The Etnies SLB23, the Sal Barbier signature shoe, saw a return this year. The first two colorways this year were red and black, both featuring the iconic 23 on the heel. 
For Spring 2009 Etnies will bring new colorways of the classic. This time it will come once again in black and also in a light beige colorway. As usual, they both look really clean.
Check out the black colorway of the Etnies SLB23 Spring 2009 after the jump.

etnies and Sal Barbier united with their friends at In4mation to update the classic Sal 23 for Fall 2008. The Sal 23 In4mation captures the essence of the original shoe with a slimmer silhouette and new thinner sole for better board feel and increased flexibility.
The etnies Sal 23 In4mation collaboration includes Sal’s slimmed-down pro model shoe in black action leather or red suede, and a jersey featuring the logo of In4mation.

Check out the video footage on the sneaker and the collaboration in general here.

Sal Barbier will start introducing his own footwear line this year with his SLB23 brand. For now we have only seen t-shirts in the market, which have already been well received. The sneakers come in premium leathers, both low-top and hi-tops are in the line-up. They come in an array of classic colorways. In terms of style they remind us a little bit of Common Projects – simple but strong.
We’ll keep you posted on the release!