Etnies Skateboarding offers animal-friendly footwear for both men and women. Only the colorways shown in our Animal-Friendly Collection are animal-friendly - other colors of the same models are not.
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 make every effort to avoid animal-derived materials in our styles and colorways marked as Animal-Friendly. However, due to shared productionlines and the nature of certain components (such as glues or smallparts), 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.
FAQ
Which shoes are animal-friendly?
What makes etnies animal-friendly shoes different?
Since 1996, Etnies has pioneered animal-friendly skate shoes by replacing leather and suede with premium synthetics, canvas, and recycled textiles. These shoes deliver the same durability, grip, and boardfeel as traditional skate shoes - just without animal-derived materials.
Check out all of your Animal-Friendly models here.
Do animal-friendly skate shoes perform as well as regular etnies?
Absolutely. Etnies Animal-Friendly skate shoes are built for skateboarding with long-lasting durability, impact protection, and excellent board control. Many styles also feature BLOOM™ Foam midsoles made from algae biomass for high-performance cushioning. Plus, every purchase helps plant trees through our Trees for the Future program - so you skate with style and purpose.
Check out all of your Animal-Friendly models here.
Where can I learn more and shop the Animal-friendly skate shoes collection?
You can read more about Etnies’ commitment to animal-friendly skate shoes and sustainability here. To explore the full range of shoes, visit our Animal-Friendly Collection. Please note that only the specific colorways shown in this collection are animal-friendly - other colors of the same models may not be.
Check out all of your Animal-Friendly models here.