No, they actually try to run in them.
My husband is a policeman, and he comes home sometimes in hysterics, describing these juvenile deliquents who attempt to run while wearing those ridiculous jeans.
The long and short of it is...they CAN'T. Hubby rarely needs to even break out of a jog to catch them. From what I hear, watching them try to ride the bikes they just stole is pretty funny, too.
Regards,
HA! I hear the same stories as my husband is a cop too. He has had several gang bangers take their pants off so they can run, so they are catching on!