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.

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. Also, for canvas shoes I have one suggestion. Lots of Shoe goo lol. You'd be surprised how far you stretch out the sole if you keep that toe/Ollie area of your shoe with a nice coating of the goo! Had a few pairs of old school vans last over a year this way.

blue etnies are s tier swag. love that they kept the michelin branding on the bottom showing how the shoes are repurposed

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 ❤️

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 It would be awesome to continue skating Etnies, supporting skater owned brand and that cares for the environment❤️

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!

Me encantan tu videos ! Me motiva mucho para salir a patinar y progresar diariamente llevando un poco más aya mis trucos . Saludos desde Argentina ❤

Your hand motions when you were doing the kick flips on the half pipe 😂😂 4:59

michellin tech baby!!!! stronger but softer rubber that grips more and last longer made from the p01 rally tire i believe

I'm digging the new videos lately, you seem happy, appreciate seeing it :)

Just wanna say as much as I really your videos I also really enjoy the different background music you use

Etnies been using that Michelin for some time now. I think it was first used with Joshlin

You should try the cupsole joslins, I learned after years of skating how much better cupsoles are and how much better i skate with them.

Which vans do you recommend for skating?

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😎

I need to see you skate in person again soon😭. I remember skating when you were filming with Mikey. I could barely fakie bigspin

Love Etnies, Emerica, Van's and Hurley shoes myself

Been practicing crooks and fs crooks and I’ve Just realised how centred your body is when you crook and not completely over the front foot from watching you 😮 thanks

Marana andJoslin are super durable, es and emerica has also came with some solid vegan options. Sole Tech rules!

YOUR SO AWESOME MAN! I started skating like one year ago, how long did u practice every day?

I am using Vans right now, they are actually a bit narrow for my feet I feel. I do like them though. Maybe Ill try some Etnies next!

I’m here for the jazz brother. Progress daily!

John, love ur videos bro, you should really make a video trying the DC Lynx Zero, they last so long and they're super light too. I recommenda a lot!!!!! :)

Ayee I see you John, with the Dumbfoundead baseball jerseys 🔥💯🔥

Etnies does a collab with Michelin to source their tire rubber for extremely durable rubber for the soles

Yeah those Jameson 2s are right next to the janoskis they really good

yeah, i bought my first pair of etnies ~4yrs ago and haven't bought anything else since then(except a nike which i regretted AND i payed way more), they're just that good. the best ones by far are the etnies marana but they're impossible to get here in poland (because they're being sold out the day they're here. literally). i'm not gonna write an essay on why they're so good because there is too many things that make them the best imo.

I'm wearing and skating 2 pair of Etnies and love it Sadly Etnies vulc shoes glue seem to be not so great

i'm always looking for vegan skate shoes! I've been through a few pairs of jamesons, but now i gotta try those vulcs.

Cariumas are my favorite shoe brand, but gonna check these out, thanks!

Getting myself some Etnies pretty soon Arriving some time next week, they are the Michelin marana shoes Pretty excited More excited on the fact that these are going to me my real pair of skate shoes Because I’ve never owned a true skate shoe, I’ve always skated Walmart off brands or vans that aren’t meant to be skated in

You should give last resort a try, the most core brand + vegan options

It's Micheline tire rubber. Like boots have Goodyear Welt.

Etnies are pretty sick. Found a pair called "half pipe" Liked them so much I bought two more.

Skateboarding needs more KZfaqrs talking about this issue. Shoe brands need to be aware that there is a market. Especially with synthetic materials becoming as durable as leather or suede. I don’t want to have to take the one weird colorway they decided to use for the „special“ vegan variant. Give me a selection to choose from. At least give me all-black, give me all-white.

Etnies Maranas for the win! 👌

es etnies and emerica have all been making a bunch of vegan skate shoes!

Struggling with vegan skate shoes for years now. Somewhat difficult to find, not many color options, and usually not very durable. Wish more brands carried quality vegan shoes. Etnies and emerica are doing it right with the synthetic suede.

I like Etnies. I had a pair of skates goes and I loved them.

@Progress Daily I just wanted to say thankyou for making this video, I may or may not buy a pair of etnies in the future although they have been recommended to me a dozen time or more over the past 15 or 20 years. But I really wanted to say thankyou John for helping open my heart to veganism I want to say about 7 years ago!

You just learned suede is from leather? Idk why that's so crazy to me. What did you think it was? Love the channel bro!

I love etnies, ever since I got my first pair I haven't switched

Soltek over all make good shoes. Been running Etnies vegan shoes for the last 2 years and best shoe I've skated. Can't beat the sale section on a budget!

I switched back to Emerica’s after years of strictly Vans half cabs and I am liking them. Etnies aren’t bad either and Lakai is okay but, wears out quick.

Would recommend the maranas

Have you tried straye shoes? They have some vegan ones.

As a vegan, I’ve never even thought about my shoes being made of animal skin. Damn that sucks, that’s a lot of shoes I can’t use, and suede is the best material for skate shoes imo. Looks like I gotta do some digging

John fallen makes canvas/vegan shoes as well, should look into them would love to see

Etnies are so good. I always go back to them

I've always really like etnies I've have a few pair and have never been disappointed.

Emerica has some vegan shoes as well, Jon Dickson has a model. Def worth checking out

Yeah bro Etnies and Michelin Tire been making shoes for a few years now. Dope right

Anyone know what skatepark this is? It's like the biggest pre-fab park I've ever seen and would love to go try this out with a mate! (I do live in the dfw area, fyi)

I have nothing against other brands, I just trust Nike. I know the sizing, how they wear and break in etc. I wouldn't mind trying out some new (old) brands for my collection, half the reason I haven't is just the amount of options. What brand do I even start with? Nike and Vans are like the two biggest rn, then there's like 7 or 8 great brands in second place. Could we get a video from John ranking the shoe brands as a whole?

You should try the etnies joslin. There is also a vulc version. They last forever

michelin baby

I had no idea you are vegan John, good for you god bless.

Are you feeling these more than NB shoes? Seems like you are hyped on the Etnies. Then again I have a theory ppl. W/ypir skill leve and up can pretty much skate anything agree or thoughts?

Etnies Marana forever ❤

DC's have a great vegan shoe- Kalis Vulc. Very hardwearing and loads of colours

where to cop the koreatown jersey pleaseeee

i wish you could find more skate shoes in size 16, curse my big feet 😭

I actually only wear etnies they are affordable comfortable and last a long time great shoes

ES and Lakai is all you need bruh

Are you specifically avoiding Cariuma? Good to see other brands highlighted

Bro I had no clue you were vegan! That’s crazy 💭

Etnies buuuddieeeessss. !!!!

SoleTech is the shit. éS has good animal friendly options too

I got entries Jameson and need new shoes after 2 weeks

Screw the corporations, I've always said they don't belong in skating. Sole Tech shoes are where it's at, always skater owned and operated

if you’re liking etnies i’d suggest getting the earth day windrows, all recycled materials and vegan 👍

I'm legitimately shocked that a human your age has just figured out that suede is a form of leather - an animal product.

I am pretty sure DC has vegan shoes as well

Etnies 😍

DC has tons of vegan shoes? And they definitely promote it.

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Fallen has some vegan options too.

It's really rad that Sole Tech are doing at least some vegan shoes, especially Etnies! It's a shame that larger companies like Nike and Adidas don't push for more vegan shoes.. With that said, Nyjah's shoes on Nike have all been vegan and I'm skating his third model right now!

I’m sick of destroying shoes In 3 weeks someone give me the strongest shoe so I can survive haha

please keep showing love to the vegan shoes and spreading the word about them im so sick of trying to find vegan skate shoes but shops having nothing but vans era, cons cts, and nyjahs to chose from

I myself am a plant based animal loving guy but the whole vegan shoes thing gets me. It’s always made of nonorganic material that is essentially just plastic and since skate shoes are meant to be torn up it’s a dilemma. Love the review for these though!

No one else pre shoe goos their shoes to make them last longer?

Last resort make vegan shoes too if that’s your kinda thing

I think the advantage of a vegan leather is thst it wont shrink as much with lots of sweat. Because most skaters i know.... sweat.😊 water and dry cycles could be bad especially salt water "sweat" but i. Sure if you wear the shoe every day then it wont be as bad. Bud i seen etnies at walmart now

Dude the whole Nike isn’t core ship sailed a long time ago

how did below coping tricks become acceptable, especially on a mini?

What about Straye Jamie Thomas brand. They have vegan options

Michelin makes rubber.

Lol what did you think suede was all these years. You never felt the other side of a piece of leather? Really?

Tyres, rubber... is milking trees vegan?

why don't you try globe shoes?

Etnies still good whod have thought