Sole Technology
Sportswear
Founded in 1996 by professional skateboarder Pierre Senizergues. Acquired by Swiss board sports company Nidecker in 2024, with Senizergues staying on as CEO and retaining a minority stake.

Overall

Owned SWI
Rating D
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Company Ownership

Sole Technology Inc
USA
Nidecker SA
owns 80% of Sole Technology Inc
SWI
Board sports
Founded in Switzerland in 1887 by Henri Nidecker, the company has been passed down 5 generations. Acquired Sole Technology in 2024.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jan 2021)
Sole Technology Inc
Criticism
1/5 on Good On You
This company owns brands rated 'We Avoid' by Good On You, whose rating system considers the most important social and environmental issues facing the fashion industry to assess a brand's impact on people, the planet and animals.
Information
Vegan shoes
This company's Etnies brand has a range of vegan shoes.
Environmental claims
This company has environmental claims on its website, mainly in the area of reducing the environmental impacts of its operations.
Modern Slavery statement
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Nidecker SA
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Company Details

Type:
Subsidiary
Founded:
1996

Contact Details

Address:
Lake Forest, California, USA
Website:
etnies.com

Products / Brands

Sole Technology
Emerica Skate Shoes
Etnies Skate Shoes