Animal-friendly
Since 1996, etnies has always pushed skate footwear forward—and that innovation extends to compassion. Back in 1996 we launched Sheep, an all‑synthetic, animal‑friendly line, making us one of the very first skate brands to offer animal‑friendly shoes. Today, that pioneering spirit lives on across our men’s, women’s, and kids’ ranges.
Compassion meets performance
Every Animal‑Friendly etnies style is built with the same boardfeel, durability and style you expect—just without animal‑derived materials.select colorways are crafted entirely from premium synthetics, canvas, or recycled textiles, so you can skate (or chill) with a clear conscience.
Plant-positive by design
Many of our Animal‑Friendly models do more than avoid harm—they give back:
Planting trees since 2011: etnies donates a portion of its sales to Trees for the Future, supporting the Forest Garden Approach — a powerful initiative where farmers plant thousands of trees to restore soil health and cultivate a diverse range of crops for sustenance and income.
BLOOM™ Foam: midsoles and insoles made with algae biomass turn a pollutant into performance cushioning.
Find your pair
Click below to explore the full lineup. Look for the “Animal‑Friendly” tag on each product page and note that only the flagged colorways are animal‑friendly. Feel free to dig into the details—then lace up, step out, and ride with shoes that align with your values.
Shop Animal-Friendly shoesNote: We do every effort to avoid animal-derived materials in our styles and colorways marked as Animal-Friendly. However, due to shared production lines and the nature of certain components (such as glues or small parts), these products may inadvertently contain trace amounts of animal-derived materials or have had unintended contact with such materials. This notice applies exclusively to those styles and colorways marked as Animal-Friendly.