Reviews

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REBEL E PULLOVER
Scott Emmett (Canada)
ROYAL / L
Rebel pullover

Upon opening package, it was noticed hat there was a white paint residue on the top left shouler

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SAL 23
Sean Connors (Canada)
BLACK/WHITE / 10
Great service and shoes

I wish I could give you more stars love the shoes, you guys have a very happy skateboarder here. Just started skating again at 40 and glad to have the shoes I skated back in the day again. Thank you so much

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Fader
Tyree Gilmore (United States)
GREEN/GUM / 11.5
Fresh out the box

These shoes were great fresh had great stick to the grip tape even with a used and abused skate board. And the color is great at masking the scratch marks from flip tricks.

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Sal 23
Leigh Elliott (United Kingdom)
WHITE/BLUE / 9.5
Could be perfect

The fit on this shoe is slightly off, I would definitely recommend trying it on first. I order half size down and maybe could have gone a full size after they stretched out. The shoe its self is very well made, I’ve actually had some of my best skates in them, the flick is very good once broken in, heel flips are great. It’s not a thick shoe really, the sole is quite thin, but it does give enough support and confidence to stomp tricks. I will say something about the toe box is slightly off and definitely not how the originals were. I also think it’s criminal releasing a skate shoe without tongue straps especially when it’s an obvious lace breaker. I would give this more stars because i love the shoe, I just want them to correct the sizing and tongue strap issues then it would be perfect. They are holding up well after 10 hours.

Hello Leigh,

It’s great to hear that the shoes are performing well for you overall, especially once broken in.

We also hear you on the fit, toe box, and the lack of tongue straps. Feedback like this is incredibly valuable, and we’ll make sure it gets passed along to our product team for consideration in future updates. We’re always working to improve, and input from skaters like you plays a big role in that process.

If you ever need support with sizing or have other thoughts, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help.

Alex
etnies Customer Service Team

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Callicut
Michael Knight (United States)
GREY/WHITE/GUM / 10.5
My Grey Cali-cut from the 916.

I love my new grey cali-cut kicks! The level 1 insoles are very comfortable. This is my second pair I've bought in the last 6 months.
Thanks again Etnies.

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Camber Michelin
Bryan Jenkins
BLACK/WHITE / 10.5
Awesome!!

Comfortable and stiff and all the right places, probably going to try to buy the mid-rise too. Looks like you guys have moved the toe scene forward by about an inch which seems to be holding up fantastically! Can't wait to destroy this pair.

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Fader
siniša bajić (Serbia)
GREEN/GUM / 12

perfect color and fit..

Hi Sinisa. We're thrilled to hear that you are happy with the color and fit of our Fader product. We strive to provide our customers with the best experience possible and we're glad we hit the mark for you. Happy shopping!
Alex
etnies Customer Service Team

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Scout
Bridget R (New Zealand)
Light and Excellent

THE BEST! I have brought five colour variants of these Scouts over the years and they are brilliant. 110% recommended. I use them for everyday wear and dancing. I wouldn’t wear them on a hike or long run but any normal life stuff these are the comfiest shoes I’ve ever owned and will continue to buy them. They have NEVER come apart as some people have suggested. Light and comfortable. The black/white pair in the photos are two years old and I literally wear them everyday to work as a dance teacher. Soles, seams everything all good after years of wear. I like to buy a fresh pair every two years, not because there’s anything wrong, just because it’s nice to have fresh shoes.

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MARANA MICHELIN
Andrew Proulx (Canada)
Longest lasting shoe!!

I've worn a pair of these for three years, almost everyday at work and outside mountain biking... i cant say enought about the quality and durability... 5 stars hands down

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Kingpin
Glen (United States)
You ruined them!

The old design of these shoes was the absolute best, but the new narrower fit is terrible. They smash my toes, and I have narrow feet!! I’ve worn almost nothing but Etnies for 25 years, but you lost me now that you’re making shoes for fashion instead of function

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Barge LS
Gof (United States)
GREEN/GUM / 10.5
Great skate shoe

Great shoe at an even better price. I only give it a 4 star because I highly recommend a good pair of insoles.

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Sal 23
eli yousef (United States)
MUSTARD / 11.5
dope shoes

skating amazing just like I remember

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Jameson 2 Eco
J. R. (United States)
A bit narrow.

I have several pair of etnies. The insoles are very comfortable. I wear these mostly for work or just casually. These are a bit more narrow than any of my other shoes. I’m typically a 9.5 medium width. I’m hopeful that they will stretch a little.

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Locut
Luis Manuel Molinero Fernández (Spain)
BLACK/WHITE/WHITE / 11.5
Perfect trade

Everything ok perfect skate shoes superb quality and shoe feel.

Hi Luis, thank you for your amazing review of our product Locut! We're thrilled that you had a perfect trade experience and love the quality and feel of our skate shoes. It means a lot to us that you're happy with your purchase. Thank you for choosing Locut.

Alex
etnies Customer Service Team

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Kingpin
Eric M. (United States)
Very comfortable yet cheaply made.

I’ve had these shoes for a few weeks and love them. The styling is killer and the comfort is amazing. The only downside is the materials are somewhat lacking. The logo part on the rear of the shoe started to crack and flake off on the first day. Now after a few weeks it looks absolutely terrible.

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Sal 23
Pat McGowan (France)
White/Black Sal 23 more like Cream/Black

I really really want to give a good review for these shoes as I am an late 90's skater and grew up with all versions of these shoes- the original Etnies version, the eS version sans the metal lace holes, the Sal 23.5's with the velcro strap, as well as the 2002 re-release and the later "skinny-version" re-release which we shall not speak of. I ordered a pair of Black/Black (love them) and White/Black (ehhhh) and I need to warn you that the color on this release's White/Black is not white, it's Cream. The pictures on the website are either altered, using a different material, or this is some kind of mistake. The originals weren't like this. I really don't want to hate- because I love the shoes, but I *was* disappointed when unboxing and I don't want others to go through this- if I had known the white suede was so "off" i wouldn't have bought as many pairs as I did. See the pictures and judge for yourself- notice the difference between the inner part of the tongue and the suede. BTW, the carpet in the picture is a cream-colored carpet and the lighting is natural daylight next to a window.

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Loot
Ryan C (United States)
These are great - well done etnies

I’m giving them 5 stars because overall they are fantastic. It sounds weird but they are almost like if you take a Janoski and an Accel and combine them it’s the Loot. The shape is surprisingly good and the brown colorway takes me back to the Vallely/Elissa Steamer era of Etnies. I usually skate the kingpin or the accel but I really like these. They are pointier than those in the toe but somehow still not too narrow for my foot. The only thing I wish could be different was I’m not sure if I like the egg-crate midsole. It’s not bad and I’ve worn them all day without pain, but it would be nice to have a midsole with some type of foam in the forefoot. If you are thinking of checking these out, I would definitely recommend them. So far the have been VERY durable as well. Well done fellas!

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Lo-Cut Slip x Santa Cruz
shaun buroza (United States)
BLUE / 9.5
Comfortable skate shoe

Fit nice, feels like you have laces, easy to put on and fit snug. No heal bruise

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Marana Michelin X Jake Wooten
John Matheson (United Kingdom)
Great quality shoes

Great quality shoes very comfortable will last years. had my last pair of etnies shoes (joslin) for 2 years waring daily still holding strong no major ware on the in or outer sole just grown out of them.

Hey John

Thanks for the feedback and the photos!
It’s always great to hear about a two-year experience. I’ll make sure to share your message with the development team.

Guillaume
etnies Customer Service Team

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Jameson 2 Eco
Adam Dobos (Hungary)
Production error

Unfortunately, I just realised that the shoes were not alike. The right pair has a production error. I have not used the shoes yet. Completely new. Can I replace them?

Hi Adam

We’re really sorry if you experienced any issues with your new shoes. Just reach out to our customer service — we’ll get a fresh pair to you right away. You deserve to be cruising the concrete in no time 😊

Guillaume
etnies Customer Service Team

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MARANA MICHELIN X SANTA CRUZ
Steven Lougheed (United States)
BLACK/GUM / 10.5
With a little stretching, these are still some of the best shoes.

Etnies skate shoe history: Marana then Joslin and now Marana Santa Cruz. I will be very loyal to either Marana or Joslin, they never fail me. I love how Etnies fit, feel, cushion and sloooowly wear down.

This pair of Maranas surprised me in that they felt tighter than my other two pairs. However, a couple of days with shoe stretchers, some time out on the board and they are started to feel like home.

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Barge Plus X Julian Lewis
Carley Csonka (United States)
BROWN/BLACK / 7.5
Amazing design! Super comfortable and True to size

These shoes match everything, amazingly crafted, great design, comfortable, and true to size. Julien is an amazing artist and skater.

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WINDROW X BEEINGS
MLZ (Mexico)
Perfect Birthday present

My niece loved them! So comfortable and cute!

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Callicut Womens
Keisha Mcdonald (United States)
BLACK/PINK / 9
BEST SHOE EVER

I’ve always been a fan of Etnies since I was in high school which has been 15+ years. Finally came back and I’m so glad I did. Love the Calicut; they’re comfortable, and they look good with every outfit

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FADER
Olivier Lauzon (Canada)
Still havent got the shoes

Its been 14 days and i still havent got the shoes. Very slow shipping.