# Pre-Distressed Kicks Affliction Roughs Up Your New Shoes Before You Even Wear Them By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-01-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afflictions-pre-distressed-shoes References: [afflictionclothingstore](http://www.afflictionclothingstore.com) We’ve heard of pre-shrunk clothing, and even distressed style garments, but Affliction’s [pre-distressed shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death) are still a relatively creative new concept. These sneakers, inspired by [Chuck Taylors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse) feature [discolored and worn-out-like soles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1906d). With these “new” kicks, there is no worry of wearing new shoes in the rain, or getting kicked in the heel from behind while walking (you know it happens). Any further distress could only accentuate the industrialized feel for these classic sneakers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pre-distressed Shoes:** Affliction introduces pre-distressed shoes, offering a new concept in footwear customization. - **Worn-out-like Soles:** The use of discolored and worn-out-like soles in sneakers is a creative trend that adds an industrialized feel to classic footwear. - **Customization in Footwear:** Pre-distressed shoes offer a unique customization option for consumers, allowing them to achieve a worn-in look without the wait. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can capitalize on the trend of pre-distressed shoes by offering customizable options for consumers. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can utilize the trend of worn-out-like soles to create unique and industrialized designs in footwear. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the demand for customization in footwear by offering pre-distressed shoes as a unique selling point. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Faux Dirty Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-1-low-dirty-triple-white.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Purposefully Imperfect Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanghyuk.md) - [Distressed Crackled Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toe-colorway.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Pre-Distressed Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-c-ltd.md) - [Pre-Worn Paint-Splattered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-5.md)