Etnies Plus

Despite being introduced in 2002, the Etnies Plus shoe collection is still relatively obscure. Etnies Plus was originally created as a test bed for new colorways, fabrics, and shoemaking technology. The R&D that Etnies put into it’s Plus line eventually trickles down to their mass-produced shoe lines.

According to the Etnies Plus website, “the etnies plus collection is a truly one-of-a-kind, numbered, limited-edition shoe series.” These hand-made shoes speak for themselves:

Men's Rocksteady Hi by Jon Perello


Women's Plover

Women's Rockwell

You can purchase the Etnies Plus collection online from CaliRoots, or at a variety of brick-and-mortar stores (for a list, click here).

Greedy Genius pt. 2: Cobalt Shoe Review

One of our staff members recently got his hands on a pair of Greedy Genius kicks, here’s what he had to say:

I recently picked up a pair of Cobalt Blue Greedy Genius sneaks and although the price is a little steep, it was money well spent for a shoe collector such as myself. These shoes are gorgeous and the embroidery is flawless. The royal blue patent leather on the heel and toe gleam from the sidewalk with the baby blue front and side panels to match. The orange laces compliment the baby blue well and create an agreeable color scheme. The Genius’ have a snug fit, similar to a properly fitted Air Force 1, with ample padding throughout. As a result of their superior fit and construction, toe creases haven’t been an issue which is very refreshing.

The shoes come in a sleek black shoe box that slides open and enclosed is a drawstring bag with the Greedy Genius logo etched onto the front. The packaging and presentation is comparable to a pair of Bapes and quite frankly the look and feel of the shoes capture the same prestige. Like Genius’ logo, “Don’t be Misled”, you will definitely won’t be with a pair of these.