éS vegan 2025

As you may have heard SoleTech (Etnies/éS/Emerica) was sold to a Swiss company (the Nidecker group). It is not owned by Pierre-André Senizergues anymore.

The following shoes appear to be new on the éS website, and they are listed as vegan. I have not seen these shoes "live", but "synthetic nubuck/mesh" might (?) mean a return to the low-quality (and cheap) "nubuck" of the 1990s. I hope I'm wrong.


Note: These shoes appear to only be available on the United States version of the éS website (or at least not the UK and EU websites).


éS SCHEME black/charcoal

The éS website has the following description for this shoe (January 2025):
"éS footwear was created in 1995 by skateboarders to advance and innovate footwear to keep up with the progression of the sport. The Scheme is one of the more advanced shoes that set the direction for all others to follow. This highly demanded reissue is a mirror of the original with its super comfortable Energy Foam midsole and overall iconic design. For those seeking style on and off the board - the Scheme is for you.
  • Energy Foam Midsole
  • Deep Flex Grooves
  • Maximum Tongue Foam Padding
  • TPR Molded Eyelets
  • 400NBS Rubber Outsole
  • Custom TPR Molded Logos
  • Breathable Mesh Paneling
  • Reflective Detailing
  • Molded EVA Insole
  • Synthetic Nubuck/Mesh
  • Vegan
"
 
 
 
 

éS SCHEME navy/gum

The éS website has the following description for this shoe (January 2025):
"éS footwear was created in 1995 by skateboarders to advance and innovate footwear to keep up with the progression of the sport. The Scheme is one of the more advanced shoes that set the direction for all others to follow. This highly demanded reissue is a mirror of the original with its super comfortable Energy Foam midsole and overall iconic design. For those seeking style on and off the board - the Scheme is for you.
  • Energy Foam Midsole
  • Deep Flex Grooves
  • Maximum Tongue Foam Padding
  • TPR Molded Eyelets
  • 400NBS Rubber Outsole
  • Custom TPR Molded Logos
  • Breathable Mesh Paneling
  • Reflective Detailing
  • Molded EVA Insole
  • Synthetic Nubuck/Mesh
  • Vegan

"


Update: 17 March 2025: This shoe is probably not vegan.




Update 27 March 2025.

Available as of now:

éS Sophisto [unnamed colourway]


The éS website says:

"
In 1995, éS was launched in response to the growing demand for sophisticated skateboard footwear. Drawing from decades of heritage and purpose-built skate shoes, the Sophisto is simple yet technical, calculated but uncomplicated.

  • Mid Top Construction for Ankle Support
  • Lycra Spandex Tongue Straps
  • Molded STI Energy Foam Footbed
  • Breathable Tongue Mesh
  • Minimal Tongue and Collar Padding
  • 400 NBS Rubber Cupsole Outsole
  • Vegan

"