Review of the Etnies Portland
Hardcloud
26th Feb 2010 10:34
Review by Hardcloud on the new 'Etnies Portland'.
Producing cool and stylish sports shoes since 1986, Etnies products have long been a favourite with skaters for their laidback flair and comfort. In recent years the brand has expanded production to cater to snowboarders, surfers and cyclists too thereby further broadening the appeal of this distinctive name.
The Etnies brand is centred on the desire to provide skaters and fans of active and extreme sports with quality, style and performance. When the brand was established in the 1980s the idea of designing quality footwear specifically for skaters was extremely innovative and this originality has propelled the brand towards the success it enjoys today. The Etnies brand recognised the need to fuse fashion with durability and quality; a requirement that is still strictly adhered to today by the founder and CEO of Sole Technology, the parent company of Etnies.
Etnies has come a long way since its inception and the brand now offers an impressive collection covering men`s, women`s and children`s products. As well as the footwear that remains a staple output of the Etnies design room, the brand now also produces accessories, hats, bags, shirts, shorts, sweaters and more. It is now possible for a fan of the brand to kit themselves out from head to toe in Etnies products.
One of the newest and most innovative pieces to come on to the footwear market is the Etnies Portland, a brand new style for spring 2010. This stylish menswear piece is distinctively Etnies while still managing to really bring something new. The mid top height provides sturdy ankle support, essential for skaters and sports fans and the vulcanised sole ensures maximum durability. The shoe is available in a range of colours, including olive and black providing ample scope to express your individuality and the shoe is produced to fit sizes 5 to 14.
The canvas upper of the Portland is hard-wearing and expertly stitched and the one piece toecap with decorative stitching adds an interesting and attractive finish. The padded tongue and collar provide extra comfort and protection for the wearer and the PU footbed provides an additional level of cushioning to support your feet and joints during impact. The rubber sole provides excellent grip, making these the ideal performance shoe and the lower hidden lace loops make a unique addition to this fantastic piece.
Like all Etnies shoes, the Portland manages to stylishly combine tough performance credentials with a funky design and maximum comfort so you will not only look great but also feel ready for anything. So if you`re a fan of active sports and looking for footwear that not only complements your chilled but funky look but will also stand up to the pressures of your energetic lifestyle, a pair of stylish Etnies shoes might be exactly what you`re looking for and the Portland, as one of the newest kids on the block, offers cutting edge design and quality for active men that like to step out in style.
The Etnies brand is centred on the desire to provide skaters and fans of active and extreme sports with quality, style and performance. When the brand was established in the 1980s the idea of designing quality footwear specifically for skaters was extremely innovative and this originality has propelled the brand towards the success it enjoys today. The Etnies brand recognised the need to fuse fashion with durability and quality; a requirement that is still strictly adhered to today by the founder and CEO of Sole Technology, the parent company of Etnies.
Etnies has come a long way since its inception and the brand now offers an impressive collection covering men`s, women`s and children`s products. As well as the footwear that remains a staple output of the Etnies design room, the brand now also produces accessories, hats, bags, shirts, shorts, sweaters and more. It is now possible for a fan of the brand to kit themselves out from head to toe in Etnies products.
One of the newest and most innovative pieces to come on to the footwear market is the Etnies Portland, a brand new style for spring 2010. This stylish menswear piece is distinctively Etnies while still managing to really bring something new. The mid top height provides sturdy ankle support, essential for skaters and sports fans and the vulcanised sole ensures maximum durability. The shoe is available in a range of colours, including olive and black providing ample scope to express your individuality and the shoe is produced to fit sizes 5 to 14.
The canvas upper of the Portland is hard-wearing and expertly stitched and the one piece toecap with decorative stitching adds an interesting and attractive finish. The padded tongue and collar provide extra comfort and protection for the wearer and the PU footbed provides an additional level of cushioning to support your feet and joints during impact. The rubber sole provides excellent grip, making these the ideal performance shoe and the lower hidden lace loops make a unique addition to this fantastic piece.
Like all Etnies shoes, the Portland manages to stylishly combine tough performance credentials with a funky design and maximum comfort so you will not only look great but also feel ready for anything. So if you`re a fan of active sports and looking for footwear that not only complements your chilled but funky look but will also stand up to the pressures of your energetic lifestyle, a pair of stylish Etnies shoes might be exactly what you`re looking for and the Portland, as one of the newest kids on the block, offers cutting edge design and quality for active men that like to step out in style.
