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There is no better feeling than breaking out a new pair of kicks fresh out the box and no worse feeling than the first time they get scuffed. Once you get beyond that stage of your kicks though, each wear becomes more and more fearless and after a few years go by the cracks and creases show more and they actually look better with the added “character.” It’s easy, some sneakers look just as good beat up as they do on their first wear. We decided to put together a list of the best kicks when they are worn out. Check out 15 Classic Sneakers That Look Awesome Beat Up and let us know which pair are your favorite to rock.
Etnies
15. In4mation x Etnies Rap High
Year Originally Released: 2006
Reebok Racer
14. Reebok Racer X
Year Originally Released: 1991
New Balance 574
13. New Balance 574
Year Originally Released: 1988
Jordan IV Black Cat
12. Air Jordan IV "Black Cat"
Original Release Year: 2006
Jordan IV - Military Blue
11. Air Jordan IV "Military Blue"
Year Originally Released: 1989
Nike Dunk Melvins
10. Nike SB Dunk High "Melvins - Black"
Year Originally Released: 2005
AF1 High Rasheed
9. Nike Air Force One High "Sheed"
Year Originally Released: 2002
Puma Clyde
8. UNDFTD x Puma Clyde "Canvas"
Year Originally Released: 2011
Jordan IV - Black Cement
7. Air Jordan IV "Black/Cement"
Year Originally Released: 1989
Nike Spiridon
6. Nike Spiridon
Year Originally Released: 1997
Converse Chuck Taylor
5. Converse Chuck Taylor
Year Originally Released: 1917
Nike Dunk Low Supreme
4. Nike Dunk SB Low Supreme "Black/Cement"
Year Originally Released: 2002
Vans Authentic
3. Vans Authentic "Navy Blue"
Year Originally Released: 1966
Jordan I Bred
2. Air Jordan I "Black/Red"
Year Originally Released: 1985
Jordan III - Black Cement
1. Air Jordan III "Black Cement"
Year Originall Released: 1988
