I was honestly a bit hesitant about ripped shorts for a 13-year-old but once I saw these in person I understood why kids want them. The distressing is clean and proportionate, not random. The edges are finished so they will not fray further. My son wears them with a plain white oversized tee and slides at home, and switches to a fitted graphic tee and sneakers for outings. He has already worn them to two birthday parties and looked great both times. Quality is solid.