This last Saturday (May 4th, 2013), N-SB.org was invited to check out the 4th annual Scheckler Foundation “Skate for a Cause” competition.

Contest Launches with Video Depicting #etnies Skateboarders Nick Garcia and Willow Earning Their etnies Stripe: A Signature Colorway of the RCT   etnies skateboarders Nick Garcia and Willow went to battle, climbed the ranks and attained pro status through their honorable skateboarding.

ETNIES PRESENTS THE SHECKLER FOUNDATION’S 4TH ANNUAL SKATE FOR A CAUSE   The Sheckler Foundation, Skateboarders and Sponsors Come Together to Help Benefit the “Be the Change” Project   May 1, 2013 (San Clemente, CA) – The SKATE FOR A CAUSE event, presented by etnies, is your chance to join pro skateboarders at the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest on Saturday, May 4, 2013.  Admission to this event is free, so everyone can have a chance to watch their favorite skateboarders compete. The list of pro and AM skateboarders competing is stacked, and you can check it out here:   ·      Aaron Astorga · Alex Midler · Bill Weiss ·Billy Marks · Chad Bartie · Christian Hosoi ·      Cody McEntire · Corbin Harris · Dave Duncan · Dave Hackett  · Eddie Reategui ·      Fabrizio Santos · Felipe Ortiz · Greg Lutzka · Jason Ellis · Jay Adams ·      Jeff Wright · Jim Gray · Joey Brezinski · Jordan Hoffart · Jose Rojo ·      Kurtis Colamonico · Leticia Bufoni · Luis Cruz · Mike Rogers · Morgan Smith ·      Neal Mims · Nick Dompierre · Pat Channita · Pat Ngoho · PLG (Pierre Luc) ·      Ronnie Creager · Ryan Decenzo · Ryan Hewitson · Ryan Sheckler ·      Sasha Steinhorst · Sean Sheffey · Sergie Ventura · Sewa Kroetkov · Steve Olson ·      TJ Rogers · Tony Tave · Torey Pudwill · Yuri Fachinni   For those that want to hang with the pros inside the skatepark and help the “Be the Change” project, VIP tickets are available for a $50 donation here: ShecklerFoundation.org. While the contests are going on, event goers can also enjoy the festivities, food and fun from the sponsors below:   ·      etnies · Ford · Fred Water · GoPro · Red Bull · CCS · Chronic Tacos ·      Independent Trucks · K1 Speed · Nixon · Oakley · Plan B · Tilly’s ·      UFC · Woodward · Diamond Supply Company · Absolutely Alice ·      Grizzly Griptape    

etnies dressed up its sneaks a bit with new colorways of the Dapper style, including a signature colorway for pro surfer Wilko (Matt Wilkinson) and a collaboration with Finnish streetwear brand Makia.

  Part of etnies’ Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree reforestation project, the etnies Dory is a new style to hit etnies’ footwear collection.

Watch etnies’ Journey to the Soles of Skid Row’s Homeless, featuring Pierre-Andre Senizergues (pictured above) and etnies pro team riders.

For 16 years etnies owner and CEO Pierre-Andre Senizergues has inspired his staff, pro riders, family and friends to head to L.A.’s Skid Row and rally together at the Los Angeles Mission’s annual Easter event to donate shoes to the thousands of homeless living on the streets. Skid Row is a scary and tough place to survive without a home and the reality is the homeless wear their shoes around the clock to keep their feet protected and warm. Each year etnies has the pleasure to personally witness the pure joy and relief a new pair of shoes brings to the lives of those less fortunate.

      The etnies Connery is a skate shoe for the sophisticate because it’s sleek and clean with stylish touches like stitching around the collar and unique paneling on the upper.

A few days ago, etnies launched its Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree microsite which can be found here. A video explaining the details of the program has surfaced . Take a moment to inform yourself about some of the great things etnies is doing for the environment while making great product at the same time. Behind the Trees: The etnies Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree Story from etnies on Vimeo.    

etnies has deep roots in skateboarding and introduced the first "pro" skate shoe, which was endorsed by Natas Kaupas. Established in 1986, etnies is the first skateboarder-owned and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company.  Led by owner and skateboarder Pierre-André Senizergues, etnies is on a determined path to achieve a healthier planet and has found a way to involve sneaker style and consumers of all ages and gender to help create a tree-filled world. In addition to constantly giving back to the skate community by holding events like "Goofy vs.

  etnies and Makia’s product collaboration (pictured below) just launched on etnies.com with a brand new video edit showing what the collection is all about: celebrating the spring season breaking through a harsh winter and once again provoking those frequent outdoor skate sessions. Arriving with just their skateboards and camping gear, etnies visited Makia’s Finnish stomping ground to experience the beautifully rugged coastal landscape with the Makia guys.

    With three decades of skateboarding under his feet, plenty of killer video parts and a skate style that remains relevant over the years, San Jose favorite Cairo Foster is timeless and deserves a shoe style to match.   The etnies Gilman, Cairo’s new signature model, lends a certain style and sophistication that reflects the skater he is.