etnies

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etnies
Type Subsidiary of Sole Technology, Inc.
Founded 1986
Headquarters Lake Forest, California
Key people Pierre-André Sénizergues
Products shoes, apparel
Website http://www.etnies.com/

Etnies is an American footwear brand based in Lake Forest, California and owned by Sole Technology, Inc. with roots deeply embedded in skateboarding. etnies 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 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 has a broader appeal, designing shoes for toddlers, as well as etnies Girl, a line for girls and women. [1]

etnies sponsors many professional action sports athletes in sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, and motocross.

[edit] Professional Skate Team

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[edit] Professional Surf Team

  • Aamion Goodwin
  • Anthony Tashnick
  • Asher Pacey
  • Brett Simpson
  • Chris Malloy
  • CJ Kannuha
  • Dan Malloy
  • Derek Dunfee
  • Eric Geiselman
  • Jamie O'Brien
  • Kal Otton
  • Keith Malloy
  • Mark Mathews
  • Mason Ho
  • Toby Martin

[edit] External links

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