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Etnies and Sole Tech period are amazing. Skater-owned, vegan, only skate shoe company with a direct partnership with Michelin for soles. They last forever, are super comfortable and durable, and provide incredible shock absorption. Been skating Marana/Joslin cupsoles for years.
I skated the etnies windrow vegan shoes. They actually lasted a long time considering that they were synthetic. I actually prefer the look of synthetic suede over normal suede. I also like the flick on etnies vulc shoes.
fun fact, etnies/ sole tech owned a brand called "Sheep", which were all vegan shoes in the late 90s to early 2000s. Mainly because most synthetic suedes are tightly woven fibers of wool.
Etnies have always been really big on comfort. I started skating in 2000, and they were a big part of the puffy skate shoe phase, in which they pretty much reigned king. I can remember kids having them that didn't even skate just because they were comfy lol. A lot of the pure skate shoe companies were really good and I'm sorry that the big brands came and ruined it. Etnies, DC, Osiris, Eś, and globe were some of my favorite shoe brands. Even though most still exist, its nothong like the foothold they once had in skateboarding. Istill try to skate only skate brand shoes to this day. They in end, are what will help keep skateboarding alive. Those big brands will dip out again after popularity starts to dip. Nike SB, Addias and them are posers, just trying to rake in money through a different "sport". When it comes down to it, they are about the money more then anything else. They left us before and will do it again. The real skate brands are what keeps the passion and the progression of skateboarding going. Those that stick it out in unpopular times. That's real passion, the hard grind for years I on end. Not all flash and bs out there now. Don't trust the big brands they just want your dollar, they have no real interest in skateboarding, just the money to throw around and make it look like do.
So stoked you’ve tried Etnies! I’ve been a fan of the brand ever since I’ve started skating and fortunately I’ve been riding for them the past years! If you can/want I would recommend trying the Windrow model! Not every colorway is vegan but they got some that yes, It’s a nice cup sole
Thanks for the review John, stoked to hear you like our shoes. 👍
I just like Etnies because that’s what Chris Joslin wears 😂
Etnies and Sole Tech period are amazing. Skater-owned, vegan, only skate shoe company with a direct partnership with Michelin for soles. They last forever, are super comfortable and durable, and provide incredible shock absorption. Been skating Marana/Joslin cupsoles for years.
Your synchronization with the music is always so satisfying
The 20 kickflips on beat with the jazz was very pleasant
Solid stuff man, I like you expressing personal thoughts on things like this. And aye, etnies had the first pro skate shoe-the natas!
I skated the etnies windrow vegan shoes. They actually lasted a long time considering that they were synthetic. I actually prefer the look of synthetic suede over normal suede. I also like the flick on etnies vulc shoes.
fun fact, etnies/ sole tech owned a brand called "Sheep", which were all vegan shoes in the late 90s to early 2000s. Mainly because most synthetic suedes are tightly woven fibers of wool.
Great video, just so you know Es Footwear also has a bunch of vegan shoes and oh how I love their shoes so very much ❤️
Etnies have always been really big on comfort. I started skating in 2000, and they were a big part of the puffy skate shoe phase, in which they pretty much reigned king. I can remember kids having them that didn't even skate just because they were comfy lol. A lot of the pure skate shoe companies were really good and I'm sorry that the big brands came and ruined it. Etnies, DC, Osiris, Eś, and globe were some of my favorite shoe brands. Even though most still exist, its nothong like the foothold they once had in skateboarding. Istill try to skate only skate brand shoes to this day. They in end, are what will help keep skateboarding alive. Those big brands will dip out again after popularity starts to dip. Nike SB, Addias and them are posers, just trying to rake in money through a different "sport". When it comes down to it, they are about the money more then anything else. They left us before and will do it again. The real skate brands are what keeps the passion and the progression of skateboarding going. Those that stick it out in unpopular times. That's real passion, the hard grind for years I on end. Not all flash and bs out there now. Don't trust the big brands they just want your dollar, they have no real interest in skateboarding, just the money to throw around and make it look like do.
blue etnies are s tier swag. love that they kept the michelin branding on the bottom showing how the shoes are repurposed
So stoked you’ve tried Etnies! I’ve been a fan of the brand ever since I’ve started skating and fortunately I’ve been riding for them the past years! If you can/want I would recommend trying the Windrow model! Not every colorway is vegan but they got some that yes, It’s a nice cup sole
Me encantan tu videos !
I cut patches out of my old suede shoes to glue them on canvas or other shoes in order to make them last longer, would definitely recommend!
I'm digging the new videos lately, you seem happy, appreciate seeing it :)
Your hand motions when you were doing the kick flips on the half pipe 😂😂
michellin tech baby!!!! stronger but softer rubber that grips more and last longer made from the p01 rally tire i believe
Just wanna say as much as I really your videos I also really enjoy the different background music you use
Those blue Etnies look fire!
love the video as always! im gonna land that kickflip over the pyramid for you! keep doin what your doin😎