Founded in 1986, etnies is the first shoe and clothing brand created exclusively for skateboarding. etnies pioneered, developing the first professional skate shoe and introducing technological advances that changed the concept of skateboarding footwear forever. Today the brand's vision - carried forward by owner and skateboarder Pierre André Senizergues - is to remain the benchmark in action sports, creating innovative products that offer more style, more comfort and more protection. etnies remains true to its roots by continuing to sponsor skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, motocross and BMX athletes