etnies

Sheep was an all-synthetic line launched by etnies in 1996 that used no animal-derived materials. etnies describes it as a spin-off line that early on offered an option for skate shoes made without animal-derived materials. While the main etnies line pursued skate performance broadly without limiting its materials, Sheep was positioned specifically around a product philosophy of avoiding animal-derived materials. Industry media also confirms that Sole Technology later discontinued Sheep as part of a brand reorganization.

etnies Girl is an independent line/brand for women that spun off from etnies in 1999. Official announcements explain that it began with footwear and expanded its product range to sandals, apparel, and accessories. Unlike the skate-focused etnies, it primarily targeted women involved in action sports and demand for street casual wear. Rather than being part of a separate brand group within Sole Technology, it was positioned within the brand family as a line derived from etnies.

etnies Plus was a limited-production offshoot label launched by etnies in the 2000s. Trademark records list it as a brand name for clothing and footwear, while major sneaker media describe it as an etnies sub-label offering shoes produced in smaller quantities or as limited releases, distinct from the regular line. In contrast to etnies’ broad range of core action sports products, etnies Plus was a historical line for special projects and collaborations aimed at select retailers.

SLB, by etnies is a designer-led offshoot line announced by etnies with Sal Barbier as creative director. etnies officially describes it as a “by etnies line” and presents it as a collection that designs style and function from a skater’s perspective, beginning with the reissue of Sal 23. Unlike etnies’ regular product range or a one-off collaboration, it serves to continuously develop Sal Barbier’s design philosophy and archive. Products under the SLB name are also listed as a collection in the official online store.