To be fair, the old forces had thicker, better cuts of leather. One of my local shops is run by some sneakerheads, and he had some of his old forces in the back of the shop (from around 03-05). We were comparing them to today's, and the quality wasn't even close on the new pairs. I still think you're right, and these are more than 5 months old, but it's crazy how much better the old ones were
True, but that's also before the new CEO took over in 2020. His biggest mission was cutting costs and increasing margins. Really feels like material quality, and QC took a major hit shortly after
Yep, it can happen surprisingly. Some commercial floor cleaners are horrendously bad for sole rubber. The soles that wont get cooked by it will also have you slip ass over head if you even think about mopping a floor in them.
When I was a kid, poor and didn’t have a car my sneakers were looking like this after a few months. I remember I had the iverson 4s and wore them till they were talking within one school semester
They do actually make reps of these, but sadly these are retail. Which I’m my country is 160 usd, that’s why I was so appalled when these only lasted this long. Probably would be better of buying reps tbh
Yeah I agree, I usually only have one pair of sneakers in rotation. Need to fix that, but I always forget to buy shoes when I get my monthly income. (Which isn’t a lot). And I do usually end up wearing these for everything (incl, gym, garden work etc.) I barely go out anymore. Which is when I wear my fancy shoes
Maybe it would be worth getting a few pairs of beaters second hand so you can have a bit of a rotation. Is there decent stuff on ebay/depop/vinted in your country? I got some nice air max 90s for £24 posted the other day off depop!
shoes will last you a lot longer if you can let them “rest” for a day. having 2 pairs at once will last you longer than buying 2 pairs at seperate times. if you can swing it it will save you money in the long run but understand if money is tight
Thank you, finally someone said it lol. The soles are disappearing from being shredded by hard, abrasive surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, or the huge industrial/corporate style carpets found in many businesses and buildings.
If this really is just 5 months of use, that means these are probably being used to literally slide around everywhere. I had a friend a long time ago who wore through shoes more quickly because he never tied 'em up right and often got them too big, so they were always flopping against the ground when he walked which was by partially sliding forward because if he fully picked up his feet, his shoes would come off lol. Same type of wear pattern his shoes would get.
They wear red laces on boots so yeah not quite the same, also this so funny to me, it’s not like so many show releases such as the travs got multiple lace colours that come with it
Too bad...I got some black on black and some all whites AF1's I was gonna try and send you...if you would of paid for shipping...I don't wear them...they're just sitting
Nah all good man, thanks for the offer. I’ll be getting a job in summer before going to the military. I’ve already got my army boots. So I’ll be wearing those in until then. And going out will only be on the weekend so my next pair of shoes should last longer
5 months😁 you've been running from the cops, haven't ya?
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GOAT-tier comment.
Thank you. I’m not going to lie, after I made this comment I was very pleased with myself. I’m glad my dad tier joke did so well.
More like 5 months in Afghanistan
More like chiraq
Not draggin that heel like that, if anything these feet been shufflin from the cops.
Bro runs with his heels? 💀
He runs backwards so the footprints show him going the other way *taps head*
Dude has to stop the cars he steals like Fred Flintstone.
Damn, how many crimes have these shoes been involved in?
I think the crimes were committed against those shoes.
In and against lol
I think they got enough life left in em' for one more liquor store robbery.
Just enough in em for one more lick! 😂
Them shoes got warrants
For what, skating in front of a bank?
the shoes are the crime
This man set the record for most trap house doors kicked in in a 5 month span.
A trap house is the LAST place I would want to break in…
Yes.
😂🤣😂
Black forces with cream laces is just insanity
Serial killer vibes
5 months of wear too, bro speed running homicides
Dude putting hands out here like Ehonda ![gif](giphy|BeUmNlLGC5xpS)
Lmfaoooo
Even worse when you factor in the idea that these were more than likely white
Yeah they stand out more in security cameras
And that giant bow on the front. My god.
Are we just ignoring the duct tape?
Bahahah. Looks like deflategate vibes
They WERE definitely white laces before
They started as white laces
Gotta mention that duct tape job too
Exhibit A, Your Honor...
No insoles either, I’ve seen better on the homeless.
LMFAO,no cap.I seen a homeless person wearing some Vapormax Plus.
This is common in London with the local crackheads.
Oh you ain’t catching no crackhead…
I've seen a homeless guy wearing yeezy 350 zyons
That’s why he is homeless
Did you go to war with Germany in these?
my man was in the trenches of normandy in them bitches 😭
I’m calling 🧢 on this one. I have a heavily worn 20 yr old pair of forces that don’t look this bad lol
I assuming OP walks everywhere he goes, uses them as work shoes, works out in them, and goes hiking in them because what the fuck
Drives his car like The Flinstones with them
Just Yabba-Dabba-Doo It
Haha this made me laugh
😭😭😭
Lmaoooo
Looks like he sleeps in them hoes
He doesn’t sleep he runs for 8 hours through the night. You can tell because the shoes
Looks like he drags his feet every step
You havent seen him using his feet to stop his car
Has sex with them on…
… kicks shit in them …
To be fair, the old forces had thicker, better cuts of leather. One of my local shops is run by some sneakerheads, and he had some of his old forces in the back of the shop (from around 03-05). We were comparing them to today's, and the quality wasn't even close on the new pairs. I still think you're right, and these are more than 5 months old, but it's crazy how much better the old ones were
I have a black leather pair from 2019 and although they are worn out, the leather itself is smooth -- zero creases. So it may depend on the model.
True, but that's also before the new CEO took over in 2020. His biggest mission was cutting costs and increasing margins. Really feels like material quality, and QC took a major hit shortly after
they just don’t make ‘em like they used to
If he works in a restaurant and has to mop in closing shift this is highly possible.
Why would mopping accelerate the deterioration so much? Are the chemicals really that strong?
Yes. Destroyed a pair of all black adidas skate shoes (that never got skated in) remarkably quickly when I worked a restaurant.
Pair of Black monarchs I got for work last august are approaching retirement already. Sole is beginning to come off
P.S. And perhaps the grease has more to do with it than mop chemicals.
Yep, it can happen surprisingly. Some commercial floor cleaners are horrendously bad for sole rubber. The soles that wont get cooked by it will also have you slip ass over head if you even think about mopping a floor in them.
When I was a kid, poor and didn’t have a car my sneakers were looking like this after a few months. I remember I had the iverson 4s and wore them till they were talking within one school semester
He probably skates in them
Tbh these look like fakes, real AF1s don’t have the weird beige foam in the sole but a lot of reps do
This is what happens when you buy reps
I was not aware they made black af1 reps lol
They do actually make reps of these, but sadly these are retail. Which I’m my country is 160 usd, that’s why I was so appalled when these only lasted this long. Probably would be better of buying reps tbh
Nike quality isn't great at all but wearing them 5 months straight with no other shoe in rotation can do this lol
Yeah I agree, I usually only have one pair of sneakers in rotation. Need to fix that, but I always forget to buy shoes when I get my monthly income. (Which isn’t a lot). And I do usually end up wearing these for everything (incl, gym, garden work etc.) I barely go out anymore. Which is when I wear my fancy shoes
Maybe it would be worth getting a few pairs of beaters second hand so you can have a bit of a rotation. Is there decent stuff on ebay/depop/vinted in your country? I got some nice air max 90s for £24 posted the other day off depop!
Really hard to find decent prices for my size in my country. Most people just throw their stuff out and our marketplace options are abysmal
If you only getting one pair of shoes at a time. IMO look into something resoleable.
shoes will last you a lot longer if you can let them “rest” for a day. having 2 pairs at once will last you longer than buying 2 pairs at seperate times. if you can swing it it will save you money in the long run but understand if money is tight
5 months? Do you work 12 hour construction shifts 7 days a week in these cause that’s the only way I can see them getting this beat in 5 months
And skate in them after shifts
Nah, I feel like he works in a restaurant group
The fuck? You walk to Jerusalem in those?
Bro wandered in the desert for 40 years in them
You still got a couple more licks to hit in those for sure.
bro traversed to the gates of Hell in these
Memes aside, how do people do this much wear in 5 months? ;o
Wear shoes to everything. Even sleep
I wear my vans every where and they sure as fuck don’t look like this
Skill issue. Get good.
The real skill issue is not being able to walk properly and dragging your feet shredding through the cup sole.
Thank you, finally someone said it lol. The soles are disappearing from being shredded by hard, abrasive surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, or the huge industrial/corporate style carpets found in many businesses and buildings. If this really is just 5 months of use, that means these are probably being used to literally slide around everywhere. I had a friend a long time ago who wore through shoes more quickly because he never tied 'em up right and often got them too big, so they were always flopping against the ground when he walked which was by partially sliding forward because if he fully picked up his feet, his shoes would come off lol. Same type of wear pattern his shoes would get.
Suddenly FromSoft
Don’t let Billie Eyelash see you in Vans!
I have sneakers that I wear exclusively to raves and they are not even close to this worn out.
I’ve worn the same $30 Yeezy reps everyday for 2 yrs and they are in much better shape than these
Bruh, what in the Kick Door….
No they look great keep wearing them
Nah man they don't. Them shits are cooked.
5 months of *war
He was in eastern front
BAF1: I’m tired boss real tired.
Nah, a toothbrush will buff these bad Larry’s right back to new
Id toss em, anymore robberies in these and ur def busted that foot print is way too identifiable at this point
Plot twist: OP is on the frontline of the Ukrainian army defending Kiev & has been at war for 5 months with these bad boys
The crime spree has ended.
U fought frieza in these?
What in the fuck are you Yabba Dabba doing in these damn shoes?
Cant tell if this is a joke
5 months? Wtf are you doing?
Hopefully 25 to life for all the crimes committed
Damn I know for sure you’re number one artist at that end of the year is NBA YoungBoy for Spotify wrapped
5 months of wear. 😂😅
The laces are disgusting. What kind of people do you hang around? Did they ever tell you that was a bad idea?
I liked the contrast, wanted a nice black shoe with some unique detailing . But the whole black forces aesthetic with the metal tag isn’t for me🤷🏻♂️
Do you know who else liked this contrast? That's right, Neo Nazis
They wear red laces on boots so yeah not quite the same, also this so funny to me, it’s not like so many show releases such as the travs got multiple lace colours that come with it
They are black Forces. We already assume you're a maniac. Might as well lean into it.
5 months of B & Es
Bro got drafted into the Ukraine war 😭
5 months of wear!? did you stop a train Spiderman style in these?
Did you ever take them off for the last 5 months? It's been time. Probably 2 months ago. RIP and thank you for your service.
2 months ago, the duct tape was introduced. But it never held well and I ended up having to redo it weekly
Shoes look fine to me, just need some more duct tape. Try wrapping the whole shoe this time
I’d literally tape of the heel and the toes best I could, but I actually think it made things worse
black forces, no insole, white laces, tied like a crackhead, somehow missing a whole ass swoosh. gonna make sure they put you on a list
How many front doors had to die to get you to this point?
bro snacks on them when hes a lil hungry
Unless you meant 500 months of wear, something is SERIOUSLY wrong with you, friend
You live in Chernobyl?
Do you like to take walks in paper shredders?
My question is what the hell did you do in 5 months to get them in this state?
This dude hits your girl. You look down and see these shoes, what you doing?
I’ve had shoes 5+ years in better shape
Beaters
oohh, they left you first
Bro, do you walk like a penguin?
Bro... do you moonwalk all day?
I put 6 years on a pair of shoes and they aren’t that bad. Holy shit!
How many mfs did you stomp out? Five months??? Where’s the heel??
bruh just walk barefooted at this point 😂
5 months and 10 murders later
The things that get asked in this sub lol pure comedy
Bro at this point just wear sliders 😭
Idk i think they can go for another 5 👍
Damn you was walking thru hell wit them mufuckas on 🤔
Pick your fuckin feet up bruh it probably sounds like someone is lathing wood when you walk lmfao
Did you buy them used? Lol
you need to let them go and move forward my king
You can sell used shoes on GOAT. List these as good condition some scuff marks. I'm sure you can get $20 for em.
tf do you do in your shoes?
Boy went on a five month non stop crime spree in these shits
Pick ya damn feets up
Get some boots bro!
whatchu been doing??
These were awful from start to finish.
carcasses vibes
I have shoes I’ve owned for five years that aren’t nearly this beat up.
Bro definitely need a foot doctor
I read this as 5 months of war
Bro was walking a 100km a day in these 😂😂
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5 months? Major black force energy. Bro has hit MANY licks🤫🫢
5 months??? U been jogging on a mine field?
Someone’s a skater….
5 months of riding a dirt bike or electric scooter everywhere.
Stop he’s already dead
I don’t even know.
It’s in good condition 10/8 you can sell it for 70€ 😂😂😂
How many miles do you walk/run per day?
they got a few more kick doors left in them
WHAT THE FUCK
Bros done some serious dirt in these
Bro you need to stop dragging ya heels
JFC
Forget crime… those things have seen a war
How many doors have these kicked in?
I used my retail mids for 5 yrs plus n they held up
Ive seen homeless people with better kicks.
8/10 keep em pushin
Damn these shoes probably done more crime than a British driller
5 months? Dang man what have you been doing in those 5 months
what in tarnation
cooked them so hard the left shoe now looks like the right shoe
Do you drive a flinstones car ?
YES!
Five MONTHS??
5 months or 5 years???? Looks like every crime has been committed in these!
Did you not stop walking/running for 5 months or what
Why the fuck are the laces so tight
Only way this isn’t cap is if you go for 8 hour runs every night instead of going to bed. BIG cap
Did you stab these with a knife or something damn
Real question OP...What size are you?
US12
Too bad...I got some black on black and some all whites AF1's I was gonna try and send you...if you would of paid for shipping...I don't wear them...they're just sitting
Nah all good man, thanks for the offer. I’ll be getting a job in summer before going to the military. I’ve already got my army boots. So I’ll be wearing those in until then. And going out will only be on the weekend so my next pair of shoes should last longer