Both dudes wore khakis whose baggy leggings spilled over two pairs of Nike Cortez sneakers so fucking new that if they had taken one shoe off and placed it to their ear like a conch shell, they'd hear the roar of an ocean of sweatshop labour.
The passage describes two young men dressed in khaki pants that are notably baggy, extending beyond their sneakers. The sneakers, specifically Nike Cortez, are emphasized as brand new, suggesting a certain status or trendiness associated with them.
This vivid imagery critiques consumer culture and the consequences of globalization, hinting that the pristine condition of the shoes cannot hide the exploitative labor practices behind their production. The metaphor comparing the shoe to...
