# Distressed Denim Kicks The Skagway Slevedge Have a Wicked Worn-Out Aesthetic By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skagway-slevedge References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/03/29/visvim-skagway-slevedge) & [visvim](http://www.visvim.tv/) The Skagway Slevedge sneakers from [Visvim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visvim-all-tote) are a wicked pair of high tops that feature a brilliantly applied [distressed look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-1906d). The shoes, which are included in the Visvim Spring/Summer 2011 collection, feature uppers that are comprised mainly of denim with a a few accents of suede making appearances on the heel and tongue. So far, there have been glimpses of the Skagway Slevedge high tops with in a red and brown colorway, but be sure to keep an eye out for more when they finally drop. The worn-out look of the Skagway Slevedge sneakers give them the appearance that they've been your favorite kicks to wear out for a long time. With the sweet [denim and suede combination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-and-fdmtl), they probably will be your pair of go-to shoes for the summer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Distressed Denim Fashion:** Incorporate distressed denim into new and innovative fashion items, expanding beyond traditional jeans and jackets. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Incorporate upcycling and recycling into fashion items to create new designs, improving environmental sustainability. - **Customizable Shoes:** Introduce customizable options for shoe designs, including distressing and using different fabrics and materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Innovate and refresh denim fashion through introducing new and creative design elements such as distressing, and customization. - **Sustainable Fashion Industry:** Create a sustainable fashion industry through incorporating upcycling, the usage of biodegradable materials, reducing waste and carbon footprints in the clothing industry. - **Footwear Industry:** Introduce new and innovative shoe options, including introducing distressed and customized sneakers with unique fabric combinations, as well as experimenting with sustainable materials and production methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Sole Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk8hi-shoe.md) - [Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-varsity-collection.md) - [Distressed Canvas Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death.md) - [Technical Denim-Worked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-otw-and-fdmtl.md) - [Denim-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bleached-denim-air-jordan.md) - [Shaggy Suede Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-dead-x-adidas-forest-hills.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Premium Pleated Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawyer-sneaker.md) - [Hand-Stitched Artisanal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals-1.md)