Sole Technology

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Sole Technology, Inc.
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Headquarters
Lake Forest, California
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United States
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  • Etnies
  • éS Skateboarding
  • Emerica
  • ThirtyTwo
  • Altamont Apparel
  • STI Lab
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OwnerPierre-André Senizergues
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Websitesoletechnology.com

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Sole Technology, Inc., known informally as Sole Tech, is an American footwear and apparel company, specializing in skate shoe design, production and distribution. The company is owned and operated by Pierre-André Senizergues, a former professional freestyle skateboarder. The company's headquarters are in Lake Forest, California, United States.

History

Sole Technology was founded in 1996 to be the parent company of the etnies, éS, Emerica and ThirtyTwo brands.[1]

The Sole Technology Institute (STI) was established in 2003. STI Lab is a first-of-its-kind research and development facility that conducts biomechanical skate shoe research.[1][2][3]

In May 2024, etnies, éS, Emerica and ThirtyTwo were acquired by Nidecker Group, a Swiss action sports equipment conglomerate.[4] Following the acquisition, a new company was created to operate the four brands under Nidecker, with Pierre-André assuming the role of CEO for each of them. The Sole Technology name will gradually be phased out.[5]

Brands

Etnies

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". The company's first and largest brand is etnies. Established in 1986, etnies produces footwear and apparel for skateboarding, BMX, motocross, surfing and snowboarding—the brand also sponsors teams in all of these "action sports."[2] From 2005 to 2011, the company also operated etnies plus, a sub-brand which specialized in limited-run footwear.[citation needed]

Etnies sponsored athletes include Ryan Sheckler, Willow, Nick Garcia, Jose Rojo, Chris Joslin and David Reyes.[6]

éS Skateboarding

éS Skateboarding is a skateboarding footwear and apparel brand founded in 1995. In 2024, it was acquired by Nidecker Group along with etnies, Emerica and ThirtyTwo.[7][8]

The brand subsequently sponsored a team that included professional skateboarders John Rattray, PJ Ladd, Eric Koston, Paul Rodriguez, Ronnie Creager, Chad Muska, Justin Eldridge, Rodrigo Teixeira (TX), Bob Burnquist, Arto Saari, Nyjah Huston, Tom Penny, and Rick McCrank.[9]

After announcing a hiatus in mid-2012, the brand returned in 2014 with special edition runs of their shoes distributed to select skateboard shops.[citation needed]

Emerica

Emerica was launched in 1996, and, in addition to selling apparel,[2] has produced a number of skateboarding-themed videos.[10][11] Their 2013 video, MADE: Chapter One, was offered to consumers at a price of their choosing, with a minimum price of US$1.00 established.[12]

In July 2013, the brand released its "Workwear" line, a collaboration with skateboarder Andrew Reynolds.[13]

Emerica sponsors a skateboard team which includes Collin Provost, Ed Templeton, Justin "Figgy" Figueroa, Kevin "Spanky" Long, Leo Romero,[14] Jeremy Leabres,[15] Jon Dickson, Eric Winkowski, Rob Maatman, Dakota Servold, Kevin Baekkel, Victor Aceves and Chris Wimer.

ThirtyTwo

ThirtyTwo, a snowboarding boots, apparel, and outerwear brand, was launched in 1995 by snowboarders and has been privately held since that time.[2] As of September 2013, the brand sponsors a team of snowboarders.[16]

ThirtyTwo's Global Pro team includes J. P. Walker, Jeremy Jones, Scott Stevens, Chris Grenier, Chris Bradshaw, Halldór Helgason, Jordan Small, Johnny O'Connor, Joe Sexton, Corey Smith, Dylan Alito, Toni Kerkela, Desiree Melancon, Zeb Powell, Pat Fava and Phil Hansen.

Its Global Am team includes Brandon Hobush, Spencer Schubert, Chris Brewster, Toni Kerkela, Benny Urban, Dylan Alito and Johnny O'Connor.[17]

Altamont Apparel

Altamont Apparel was launched in October 2006[2] as a concept of Justin Regan and Reynolds, who enlisted UK artist Mark "Fos" Foster as the head designer.[18] Over time, the brand has expanded beyond skateboarding to involve musicians[19] and artists.[20]

References

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  1. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Sole Technology Timeline". Sole Technology, Inc. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Our Brands". Sole Technology. Archived from the original on 22 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Davis, James (2004). Skateboarding is not a Crime: 50 years of Street Culture. Firefly Books. pp. 67. ISBN 978-1-55407-001-5.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Douglass, Rachel (May 30, 2024). "Nidecker Group acquires Etnies, éS, Emerica and ThirtyTwo". FashionUnited. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Sole Technology Founder Pierre-André Senizergues On Sale To Nidecker Group". Boardsport Source. May 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Team – Skate". etnies. Sole Technology, Inc. Archived from the original on 12 September 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."About us". éS Skateboarding. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Douglass, Rachel (30 May 2024). "Nidecker Group acquires Etnies, éS, Emerica and ThirtyTwo". FashionUnited. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Complex Mag (12 June 2009). "A History of Eric Koston's Signature Shoes". Complex Sneakers. Complex Media. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Emerica's 'Stay Gold' DVD review". Trashfilter.com. Archived from the original on 2010-09-09. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Emerica skate videos". Skatevideosite.com. 2005–2013. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.TWS (16 September 2013). "Get 'MADE' Pay What You Want". TransWorld Skateboarding. GrindMedia. Archived from the original on 15 October 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Emerica Reynolds Workwear". Thrasher Magazine. High Speed Production, Inc. 25 July 2013. Archived from the original on 20 September 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Team". Emerica. Sole Technology, Inc. September 2013. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Emerica Made – Chapter One". Thrasher Magazine. High Speed Productions, Inc. 13 September 2013. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  16. ^ The development of the ThirtyTwo brand and the ski shoe product
  17. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Team". ThirtyTwo. Sole Technology, Inc. September 2013. Archived from the original on 30 August 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
  18. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Benson (20 August 2013). "Back To School Style Guide: Altamont". Tactics The Grind (A Blog). Tactics. Archived from the original on 7 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  19. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Contributors – Music". Altamont Apparel. Sole Technology, Inc. October 2013. Archived from the original on 7 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  20. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Contributors – Art". Altamont Apparel. Sole Technology, Inc. October 2013. Archived from the original on 7 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
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