Restoring $5,000 1985 Air Jordan 1s to Wearable Condition
Restoring one of the most iconic sneakers of all time with the one and only @Flippinkickz ! The 1985 Black Toe Jordan 1 is one of the rarest and most sought after sneakers in the game, but there are next to no "wearable" pairs. In today's Restorations with Vick Almighty him and Flippin Kickz will walk you through the first sneaker restoration on this iconic pair! This complete restoration was a couple days of work, but it was well worth it to make this 38 year old pair of sneakers wearable again.
This specific pair was absolutely trashed from the inside out, so although it sounds like a couple steps; this was a HUGE process. We started with deconstruction before moving into the reconstruction. For the first step we needed to remove the original sole by removing the stitching and using a mechanical pick to take the entire outsole off the uppers. Now this outsole had close to no grip and was not in great condition... The only thing it had going for it was the flexibility was still there, which isn't something you see on all 85's.
Once the sole was off we discovered a lot of disintegrated polyurethane from the air unit. It is incredibly rare to find an air unit in tact; especially on a pair of OG's! Once the sole was off it was time to do some more prep work on the uppers to remove the old glue. Once the outside was all prepped it was time to move onto the interior of the sneaker.
For this step we needed to open up the interior sock liner and the entire shoe to see the condition of the shoes. The interior was in much worse condition than we originally thought once they got inside of the original sock liner. Ultimately we would need to replace the inner lining to make this sneaker wearable once again. With the shoe deconstructed, we needed to take care of a quick cleaning on the uppers! For the cleaning we relied on RESHOEVN8R'S products to remove the dust, grime and oils that the sneaker has collected since 85.
One benefit of RESHOEVN8R's Solution is it not only breaks down the grime, but it conditions the materials as you clean. Plus the brushes and natural solution are delicate enough to use on even the most fragile pairs. With the cleaning out of the way these two masterminds needed to allow the sneaker to dry, but during the drying process it was really important to reshape the sneaker.
This sneaker was fairly misshapen and crushed in some areas, so it was going to take some work to get it to look right! The main issue is the crushed heel counter, so we need to replace that to give the sneaker the shape that we all know and love. We also had to remove the creasing using the iron method from all the way around the shoe. This made the sneaker look a little better, but with 30 year old creases it isn't perfect!
The reconstruction process was a lot of steps! Did you have any idea how many steps were needed to make a pair wearable again?! We are making process though... The donor soles are prepped and aged. The paint job is in the works and we only have a couple more steps to wrap this up. The HARDEST part of this might have been repairing the wings logo, but you know Alex killed that paint job.
Let's keep it moving, it is time to stitch it all up and secure everything that we have put into the shoe. Plus we needed to repair any stitching that has faded away. The tongue tags were one of the final details needed. Shout out to Alex for sacrificing his own pair to give this project the love they needed. Now we needed to put the sneaker back together with the new soles to make this 1985 Black Toe Jordan 1 fully wearable again!
This restoration took days, but they are now FULLY wearable! Plus Vick and Alex did the best they could to keep this sneaker as original as possible. Now with all that being said.. What was your favorite part of the entire restoration?!
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I feel old because vick got grey hair now and I’m only 21😭😂 I’ve been watching since 6th grade
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Vick grew up on the channel that's for sure!
@Vickalmighty
3 ай бұрын
You’re the man for watching that long! 🫶🏽 I definitely gotten old lol
@crazywall256
3 ай бұрын
Same here brotha. Been in the game since I was 10 when I got gift a pair of 2012 breds from my brother. Now I’m 21 watching the sneaker “restoration” over the last 11 years so much has changed. Especially on the whole resale side
@abstrrakt
3 ай бұрын
It’s not grey hair, we can just do a repaint?? 😅
@thijsdecarspotter7444
3 ай бұрын
Vicks hair ain’t that bad compared to my maths teacher 😅
These were my shoes. The fellow that got them from me said he would send them off and then send me the link when restored. Pretty cool stuff! Great job ! Ryan
Vick getting old is making me sad man. Thank you vick for showing me how to keep my kicks always looking brand new! You deserve your flowers!! 🙌
The production quality here is next level, huge props to Vic for taking on a monster project like this and s/o Alex for helping along the way.
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
We truly appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching.
Bro, this is one of the best episodes BY FAR!!!! Flippin_kicks is a "real" one!!!! Between his craft and having the actual history of knowledge that goes into the shoes.....its amazing. Yall please keep linking up because this was highly entertaining and refreshing🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! We have a couple more videos with him on the channel, we love learning from him!
Ya'll gave it that polish it needed and kept it genuine with the swoosh. A no nonsense restoration!
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
🙌 🙌 the editor did his thing on this one 😉
the Dynamic Duo!! awesome job!!
You two hit the mark no pun intended with that fist bump y’all killTit ❤️🔥 🤜🏼x🤛🏼
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed this video.
One of the best video releases yall done!! Well done to everyone involved in the making of this video
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Back at it again with another banger! Thanks for all the knowledge y'all drop!!!!!!
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! We appreciate your support!
Another amazing restoration by Vic
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this one!
These came out amazing! Big ups to you both 🔥🔥
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙌
You and kickz is the best in the business I can’t wait to send my shoes to him. 🔥 also like how it was a real project and not just you guys dirtying the shoe 👌🏿
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Much love, thank you for the support 🙌
The shoes : please let me die 💀 Them boys : never 🪡
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Wearable for another 20 years now! 😉
Super clean restoration.
We need more restoration videos like this 🔥🔥
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
More to come. Thanks for the support!
Vic, I love these types of videos. I know they are a lot of work but keep it up!
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
More to come! Thanks for the support!
wow super impressed with the knowledge and skill to save a shoe like this. y'all really brought these back to life!!
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words and support!
The black toe 1's are my all time favorite Jordans. I still have my original pair of 1985 Chicago's but missed out on the black toes. You both did a kick azz job restoring those grails. 👍
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, it was a crazy restoration!
Best one yet🔥🔥🔥
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Couldn't have done it without you 🙌
I can’t wait for Jordan to drop the White Toe Jordan 1s now 😂
@prettyboyrob
3 ай бұрын
🤣
2 of the best sneakers restorers in the world🔥
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
WHAT THE FLUFF! you guys killed this restoration. what an iconic shoe. great work
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for watching.
who else but Vick to save this amazing shoe. Great job guys, this restoration is insane!
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
They both killed it!
This is absolutely incredible
@RESHOEVN8R
2 ай бұрын
We appreciate you!
Awesome Episode!!!!
With this skills, the Jordan can survive next 💯 years. 🔥🔥🔥
Unreal craftsmanship! Great vid 🔥
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow! Nice work!
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
These shoes were indeed COOKED! But Vick and Alex you guys did a great job of making these shoes brand new 💯🔥
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!! Thanks for watching Paul!
I can’t believe I watched this whole video 😂 GREAT JOB!!!!
Those are stunning. I’m putting on LL Cool J’s Radio next.! 🔥
The best shoe, restored by the best there is!
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated 😊
This was amazing I was discouraged just watching it but it was beautiful at the end loll bravo guys
Vick drawing on homie’s finger caught me off guard lmaoo 🤣
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
😂😂
Great stuff fellas!
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the visit!
Crazy Video!!!!!🔥🔥
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙌
Nicely done 💯👏🏾
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
This went nice.
fan of this 2 guys 🫡
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
We appreciate you!
I think you two are fire together
@RESHOEVN8R
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the feedback!
Nice work
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice
@bijaann3401
2 ай бұрын
Ask Vick if he wants to restore an OG 1987 pair of Air Max 1s. they need his help
Nice 💯💯 y'all did one hell of a job on this one salute 🫡
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
We greatly appreciate the feedback!
wow, amazing
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Many many thanks!
Miracle Vick is your new name bro. Keep up the good work Vick 😎
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Never in this old mans life would I have ever thought someone would restore (really remake) an old pair of sneakers that I actually owned (not this pair of course). I had a back toe pair of Jordan 1's....... wore them until they looked about like these and then just tossed them in the garbage. As I'm sure all of the other guys did that are my age. Funny thing, by the time I bought my Jordans my mom understood sneaker prices..... I was out of the house by then but I do remember my mom coming undone with what I paid for a pair of Adidas Top Ten's.
Wicked job - I’d love to see a similar restoration where you leave ALL the patina in place 😁
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! We can look into that
Iconic!
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
🙌🙌
Amazing！！！！！！👍️
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
These restoration videos are so gas
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
We appreciate the support!
The missing swoosh is so cool looking
Just sick ❤
Damn these look 🔥AF!!!
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
🙌 🙌
Hey Vick I have a pair of 2011 cement 3s that I bought new & worn once. The white paint on midsole is cracking. How much would you charged to redo midsole?
hey guys! I was thinking outsole swap for my bred 2013. Any ideas where i could get soles for that. I would really aprechiate some help:)!
Video of the year… and it’s only February!
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
We have some crazy collabs coming this year!
Is so cool
@RESHOEVN8R
2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
What did yall do for insoles?? Just took the ones from the donor pair??
What red and black paint should I use for a 2016 bred 1
I’m always confused on the barge cement because everyone always uses something different. Was curious what you think is the best Vick have you tried them all?
TOP 10 Sneakers Releasin in 2024 ❤😂🎉😢
TOP 10 Sneakers Releasin in 2024 😢🎉😂❤
Damn I've aged with Vic, I've now got the greys (mostly in my beard)
@reshoevn8r do you repair 17 & 18s?
Nice tip if you sit your air units or any rubber pieces in brake fluid it reverses the aging and softens the rubber quite a bit. Just a tip I picked up on! I’ve been watching Vic and using reshoevn8r since 2012. Still my dream to work for this company and make innovative new products ✊🏼
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the love!
What was the mix of paints to make the red? So hard to find info online for the red on 1985s
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
We would have to ask Vick for an exact mix, but a lot of paint is just trial and error
Hey vick I havce some cement 3s that have a stain and fear of god vansthat are yellowing is there any way i can send them to you. i love your work
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately we can't guarantee Vick will be the one cleaning them, but we do offer cleaning services on our website!
I'm curious, would they still be water resistant?
Nah the drawing on his finger was zesty work
This seems like a ship of Theseus moment.
I have a pair of OG 1997 Playoff 12s that are in desperate need of a restoration, and they happen to be an 8.5 😉
i Have some original Converse 85 Weap0n5. Black and Red, I've looked for years and never seen another pair. Apparently they're insanely rare. I wore them out all the way through. Maybe y'all can give them new life.
@RESHOEVN8R
Ай бұрын
Maybe we Can🤷♂️
love
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
🙌 🙌
Can you guys clean a Jordan 3 palomino?
Did you guys use any leather conditioner or mink oil to bring the leather back to life a little?
@RESHOEVN8R
Күн бұрын
Yes
Amazing work as usual…it sucks that the retro version of these will be nowhere near the level of quality that you guys just put into this shoe
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
We agree which is more of the reason why this old classics need to be restored! Thanks for watching!
WOW
Y'all the truth
Where did you get the Soles from ? Greetz from Germany.
@RESHOEVN8R
2 ай бұрын
Normally donor sneakers
@lakeacid6431
2 ай бұрын
@@RESHOEVN8R Thanks !
What kind of paint do you use? Please tell me
@ThePeacePlant
2 ай бұрын
They usually use Angelus Paint
can you Do a Jordan 3 bred custom plz ????
whats the song at 8:40?
Wish you guys had a product to help whiten up the stitching
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
Which pair are you trying to clean?
@devilsadvocate4183
3 ай бұрын
@@RESHOEVN8R The stitching on my pandas i
I recentlt found a 30 year old pair of spike lee air raids " kenya" I was wondering if you guys would be interested
Bro can you PLEASE show us how to reglue Air Jordan 28s? Practically my WHOLE OUTSOLE is peeled off, except the very back of the heels. 😭❤
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
We can look into it for sure
I mean ,at that point ,only the canvas is the original material. Good job tho
Love this shit
why didn't you guy restore the nike swooshes as well??
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
The owner wanted to keep them as original as possible ask requested to not replace the swooshes. Thanks for watching!
@changoleonation
3 ай бұрын
@@RESHOEVN8Rgives them character! Love the look
Wait did they even use the air unit
So it’s not the video on the restoration of shoe that makes it look like a restoration it’s the paint on the laces noted
Nobody is going to talk about just how BAD the condition of these shoes where? Did someone literally put these through a cement mixer?
Is there someone out there that’s replicating air units? I need new air units for my 12’s and 10’s but I don’t wanna use eva foam
@RESHOEVN8R
3 ай бұрын
We can double check with Vick, but for the most part he uses EVA foam and it works great
I have a pair of 2001 Jordan 1 bred that need help 😢
Nah then you caressed his hands when putting on the damp towel you devious
The amount of ads in this video 😢
Me n this shoe the same age lol 39
❤❤❤❤🎉😊
Why didn’t u fix the swooshes?🤷♂️