Here at Ape, we’ve always been staunch advocates of classic style, clothing that’s built to last and getting the most out of every garment. These core values put us fundamentally at odds with the rising trend for pre-battered, artificially grubby footwear, but we’d be lying if we said there weren’t a couple of distressed sneaker models that have caught our eye in recent years.
Distressed sneakers are sneakers that have been deliberately made to look worn in, and in some cases, completely destroyed right out of the box (we’re looking at you Balenciaga). Champions of the look claim it means they can have a shoe that feels well loved and has character without the wait,