The Rowan 2 is a pretty fucking great shoe!
For me at least.
I have bad insertional achilles tendonitis and as soon as i slip into that shoe, its like im cured.
No pain at all whether in or after session.
In no way comparable to any other Vans.
The shoe is great, good flick, extremely stable, very good heel lock.
Not a big Vans fan usually, but will buy Rowan 2s from now on until my tendonitis is fully healed and maybe even after that.