You see a lot of Troupys on the road these days.

Does that mean that every person driving one is about to go on an off-road adventure? Of course not. But they could… if they wanted to. And what does that have to do with the Vans MTE Crosspath, you ask? Well, this shoe is the footwear equivalent of a Troupy, only it won’t cost you the price of a small flat.

The shoe is straight-up rad looking, with its chunky sole and meticulously shaped upper carriage, bridging that world of hiking/outdoor footwear and, for want of a better word, style. Plus there are a range of colourways including a “Marmalade”, “Natural/Multi”, and heaps of black options, proving active footwear no longer needs to boring… and ugly

Also like the Troupy, if you want to, it’s ready to be taken off the beaten track with a water-resistant upper, grippy treaded outsole, cushioned UltraCush™ midsole, four-season wearability, secure lace-up fit, 7mm heel-to-toe drop, and eco-conscious construction made from recycled, renewable, and regenerative materials.

Sounds good, right? Peep them in the gallery above and head here to shop them now.