What do you know? An actual proper skateshoe company has picked up on the massive demand for classic retro styles that has enabled Nike, Adidas, Converse and Puma to coin it in for the last few years at what must be great expense to companies like Etnies and DVS, not to mention terminal expense to all those who’ve gone out of business. Clearly looking at the big players and thinking, “We’ll have some of that,” Etnies have re-launched skate legend Sal Barbier’s Sal 23 in collaboration with Hawaiian skate/ streetwear co. In4mation. Also clearly taking their cue from the backlash against big puffy tongues this time around the Sal’s a bit skinnier. Check this link for a full interview with the big man himself courtesy of chemicalrecords.co.uk…
