Etnies Wallen Michelin skate shoes are for you if you ride harder and want a shoe that can handle grip tape, heavier landings and daily abuse on a skateboard, BMX or stunt scooter.

Etnies Wallen Michelin, key features

• Upper: suede and synthetic material
• Sole: Michelin Cup Sole
• Profile: Low-Top
• Cushioning: STI Performance + STI EVOLUTION® FOAM
• Ventilation: Flo2 system
• Protection: hidden rubber toe cap and lace protection

After the first session, you can feel that the Wallen Michelin has a more solid and stable feel underfoot than regular lifestyle sneakers. This is a skate shoe made for real riding, not just for looking good on the shelf.

The biggest difference is the Michelin outsole. It is built to last longer and deal better with grip tape contact. During ollies, flip tricks or footjams, the shoe does not wear down as quickly as a standard skate shoe.

The Cup Sole construction gives you a more secure and supported feel when you land. On bigger drops, stairs or longer sessions, your feet simply take less punishment.

The hidden rubber toe cap reaches into the ollie area, so the part of the shoe that works the hardest gets extra protection against fast wear. This is one of those details you really appreciate after a few weeks of riding.

On warmer days, the Flo2 ventilation system helps the shoe breathe better. Your feet do not heat up as quickly during longer rides or full days in the city.

The STI Performance insole and STI EVOLUTION® FOAM midsole help soften impacts. When you land a little heavy or spend half a day at the skatepark, you can really feel the difference.

The padded collar and tongue help keep your foot stable during tricks, while the hidden lace loops and recessed eyelets help protect your laces from getting destroyed too fast.

This model is for you if you want skate shoes with more durability, better cushioning and comfort you can still feel after hours of riding.

How to choose the right Etnies shoe size?

Measure your foot in the evening while standing on a sheet of paper. Mark the end of your heel and your longest toe, then measure the distance between those two points.

Compare your result with the insole length in the table below. This makes it much easier to choose the right size and avoid an unnecessary return.

If you are between sizes and prefer a slightly looser skate fit, going one size up is usually the safer option.

Why do Etnies Wallen Michelin work well for skate?

• they handle regular grip tape contact better
• they cushion landings more effectively
• they give you a more stable feel underfoot
• they help reduce fast toe wear
• they stay comfortable during longer sessions
• they protect your feet better during harder riding

Etnies Wallen Michelin, detailed specification

• Upper: suede / synthetic material
• Low-Top profile
• Michelin Cup Sole
• Stitched sole construction around the full outsole
• Michelin tire-inspired outsole
• Flo2 ventilation system
• Hidden rubber toe cap
• Hidden lace loops and recessed eyelets
• STI Performance insole
• STI EVOLUTION® FOAM midsole
• Padded tongue and collar
• Reinforced skate construction

Etnies size chart

Full sizing and insole lengths below:

Suede and synthetic materials keep their look longer when you clean them regularly.