| The History about DC Shoes is that they | | | | etnies is primarily a maker of footwear designed |
| originated from a American footwear company | | | | for skateboarding, but in more recent years they |
| specializing in shoes for skateboarding as well as | | | | have also created shoes and clothing for |
| snowboarding boots, snowboards, shirts, jeans, | | | | snowboarders, BMX and motocross riders, as well |
| hats, and jackets. The company was founded in | | | | as surfers. |
| 1993 and is based in Vista, CA. DC originally stood | | | | Started in France in 1986, the brand's original |
| for 'Dope City Footwear', but since the sale of | | | | name was Etnics, derived from the word "ethnic," |
| Droors (which is now down), DC no longer has | | | | which was a nod to the skateboarding subculture. |
| any ties to Droors and is simply DC Shoes. On | | | | Etnies is considered to be the most accessible of |
| March 10, 2004, DC Shoes was acquired by | | | | Sole Technology's brands. Other brands focus |
| Quiksilver. | | | | more narrowly on skateboarding shoes, etnies has |
| The company manufactures footwear for all | | | | a broader appeal, designing shoes for toddlers, as |
| types of extreme sports, including skateboarding, | | | | well as etnies Girl, a line for girls and women. |
| snowboarding, BMX, motocross, rally car racing, | | | | Aside from shoes, the etnies collection also |
| and surfing, for men, women, and kids. Worn by | | | | consists of other apparel. These include: shorts |
| people of all ages. Because DC shoes have a flat | | | | pants, T-shirts, hats, beanies, bags, jackets, |
| footing, it easier to balance if you have some sort | | | | accessories, tops and sweatshirts. Etnies has |
| of problem or illness. DC's are more comfortable | | | | outlet stores in the U.S. called etnies:exs that also |
| as it gives you plenty of room for your feet to | | | | carries other brands owned by sole technology |
| breathe and have some space. | | | | inc. Etnies sponsors many professional action |
| The History about etnies is that is was made in | | | | sports athletes such as skateboarding, |
| an American footwear brand based in lake forest, | | | | snowboarding, surfing, BMX, and motocross. |
| with roots deeply embedded in skateboarding. | | | | |