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Nike's Air Jordan 1 is in distress, but in a good way.

The Air Jordan 1 Low SE sneaker is designed to look as though it's been around the block before. This special edition Air Jordan 1 Low sneaker swaps the AJ1's standard leather upper for a denim-like rendering with distressed fraying and faded coloring throughout. Subtle paint splatters and exposed stitching round out the shoe's rugged disposition.

This isn't a skate sneaker, but the purposeful wear-and-tear is on par with the delightful damage you'd earn from a good thrash sesh.

Despite its worn-in appearance, this AJ1 sneaker remains fresh. Peep the shiny Air Jordan Wings logo at the heel and the gleaming Jumpman on the tongue.

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These design touches keep the fatigued sneaker feeling new without compromising its decidedly rugged aesthetic.

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Available later this year on the Nike website for $125, the "Multi-Color Distressed" AJ1 sneaker isn't just the footwear embodiment of frayed skinny jeans, it's also a harbinger of fall.

The autumnal orange paneling, layered with hues of brown, all atop a blue base, just screams fall afternoon in a way a pumpkin-spiced latte can't. At least not yet.

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