An Early Geoff Rowley Signature Shoe Makes a Comeback. Digging into the Vans archive, the Rowley XLT was originally released as a signature style in 2001. Packed with details inspired by the 90s and 2000s skate scenes, including a puffy tongue, shorter vamp, and bulky ankle collar, the Rowley XLT is a quintessential yet timeless style from an iconic era of skateboarding and fashion.