“The dirtier and more scuffed and damaged the heel of the pants, the cooler you were, apparently. I’m not confused that I don’t see it anymore, as we’ve apparently now gone around to buying pants that are pre-ruined with holes in the knees and legs. I’m honestly just really confused as to why it was a trend in the first place. Was it a UK/Ireland thing only?!”
—teeldubya
“No, that was popular in the US. The way to top off your heel distressed (from actual wear and tear) jeans was with a pair of Doc Martens. I had the brown/coppery Mary Janes, and I still wear them sometimes. They’re almost 30 years old but have held up.
—heatherchristie1
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