ABOUT
ETNIES SHOES
Etnies Shoes is an American footwear brand based in Lake Forest, California and owned by Sole Technology, Inc. with roots deeply embedded in skateboarding. etnies shoes is primarily a maker of footwear designed for skateboarding, but in more recent years etnies has also created shoes and clothing for snowboarders, BMX and motocross riders, as well as surfers.
Started in France in 1986, the brand's original name was Etnics, derived from the word "ethnic," which was a nod to the skateboarding sub-culture. It was later renamed etnies due to legal issues. In 1989, Pierre-André Sénizergues took charge, making it the first skateboard shoe brand owned by a professional skateboarder.
Etnies shoes is considered to be the most accessible of Sole Technology's brands. While its other brands, éS Footwear and Emerica, focus more narrowly on skateboarding shoes, etnies shoes has a broader appeal.
ETNIES SHOES
NEWS
Etnies shoes continue deliver into some great skateboard shoes, many from their classic 'vintage' collections including the Etnies Lo-Cut, Fader and Faction shoes. Some great colourways are available for winter 2009.