Basketball sneakers have been worn off-court for as long as they’ve been around: All-time classics like the “Banned” Air Jordan 1, “Cement” Air Jordan 3, and others became staples of the streetwear wardrobe. But while many of the most popular lifestyle looks got their start on the court, brands have also been known to create colorways specifically for how they look with a pair of jeans, further distancing basketball shoes from their original home in sport.
While there are many examples of this working out just fine, there are just as many misses. Scroll down to see our picks for all the worst lifestyle colorways that have been slapped on basketball sneakers.