarding.
ONE SHOE. EVERY STYLE. THE WHOLE CREW.
The thinking behind the Rowan Z3 goes beyond designing a shoe specifically for its namesake. Its campaign is built around a simple idea: “The One For Everyone You Skate With.”
That means a shoe designed not only for Rowan, but for the friends, teammates, and skaters around him from different generations and skating styles to different levels of experience.
It is a reflection of how skateboarding actually works. Progress rarely happens in isolation.
BUILT FOR THE IMPACT
The Rowan Z3 combines several of Vans’ skate-specific technologies to balance protection, comfort, grip and durability. The ImpactWaffle™ outsole is designed to provide enhanced impact protection and cushioning, while the full-length midsole delivers consistent support and comfort throughout a session.
Underfoot, SickStick™ rubber provides the grip and board feel needed for technical skating, while Duracap™ reinforcements strengthen areas exposed to the most wear. The combination gives the Rowan Z3 a performance-focused foundation suited to everything from street spots to skateparks.
PROGRESSION DOESN’T HAPPEN ALONE
The Rowan Z3 also carries a more personal dimension for Zorilla. His journey has involved resilience, recovery and the continual process of progressing themes that naturally connect with skateboarding itself.
The campaign brings that idea to life through a wider Vans Skate Team lineup featuring T-Funk, Ray Barbee, Elijah Berle, Gilbert Crockett, Nelly Morville, Zion Wright, Etienne Gagné, Junior Gutierrez and Nick Michel.
Rather than presenting one definition of what a skater looks like, the campaign brings together different styles, personalities and creative approaches.
THE ROWAN Z3 HAS LANDED
The Rowan Z3 is ultimately about creating a skate shoe that can move with the culture rather than sitting outside it. Performance matters, but so does the community around the session.
With its combination of impact protection, grip, durability and board feel, the Rowan Z3 represents the latest chapter in Rowan Zorilla’s Vans signature line built around the idea that wherever your skating takes you, progression is better with people beside you.
The Vans Rowan Z3 launched globally on August 13, 2026, and is available through Vans retail locations and Vans.co.za.
