Isn't AVE technically their only $100 + shoe in the line up? All the other models are below that, even after recent inflation & Skate line price bumps I've seen.
If Vans is charging $100 for Kyle Walkers, Crockett, or Sk8-Hi, they are out of their fucking mind. All three of those shoes are not worth anything beyond $80 or $85 new. Further, they're only worth buying on sale, in my mind.
Just checked Vans site and it seems they've just upped their prices on their regular models they carryover season to season. I know other companies have recently done this:
Soletech, Nike (at least on their more normal dunks), some NB# models, etc.
Half Cab $75 --> $85
Sk8 Hi $80 --> $90
Ave $100 --> $110 (unless it was already $110)
Old Skool $70 --> $80
Crockett Hi $80 -$90
Damnm we gotta this economic downturn fixed