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words // Brandon Richard
Arriving at skate retailers this July will be the debut etnies Pro Model for team rider Tyler Bledsoe, the etnies Bledsoe Mid. The 19-year old's laid back style is captured in a conservative silhouette, with a hidden lace toggle system that helps prevent the shoe falling off mid-ride. The slim skate shoe also features a blind seam toe, reduced padding and an STI Foam Pro 1 footbed.
Tyler is a young skater that likes to let his riding speak for itself. His performances in videos like Alien Workshop’s Mind Field and Transworld SKATEboarding’s Hallelujah, as well as the coverage he's picked up in skate media has helped him gain national notoriety.
To celebrate the launch of the Bledsoe Mid, more than 200 skateboarders, friends and New Yorkers joined Tyler at Max Fish on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and drank 720 cans of PBR.
Check out photos of the party below, in addition to images of three Bledsoe Mid colorways, which are set to hit etnies retailers in July. Also watch the video below to hear about the inspiration for the Bledsoe Mid directly from Tyler.