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Pre-Distressed Skate Sneakers

Vans' Stressed Series Creates a Worn-Out Look of Classic Shoes

— May 11, 2023 — Fashion
Vans Vault highlights its new Stressed pack that delivers distressed iterations of classic silhouettes including the Slip-On and the Sk8-Hi. It is worn out all throughout the silhouette with scraped detail along the midsoles and black splotches throughout the upper -- the Sk8-Hi is detailed with laces to match as well. Formerly, the Stressed series highlighted the AUthentic shoes and the Old-Skool silhouette with some that are still available.

The Slip-Ons come in the checkerboard patterned versions with a black and white colorway and a white and red colorway. The worn-out detail is most prominently seen on the scuffed midsole base, which is the same along the Sk8-Ho and its laces. It is set to launch sometime in May.

Image Credit: Vans
Trend Themes
1. Pre-distressed Fashion - Fashion brands can create pre-distressed versions of their classic products to appeal to consumers desiring a worn-in look.
2. Worn-out Aesthetic - Brands can create products featuring a worn-out aesthetic to appeal to consumers seeking a vintage, nostalgic look.
3. Scraped Detailing - Brands can add scraped detailing to their products to create a distressed, rugged look.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion & Apparel - Fashion brands can incorporate pre-distressed looks into their products, potentially increasing their appeal to consumers seeking a vintage or worn-out aesthetic.
2. Footwear - Footwear companies can create pre-distressed sneakers to meet consumer demand for worn-in, vintage looks.
3. Retail - Retailers can offer pre-distressed products to consumers as a way of meeting their desire for products with a vintage or worn-out aesthetic.
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