éS Skateboarding footwear

éS (pronounced 'S') is a premium skateboarding footwear brand that was established in 1995. The brand was created as a more technical and performance-oriented alternative to its sister brand, Etnies, focusing on pushing the boundaries of skate shoe design and technology. It quickly became iconic in the late 1990s and early 2000s for its innovative silhouettes, most notably the 'Accel' model, which remains a staple in the skateboarding community.

While the brand was founded and is headquartered in the United States, its manufacturing processes take place in various international locations, primarily in Asia (such as Vietnam and China), which is standard for technical athletic footwear. The brand is a core part of the Sole Technology portfolio, a company that remains one of the few large-scale, skater-owned and operated businesses in the industry.

Throughout its history, éS has maintained a reputation for supporting high-level professional skateboarding through its elite team and technical advancements. Despite a brief hiatus starting in 2011, the brand was relaunched due to overwhelming consumer demand, continuing its legacy of producing specialized footwear for the global skateboarding market.