éEtnies is a manufacturer and retailer of action sports footwear and apparel. Etnies is a footwear brand based in Lake Forest, California, United States (US), and owned by Sole Technology, Inc.. As of 2012, the company sponsors professional skateboarders and releases signature shoe models.The etnies Fader is a long-running style and best-seller. It features a trademark etnies Arrow logo integrated into the heel area. It also boasts a new 300 NBS rubber outsole with an internal EVA midsole and an STI Foam Lite Level 1 footbed and padded tongue and collar for additional protection and comfort. Stay Faded! Check out the Fader Vulc.é