Etnies

About Etnies

Etnies has been making skate shoes since 1986, and it was one of the first skateboard footwear and apparel companies owned and run by skaters. The brand was born in Paris and raised in Southern California, and founder Pierre-André Senizergues owns it today. It began life as Etnics, from the word ethnic, before legal issues led to the change to Etnies. Natas laced up the first-ever pro model shoe, and Elissa Steamer designed her own signature pro model. The shoes use Michelin rubber outsoles and reinforced details, built to last through real sessions. Etnies has also built free skateparks in underserved communities, introduced animal-friendly skate shoes early, and planted over 2 million trees.