Poll: should we let soletech die

[Dad Board]

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So i just dont know why people are trying extra hard to dislike it but theres been no mention of the other brands like Fallen or Cariuma in this.

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because we know that don brown is a homophobe / transphobe who has no problem liking some horrifically hateful shit daily on instagram

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get over it fucking pussy he still up and you still bitchin fucking cry baby ass bitch

Another brand new account coming in on some absolute fuck shit

[JM]

get over it fucking pussy he still up and you still bitchin fucking cry baby ass bitch

Aren’t you a cheery, precious little daisy.

I was hoping for some more engaging conversation surrounding my favorite shoe brand, and the most interesting topic that never dies.

[switchfrontshuv]

bro soletech is being kept alive by nassim guammaz

[sus]

Not sure how much longer Sole Tech is gonna be a thing. Pierre finally sold the company to swiss company Nidecker Snowboards. Supposedly theres not much value with eS and Emerica from a revenue standpoint so they may not be around in a year or two, but Etnies and 32 are supposed to stick around.

Hate to see it happen, but it looks like the last of independently-owned core footwear brands (minus LRAB) is finally coming to an end

[Ghost Face]

Post a link about the sale.

[Dad Board]

Not sure how much longer Sole Tech is gonna be a thing. Pierre finally sold the company to swiss company Nidecker Snowboards. Supposedly theres not much value with eS and Emerica from a revenue standpoint so they may not be around in a year or two, but Etnies and 32 are supposed to stick around.

Hate to see it happen, but it looks like the last of independently-owned core footwear brands (minus LRAB) is finally coming to an end

So is Don Brown no longer involved?

[Dad Board]

Post a link about the sale.

Couldn’t find anything on the googles but this popped up.

https://shop-eat-surf.com/2024/04/etnies-welcomes-sal-barbier-as-brands-creative-director/

If Sal is behind the designs Etnies may have a shot at a pretty substantial comeback. Would love to see that 

[Ghost Face]

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Post a link about the sale.

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Couldn’t find anything on the googles but this popped up.

https://shop-eat-surf.com/2024/04/etnies-welcomes-sal-barbier-as-brands-creative-director/

If Sal is behind the designs Etnies may have a shot at a pretty substantial comeback. Would love to see that

Done some googling too and found this. Not sure how accurate it is but says "Out of Business"

https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/65684-44#overview

[EdLawndale]

Yes, something strange is definitely afoot over at eS.

The website says there is a Memorial Day sale, yet most of their shoes have been taken of the site and all orders will be delayed.

This is not good news for me.

[Ghost Face]

Yep. Owned by Snowboarder brand

https://www.ndk.group/

Home of Action Sport Brands
The Nidecker Group is home to the most innovative and inspirational action sports and lifestyle brands: Bataleon, Emerica, éS, Etnies, Jones, Nidecker, Rome, Thirtytwo and #YES.

[Shtonk]

Yep. Owned by Snowboarder brand

https://www.ndk.group/

Home of Action Sport Brands
The Nidecker Group is home to the most innovative and inspirational action sports and lifestyle brands: Bataleon, Emerica, éS, Etnies, Jones, Nidecker, Rome, Thirtytwo and #YES.

That lineup truly is a graveyard of relevance. 

[fernando the skater]

They had a good run from the first Natas shoe. but all things must pass. RIP.