Restoring $5,000 1985 Air Jordan 1s to Wearable Condition

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  • čas přidán 11. 02. 2024
  • 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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Komentáře • 194

  • @Retrolife223
    @Retrolife223 Před 3 měsíci +117

    I feel old because vick got grey hair now and I’m only 21😭😂 I’ve been watching since 6th grade

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci +21

      Vick grew up on the channel that's for sure!

    • @Vickalmighty
      @Vickalmighty Před 3 měsíci +20

      You’re the man for watching that long! 🫶🏽 I definitely gotten old lol

    • @crazywall256
      @crazywall256 Před 3 měsíci +4

      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
      @abstrrakt Před 3 měsíci +3

      It’s not grey hair, we can just do a repaint?? 😅

    • @thijsdecarspotter7444
      @thijsdecarspotter7444 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Vicks hair ain’t that bad compared to my maths teacher 😅

  • @Thesuperdupermadvillain
    @Thesuperdupermadvillain Před 2 měsíci +15

    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!! 🙌

  • @elmo575
    @elmo575 Před 3 měsíci +11

    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
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      We truly appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching.

  • @Ryan-op4ii
    @Ryan-op4ii Před 2 měsíci +5

    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

  • @patrickanderson3104
    @patrickanderson3104 Před 3 měsíci +11

    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
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! We have a couple more videos with him on the channel, we love learning from him!

  • @zionnmaly
    @zionnmaly Před 3 měsíci +12

    Ya'll gave it that polish it needed and kept it genuine with the swoosh. A no nonsense restoration!

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci +1

      🙌 🙌 the editor did his thing on this one 😉

  • @carlosdenully1080
    @carlosdenully1080 Před 4 dny

    I can’t believe I watched this whole video 😂 GREAT JOB!!!!

  • @durtysouth85
    @durtysouth85 Před 3 měsíci +1

    the Dynamic Duo!! awesome job!!

  • @EzzyR561
    @EzzyR561 Před 2 měsíci

    One of the best video releases yall done!! Well done to everyone involved in the making of this video

  • @javig3853
    @javig3853 Před 3 měsíci

    Back at it again with another banger! Thanks for all the knowledge y'all drop!!!!!!

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for watching! We appreciate your support!

  • @aceeistheplacee
    @aceeistheplacee Před 3 měsíci +1

    who else but Vick to save this amazing shoe. Great job guys, this restoration is insane!

  • @imaugiie117
    @imaugiie117 Před 3 měsíci +4

    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
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      Much love, thank you for the support 🙌

  • @JakeFitzgerald.
    @JakeFitzgerald. Před 3 měsíci +4

    We need more restoration videos like this 🔥🔥

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      More to come. Thanks for the support!

  • @hectormorales6156
    @hectormorales6156 Před 3 měsíci +4

    2 of the best sneakers restorers in the world🔥

  • @BadProblicity09
    @BadProblicity09 Před 3 měsíci +1

    WHAT THE FLUFF! you guys killed this restoration. what an iconic shoe. great work

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for watching.

  • @AntB10.
    @AntB10. Před 3 měsíci +1

    These came out amazing! Big ups to you both 🔥🔥

  • @abovothers
    @abovothers Před 3 měsíci +6

    You two hit the mark no pun intended with that fist bump y’all killTit ❤️‍🔥 🤜🏼x🤛🏼

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed this video.

  • @misplaceed795
    @misplaceed795 Před 3 měsíci

    wow super impressed with the knowledge and skill to save a shoe like this. y'all really brought these back to life!!

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for your kind words and support!

  • @kythegoalieofficial
    @kythegoalieofficial Před 3 měsíci

    Vic, I love these types of videos. I know they are a lot of work but keep it up!

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci +1

      More to come! Thanks for the support!

  • @felixferreira6947
    @felixferreira6947 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Another amazing restoration by Vic

  • @Drippedvenom
    @Drippedvenom Před 2 měsíci

    Super clean restoration.

  • @orincoon5585
    @orincoon5585 Před 3 měsíci +2

    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
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you, it was a crazy restoration!

  • @DiceB
    @DiceB Před měsícem

    This was amazing I was discouraged just watching it but it was beautiful at the end loll bravo guys

  • @fahvm4362
    @fahvm4362 Před 23 dny

    With this skills, the Jordan can survive next 💯 years. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @paulevers3538
    @paulevers3538 Před 3 měsíci +8

    These shoes were indeed COOKED! But Vick and Alex you guys did a great job of making these shoes brand new 💯🔥

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Appreciate it!! Thanks for watching Paul!

  • @HEMI5PNTSVN
    @HEMI5PNTSVN Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome Episode!!!!

  • @citythink
    @citythink Před měsícem

    Those are stunning. I’m putting on LL Cool J’s Radio next.! 🔥

  • @lubomirmihaylov8820
    @lubomirmihaylov8820 Před 3 měsíci +4

    The shoes : please let me die 💀
    Them boys : never 🪡

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      Wearable for another 20 years now! 😉

  • @Flippinkickz
    @Flippinkickz Před 3 měsíci +4

    Best one yet🔥🔥🔥

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      Couldn't have done it without you 🙌

  • @nindokwan
    @nindokwan Před 2 měsíci

    This is absolutely incredible

  • @jgoo4572
    @jgoo4572 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow! Nice work!

  • @FunTimesWithSkylarAndNick
    @FunTimesWithSkylarAndNick Před 3 měsíci +1

    The best shoe, restored by the best there is!

  • @besetterobinson7468
    @besetterobinson7468 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I think you two are fire together

  • @RESHOEVN8R
    @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci +11

    Nice

    • @bijaann3401
      @bijaann3401 Před 2 měsíci

      Ask Vick if he wants to restore an OG 1987 pair of Air Max 1s. they need his help

  • @Ric223G
    @Ric223G Před 3 měsíci

    Miracle Vick is your new name bro. Keep up the good work Vick 😎

  • @GabrielFortson
    @GabrielFortson Před 3 měsíci

    Nicely done 💯👏🏾

  • @mrfresssssh
    @mrfresssssh Před 3 měsíci

    Great stuff fellas!

  • @greendro6410
    @greendro6410 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This went nice.

  • @ameeruddincajee4480
    @ameeruddincajee4480 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Crazy Video!!!!!🔥🔥

  • @Vickalmighty
    @Vickalmighty Před 3 měsíci +3

    I can’t wait for Jordan to drop the White Toe Jordan 1s now 😂

  • @damonwade9476
    @damonwade9476 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nice 💯💯 y'all did one hell of a job on this one salute 🫡

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      We greatly appreciate the feedback!

  • @Thrilla.dilla1
    @Thrilla.dilla1 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Vick drawing on homie’s finger caught me off guard lmaoo 🤣

  • @icustoms2739
    @icustoms2739 Před 3 měsíci

    Unreal craftsmanship! Great vid 🔥

  • @gentalrobots3988
    @gentalrobots3988 Před 22 dny

    The missing swoosh is so cool looking

  • @kevinkev1530
    @kevinkev1530 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice work

  • @HarryRedders
    @HarryRedders Před 3 měsíci

    Wicked job - I’d love to see a similar restoration where you leave ALL the patina in place 😁

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! We can look into that

  • @kanotsky
    @kanotsky Před 3 měsíci +1

    fan of this 2 guys 🫡

  • @TheSlowoldman
    @TheSlowoldman Před 4 dny

    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.

  • @mikaelkaihlakari870
    @mikaelkaihlakari870 Před 3 měsíci +1

    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:)!

  • @prettyboyrob
    @prettyboyrob Před 3 měsíci

    Iconic!

  • @khalidmuhammad1768
    @khalidmuhammad1768 Před 2 měsíci +1

    TOP 10 Sneakers Releasin in 2024 😢🎉😂❤

  • @stevensemilio
    @stevensemilio Před 3 měsíci

    wow, amazing

  • @MalcolmWong
    @MalcolmWong Před měsícem

    Just sick ❤

  • @donnellebrooks8753
    @donnellebrooks8753 Před 2 měsíci

    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?

  • @khalidmuhammad1768
    @khalidmuhammad1768 Před 2 měsíci +1

    TOP 10 Sneakers Releasin in 2024 ❤😂🎉😢

  • @killacam2644
    @killacam2644 Před 2 měsíci

    What did yall do for insoles??
    Just took the ones from the donor pair??

  • @Giometric94
    @Giometric94 Před 3 měsíci +1

    These restoration videos are so gas

  • @TRIPLECHANNEL
    @TRIPLECHANNEL Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing!!!!!!👍️

  • @hostesscupcakes8130
    @hostesscupcakes8130 Před 2 měsíci

    This seems like a ship of Theseus moment.

  • @DamijinMyndz
    @DamijinMyndz Před 3 měsíci +1

    Damn these look 🔥AF!!!

  • @elijahnhma
    @elijahnhma Před 2 dny

    What red and black paint should I use for a 2016 bred 1

  • @xinx-fn8973
    @xinx-fn8973 Před 3 měsíci

    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 😉

  • @Pinoystra
    @Pinoystra Před 3 měsíci +2

    Nah the drawing on his finger was zesty work

  • @retromario6130
    @retromario6130 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Video of the year… and it’s only February!

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci +1

      We have some crazy collabs coming this year!

  • @Livelaughlimpbizkit
    @Livelaughlimpbizkit Před 2 měsíci +1

    Damn I've aged with Vic, I've now got the greys (mostly in my beard)

  • @wishfullythinking8938
    @wishfullythinking8938 Před 3 měsíci

    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 ✊🏼

  • @getmoneyfamilygta5ps462
    @getmoneyfamilygta5ps462 Před 2 měsíci

    @reshoevn8r do you repair 17 & 18s?

  • @darklengend44
    @darklengend44 Před 3 měsíci

    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?

  • @angelharo7601
    @angelharo7601 Před 3 měsíci

    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
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      Unfortunately we can't guarantee Vick will be the one cleaning them, but we do offer cleaning services on our website!

  • @DreRB95
    @DreRB95 Před 3 měsíci

    What was the mix of paints to make the red? So hard to find info online for the red on 1985s

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci +1

      We would have to ask Vick for an exact mix, but a lot of paint is just trial and error

  • @SuperApex93
    @SuperApex93 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm curious, would they still be water resistant?

  • @rafaherreros4932
    @rafaherreros4932 Před 3 měsíci

    Can you guys clean a Jordan 3 palomino?

  • @costa24296
    @costa24296 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Is so cool

  • @johnandrew00
    @johnandrew00 Před 3 měsíci +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @rngrover23
    @rngrover23 Před 3 měsíci +1

    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
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      We agree which is more of the reason why this old classics need to be restored! Thanks for watching!

  • @x2dab184
    @x2dab184 Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @patrickpoint9985
    @patrickpoint9985 Před 3 měsíci

    can you Do a Jordan 3 bred custom plz ????

  • @BaxtyBoy_Sings
    @BaxtyBoy_Sings Před 2 měsíci +1

    I recentlt found a 30 year old pair of spike lee air raids " kenya" I was wondering if you guys would be interested

  • @dopesponge8430
    @dopesponge8430 Před 3 měsíci

    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. 😭❤

  • @russellturner6424
    @russellturner6424 Před 2 měsíci

    WOW

  • @yuyorubio9
    @yuyorubio9 Před 2 měsíci

    What kind of paint do you use?
    Please tell me

  • @lakeacid6431
    @lakeacid6431 Před 2 měsíci

    Where did you get the Soles from ? Greetz from Germany.

  • @seanwestbrook8713
    @seanwestbrook8713 Před měsícem

    Y'all the truth

  • @GaaraFPS
    @GaaraFPS Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @devilsadvocate4183
    @devilsadvocate4183 Před 3 měsíci

    Wish you guys had a product to help whiten up the stitching

  • @dtrain3219
    @dtrain3219 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I mean ,at that point ,only the canvas is the original material. Good job tho

  • @officialghore
    @officialghore Před 3 měsíci

    whats the song at 8:40?

  • @jasonespinoza93
    @jasonespinoza93 Před 2 měsíci

    I have a pair of 2001 Jordan 1 bred that need help 😢

  • @lilcrazymiami8306
    @lilcrazymiami8306 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love this shit

  • @City-iD
    @City-iD Před 3 měsíci

    Why didn’t u fix the swooshes?🤷‍♂️

  • @Pinoystra
    @Pinoystra Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nah then you caressed his hands when putting on the damp towel you devious

  • @Princevegeta0.0
    @Princevegeta0.0 Před 3 měsíci

    The amount of ads in this video 😢

  • @djmontecarlotv
    @djmontecarlotv Před 3 měsíci

    why didn't you guy restore the nike swooshes as well??

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      The owner wanted to keep them as original as possible ask requested to not replace the swooshes. Thanks for watching!

    • @changoleonation
      @changoleonation Před 3 měsíci

      @@RESHOEVN8Rgives them character! Love the look

  • @LuisHernandez-ev8sx
    @LuisHernandez-ev8sx Před 3 měsíci

    Is there anyone that can reach out to me to help me? I use you guys products always. I got into an accident with my travis scott air force 1’s and clean them pretty good but there is some slight discoloration and deep deep stains in the canvas and i want the shoe as clean as possible. I never spent so much on shoes in my life 🥲. I have all the tools including the sole revive tent set up. LMK pls!

    • @RESHOEVN8R
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      Do you have an IG that you can send us some photos of the shoe and we can help you out?

    • @LuisHernandez-ev8sx
      @LuisHernandez-ev8sx Před 3 měsíci

      @@RESHOEVN8R @ juicemanlu

  • @user-os3fz1yt6f
    @user-os3fz1yt6f Před 3 měsíci

    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
      @RESHOEVN8R  Před 3 měsíci

      We can double check with Vick, but for the most part he uses EVA foam and it works great

  • @willamiotte8450
    @willamiotte8450 Před 3 měsíci

    Me n this shoe the same age lol 39

  • @florider_hd
    @florider_hd Před 3 měsíci

    Id just restore them without painting them new(maybe just clear coat) so you can see these have been used

  • @TheDudeway
    @TheDudeway Před 12 dny

    How much are the production costs of Nikes made in china or India or…5bugs ? My fault…about 16$ a pair sold for average 250-500$ in store.

  • @dantetaylor371
    @dantetaylor371 Před 3 měsíci

    Can anyone refer me to someone reliable that does this as a job?

  • @Frank.404
    @Frank.404 Před měsícem +1

    ❤❤❤❤🎉😊