Webby stuff!
Posted by: Brink | Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Mikey has a little interview about Mindfield here and a clip here. There's some pretty pictures of Mikey, Sean, Tyler and Kyle here. Jose looks silly here. That's all.
Thanks, Rune!
Posted by: Brink | Tuesday, December 30, 2008
This, indeed, is one of those updates where we have to wish farewell to a long-time friend and an amazing skateboarder. Rune Glifberg is pursuing new opportunities in the footwear world and we will certainly miss him. Rune's skating is nothing short of incredible. He's been affiliated with etnies longer than any other rider on the team, since the days of High 5, and for that kind of loyalty and dedication, we are thankful. Best of luck to you, Rune! We're all looking forward to your part in Extremely Sorry and we'll see you out there skating soon!
Happy Birthday Ryan!
Posted by: Brink | Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Everyone here at etnies would like to wish Ryan Sheckler a very happy birthday today!
GvR On Fuel TV!
Posted by: Alex | Monday, December 29, 2008Fuel TV sent correspondent Freedom to report on the etnies GvR. Despite his peace-spreading mediation, and contrary to reports, the event did not end in a tie! Get the full story on tonight's episode of The Daily Habit...
Best of...
Posted by: Brink | Monday, December 29, 2008
Tyler, Malto & Mikey have some tricks in this "Best Of" clip at Berrics!
Internet Madness!
Posted by: Brink | Friday, December 26, 2008
Hope you got all you wanted from Santa, kiddies... but now it's back to biz. Tyler gets serenaded here. Mikey and Tyler still seem to be gettin' Epicly Reda'd, but Mikey stole the camera. Malto destroyed SF on a recent photo shoot. enjoi exposes the truth about Christmas and Thrasher has proof that Ryan Sheckler used to be little but always ripped on a skateboard. Enough for now, get back to your new toys.
Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Brink | Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Ryan Sheckler, Ralphie and everyone at etnies would like to take a moment to wish you, your family and friends a very happy, fun and safe holiday! We'll be back in a few days!
The Skateboard Mag: GvR '08!
Posted by: Alex | Tuesday, December 23, 2008The Skateboard Mag's Goofy Team lost on purpose. It's all laid out in this little gem of a writeup about 2008's etnies GvR of Skate. Turns out, Team Goofy had a motive. I believe it...
Ryan's Active Signing
Posted by: Alex | Tuesday, December 23, 2008Where were you last Thursday when Ryan greeted fans, posed for pics and signed autographs? Ryan was waiting for you...
Jose Rojo Rides for etnies!
Posted by: Brink | Friday, December 19, 2008
We made a new friend this year. His name is Jose Rojo. Somehow he ended up on a few etnies tours and impressed everyone with his skateboarding. He kept hangin’ around, is fun to skate with, tells some good fishing stories and made us laugh a lot, so we decided to put him on. Because we love him so much, and he's the new guy, we thought we'd do a feature interview with him so you can get to know him a little better, just like we've gotten to in the last year. So here you go... Jose Rojo interview part one:
Sheckler's Mirra Bike
Posted by: Alex | Thursday, December 18, 2008Don't you all worry your pretty little heads; Ryan Sheckler isn't retiring from skateboarding to ride bikes. He is, however, stoked to get a brand new bike from Mirra Bike Co. Apparently, they hooked up his bro last year, and Ryan's had bike envy ever since. This here's a sweet one of the Brothers Sheckler.
Oh, and don't forget to come meet Ryan tomorrow!
Holiday Fest Gallery
Posted by: Alex | Wednesday, December 17, 2008Good ol' TransWorld came out to cover the etnies Holiday Festival and posted this gallery... Is it me, or is Sean Malto just the cutest little thing?
Spring Sneak Peek!
Posted by: Brink | Tuesday, December 16, 2008
- Dill Mid
- Fillmore
- Fillmore
- Fillmore
Leeper, Taylor, Malto & more give free shoes!
Posted by: Brink | Monday, December 15, 2008
- Mikey signs for the kids!
Last Friday, etnies hosted its annual Holiday Festival at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest. Santa, Mrs. Claus and Pierre André Senizergues were there to kick off the holiday season and celebrate the fifth year of the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest. etnies skate team riders Mikey Taylor, Kyle Leeper, Sean Malto and Lauren Perkins were there shredding and signing autographs for the kids. Over the last five years this event has given more than 2,500 pairs of shoes to needy children.
- Malto: fakie crooks!
- Malto: ssbsts!
- Santa!
- Mikey stealin' Kyle's thunder.
- Malto and his army!
- Ramps are fun for everyone!
- Malto signs for the fans!
- Kyle sizes up the hubba.
- Kyle's a good beanie model too!
- New etnies! Stoked kids!
- etnies Girl Lauren Perkins. Kickflip transfer!
Monday Stuff!
Posted by: Brink | Monday, December 15, 2008More Tampa Am coverage of Andrew Langi is live. Here's the money that skateboarders (including Andrew and Malto) raised for the Johnny Romano Fund at Make a Wish last month and here's a clip our favorite AZ flow guy, Marcus Carr sent us last night. Enjoy!
If only he was wearing etnies...
Posted by: Brink | Monday, December 15, 2008Maybe this guy's shoes didn't have G2 in them or something. Shoulda got himself some etnies instead.
Plan B 'Zine!
Posted by: Brink | Sunday, December 14, 2008
Plenty of Ryan Sheckler and the Plan B boys over in their online zine!
Random tidbits...
Posted by: Brink | Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Imagine the kid that has to lock up his inline skates and helmet? Nah, bro, I don't think anyone's stealing that shit anytime soon.
Hmmm... I wonder who is wearin' this hot new etnies beanie?
And finally, Mikey and Tyler joined Malto and are now rollin' on the best bearings on the planet!
More Langi!
Posted by: Brink | Monday, December 8, 2008
Thrasher and TWS both have some footy/photos of Andrew Langi taking second at Tampa Am today...
Langi takes 2nd at Tampa Am '08!
Posted by: Brink | Monday, December 8, 2008
What a year it's been for Andrew Langi, huh? The list of contest placings in '08 has been impressive... and today he added a Tampa Am 2nd place trophy to his collection! Congrats, Andrew! Apologies for the janky live webcast screen grab, had to get the news up quick, ya know?
Langi & Lacey Qualified Today!
Posted by: Brink | Sunday, December 7, 2008
Our boy Andrew Langi qualified second today at Tampa Am... what!!!? Yeah Andrew! Not far behind him in lucky number 13th, was our girl Lacey Baker! Congrats and good luck in the semis tomorrow kids!
In other, sadder weekend news, the Brits took us out... but we will never surrender!
Complex Gift Guide: SLB 23
Posted by: Alex | Saturday, December 6, 2008Complex is always real good with the gift guidance. Guess who made the cut this holiday season...
This Weekend!
Posted by: Brink | Saturday, December 6, 2008
And while you're waiting, go read about the Alien tour, featuring Dill, Tyler and our old friend Arto on Slap's new digi mag!
Tampa Am!
Posted by: Brink | Friday, December 5, 2008
Flow killer Andrew Langi and my good friend Jimmy Marchand are down at Tampa Am getting their practice on. Let's see how the weekend transpires! Good luck, boys!
Sun Diego BBQ Footy!
Posted by: Brink | Friday, December 5, 2008See Malto get pranked! See one of Elissa Steamer's biggest fans! See Tyler skate mini! See Leeper slam! All this and more happened at a demo we did at Sun Diego a while back. Here's some totally ghetto footy.
Creager & Malto Clips!
Posted by: Brink | Thursday, December 4, 2008
Blind site's got a few Ronnie Creager clips up for your viewing pleasure... Ergo commercial, GvR footy and more!
And did you see this one of Malto yet?
Mags! Links! Contest! December!
Posted by: Brink | Wednesday, December 3, 2008
You can win heaps of Sean Malto stuff, including free etnies, right here!
Did you see Andrew Langi's Who's Hot in the new Skateboarder? How about the Alien tour article featuring Jason Dill and Tyler Bledsoe in the last ever print issue of Slap? What about Mikey and Malto getting behond the lens for a change instead of in front of it in the newest issue of The Skateboard Mag? Looks like you better get to the bookstore, kid!
etnies Proudly Introduces The New RVL
Posted by: Brink | Monday, December 1, 2008
In 1990, etnies debuted the Rap (seen up there on the right in black leather), designed specifically for skateboarding. Two years later, in Plan B's legendary video, Questionable, Sal Barbier helped put etnies on the map in the United States when he rocked both the all red and all blue suede Raps in his part. Shortly after, the Rap, etnies, Sal and Plan B all rose to serious skateboarding fame and skateboarders across the world were singing Del tha Funkee Homosapien:
Around the same time, etnies became the first skateboarding footwear brand to advertise in both Big Brother magazine and 411 video magazine. the Rap, Sal, Ronnie Creager and a few others were featured in those ads.
In 1993, to meet the ever-evolving demands of skateboarders, seeing that they were cutting down their high top Raps, etnies released the Rap Low. Navy/white was all the rage and every pro imaginable was rockin' them at the time. Beloved and imitated by many, the Rap Low became one of the most staple skateboarding shoes of the early and mid '90s. Even today, the influence of early etnies models, especially the Rap, can many skate shoes and skate shoe brands out there on the shelves. Although this sort of imitation might anger some companies, we're actually pretty flattered! Thanks, guys!
In 2006, to celebrate our 20th anniversary, etnies reissued the Rap High in limited quantities. For 2009, we figured it was due time to bring the Rap back, for real, and evolve a little bit as well. So we are pleased to introduce to Rap Vulc Low, (RVL) a mid (RVM) is on the way too.
Here you can see Sean Malto totally is totally killing it. Why? Because he's pretty stoked on the new RVL. So stoked, in fact, that he went to Barcelona and ollied this massive gap for his latest ad. Wheeeeeeeeee!
The RVL embodies the classic styling and design of the OG Rap. However, it's been updated for the demands and standards of modern day skateboarding and style. The RVL features a vulcanized construction for superior grip and board feel, System G2 heel gel for impact protection, STI Foam for comfort and protection, lower hidden lace loops and extra laces, padded tongue and collar, elastic tongue centering straps and more.
It doesn't matter if you've been skating for 20 years and used to rock the old Raps or you're new to the game and never had a pair of etnies... we welcome all skateboarders to join our ride and we think the RVL has enough juice in it to make everyone happy!
Check the new RVLs out when you get a chance and keep your eyes peeled for a few more surprises in design and construction and skate-specific technology that etnies and STI will be unveiling in conjunction with the RVL very soon. We hope you enjoy this sneak peek of all the RVL colorways for Spring '09.
