July: Predistressed Sneaker Month

Keep your eyes on the street: July will be Predistressed Sneaker Month. As I noted in late May, Nike sneakers resembling grungy versions from the ’70s are hitting the mass market next month.

Then, today via Gothamist.com, arrives news that Converse Men’s Ramones All Star Hi, a beat-up version of the classic canvas kicks, will be ready to ship from Eastbay in July. Knowing they’ll soon be commercially available makes me not want them, despite my request last summer. I just like to complain.