Bringing Dead Js Back To Life: 1985 Air Jordan 1 Restoration

The 1985 Air Jordan 1 is arguably the best sneaker release in the sneaker game, but how many people can say they still wear them in 2023?!
In today's Customs and Restorations with Vick, Vick pairs up to deconstruct and rebuild a 1985 Jordan 1 Royal to a wearable condition with the help of Flippin Kickz. The full deconstruction process started with removing that outsole/ midsole that literally crumbled in the hands of these two restorers. From there it was time to take this sneaker from its crumbling condition to refurbished.
This project took days, but hey we would say it was well worth the work! Now we will see Vick rockin' 85 Jordan 1s around the office as his "flex." If you could wear this pair would you?!
Let us know in the comments if you want to see more of these crazy productions and which 85 Jordan 1 colorway is the GOAT.
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[@602__cj]

Vick inspired me to to start my lil side project of cleaning shoes and restoring them.

[@RESHOEVN8R]

We love to hear that

[@JarvisJonesakaTheeFlyyGuyy]

Same here since the pandemic 💯

[@chrisprado7577]

I got a pair of size 8 flint 12’s needs new soles how much ?

[@gatorninja4782]

same bro 💯

[@JarvisJonesakaTheeFlyyGuyy]

@@chrisprado7577 I'm not on that level yet, I clean and do paint touch ups

[@danielvillaveces4749]

I’m all about OG Adidas sneakers, but what you guys did is art work. For real, blown away by all the little details you guys look out for.

[@design4thought]

Wow. That is a museum quality restoration. INSANE work fellas. 👏🏾

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!

[@Savii-Jo]

the marina blue soles was a smart touch, mainly because the uppers are left to look OG and aged. But because of the lightened shade of royal on the uppers the sole match up nicely with that aged factor

[@1alterego2go79]

I have learned so many tips from the two dudes!!! Great to see them working together 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@EastEZ82]

My fav restorer ever. Glad to see your still killing it. I use to watch your videos for hrs Vick

[@MRSWESTish]

Been watching you for two years now got my shoe cleaning kit from you guys and I’ve started restoring sneakers. Definitely want to make it a full time gig but with these videos and more practice I’ll be all set to do so.working my 9-5 so I can work for myself 9-5 😎..

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Appreciate you!

[@AdamSmith-nm3pr]

Super awesome video and great to see flippin kicks on here! Never seen a full upper deconstruction before, looks insane. It a shame y’all had ti replace some of the OG cosmetic features though, like the collars, tags, and midsole texture

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Appreciate that!

[@jamiethiele8279]

Man, this video made my whole week! I follow both of you guys on Instagram and KZbin and I’m always referring to your videos when I need some help restoring shoes. I’ve only been in the game for a year, but I gotta give both of you guys credit for teaching me everything I now know so thank you! and this restoration came out really really well great job you guys!

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you for supporting us!

[@djlunchmeat7710]

Bro, hype video! The both of you two taught me how to de/reconstruct a shoe. Yes ive seen it before but never in such detail. Gave me confidents to do it myself, and ive never done it before. By far, most fire video ive ever seen restoring. First time viewer and first time subscriber. keep doing whatcha do homie.

[@HarryRedders]

Yep - I've decided. This is my favourite I've seen from Vic (and FK) - love the minimal touch up paintjob so you know they are OG but rebuilding like new on the inside - dope! I watched a vid from 4 years ago - same shoes but not '85s - there was a comment saying that you wouldn't be able to repair a split on the right shoe - you should go back and reply to that comment ;)

[@mikeadamson6191]

Could be my new favorite pair of sneakers. Not surprised with two legends like this. Blown away guys! Awesome job on an awesome pair.

[@cameronperez6995]

Bravo! 🙌🏾 Y’all did THAT!

[@shronklescrimblo69]

After seeing Max's restoration, this is how all 85s should be restored. Great job guys!

[@robbyhotchkiss2406]

Phenominal Job guys. I got lost just watching you. Big Props to you guys. Can't wait for the next one.

[@RESHOEVN8R]

What should we do next?

[@smercadobo]

Best restoration yet, nice work you guys!

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you very much!

[@jams1953]

You guys are beast! 💪🏼

[@rick223g6]

Always a pleasure to watch Mondays with Vick. 😎

[@RESHOEVN8R]

We appreciate the support

[@CrxyClips10]

I love you guys so much, I actually started cleaning shoes on a pair of dirty air forces I own, thanks Vick

[@RESHOEVN8R]

We love that thank you!

[@chiefrocka54]

CRAZY NEW LOOK!!! GREAT JOB GUYS!!!!!!!

[@GabrielFortson]

This was a great project and video. Excellent job by the both of you. Keeping ‘85s alive and wearable is commendable!!! 🙌🏾

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!!!

[@boleroslifestyle]

Thats Passion and Creativity.. unending grind

[@b_riverz]

I would've never thought possible! Great job

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you

[@richardksimpson800]

Awesome. I don't even like or wear these types of shoes and I love these vids. Nice work!

[@dinodossett2433]

The beat with the guitar is sick

[@FightNightPicks]

So cool how the aging on the edges makes the shoes pop after the restoration! 😳

[@Obsidian_GTR]

Absolutely amazing 💯

[@stevensemilio]

awesome,great work like always

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MRgrimlock84]

These restoration videos are so satisfying to watch! Thank you!

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@Maxio6]

That sole reglue without lasting was impressive!

[@MJ-ej9gq]

sup max

[@b_riverz]

I keeped waiting to them use a last, lmao.

[@HeatLedgerKicks]

ART!!!

[@DavidslvPT]

Wow, amazing craft guys!

[@KetchumShiney]

Great job guy's

[@dominguezmerino]

Amazing job 👌🏼🔥

[@MontyMonteka]

Love these type of videos awesome job guys

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!

[@philippossenis9560]

NO WAY! I ASKED ABOUT THIS RESTORATION ALMOST 4 MONTHS AGO!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Surprise!

[@spudscarborough5217]

Straight masterclass 🔥🔥🔥

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you

[@jorinnmilsap2353]

I hope you took scans!! Amazing work

[@user-lh9gj5sr4m]

Love this channel

[@besetterobinson7468]

You guys look like you're having fun 🎉

[@Zeal808]

Thanks Vic 🙌🏾

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!

[@nickdy3780]

I was in grade school when this came out in 85', I had the OG Chicago at the time and I also really wanted this as well, but can't afford it (my mom wouldn't buy me a 2nd pair 😊). My all time fave J1 colorway.

[@giovannisanchez8364]

Great job! 😃🙌 simply the best! 😎💯☝

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!

[@damienjeremyweir4543]

Was wondering what midsole/outsole was to be a replacement..😌 amazing project I would have skipped on those purple laces tbh. Great video people 👍🏻

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!

[@mrfresssssh]

Great work fellas!!!

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you

[@soulsurfer8797]

Now those are a serious OG Flex🙌🏾

[@avenuemsc]

Damn! It’s very very nice work👏🏽

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Appreciate that

[@Garanon5]

Honestly, Vick is like the godfather of the sneaker restoration scene (at least for the youtube generation).

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Appreciate that

[@santanakeoni]

Good job

[@djkueba]

Dope stuff

[@user-pi4cr1fh9j]

Appreciate the art man. Got one question, what was the leather like on the OG models from when MJ played? I’m quite a new sneaker head since about 2018 so I don’t really much about the older shoes

[@tana2tymez199]

Man this shit so dope that’s what you call True talent and dedication 💪🏾🔥🔥

[@Jumpman323]

Vick the man. I been buying all the shoes I wanted when I was high school and a kid.restoring them. Looking for some red laser 4s size 12

[@RaySchrantz]

Honestly really cool. I'm not a sneaker head, but this is really cool. I just got my first pair of Jordans after watching the Nike Air movie and they aren't originals or anything, but they're the same design just modern and the colors I like. They're the Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT 2 in blue/black/orange. I had a really hard time putting them on the first time and after I realized they were suade I found your water and stain repellent spray. I had just finished applying the 2nd coat before watching this video and I bought some stretch laces that I just installed and I'm absolutely in love with them. Unfortunately I got the shoe lace length wrong, so gotta return and order the correct length, but these are incredibly easy to put on now in comparison to before and now I don't have to worry about wearing them out.

[@AR0655]

Best restoration hands down!

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!

[@samuelparvu8556]

Wow😮 good job bro and I love you videos

[@smokey3570]

Brilliant

[@CrAzYPiNoY69]

Amazing

[@Brooklyn233]

Next level stuff

[@adriangarcia2621]

The best together with the best in the same work 🎉❤

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Appreciate you!

[@milanecek821]

I love this jordan 1

[@brandonjones338]

Super clean

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you

[@jimmybacas8003]

My 2017 Royals are now broken in like these. So comfy

[@imaugiie117]

I knew they were personals 🤣🔥 but 2 years viCK glad the wait is over 🔥

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!

[@costa24296]

amazing

[@Orpeuss]

Amazing!

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you

[@_23flavors_]

I want to find ratted out shoes like this. 😎. Great projects

[@LuisSoto-dy8gx]

Nice brothers 👌 👍 😎 👏

[@texasmade6859]

Man that was #Dope , keep it 💯

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you

[@MarketUnderground]

That mini iron was sick!

[@MrTransferbr3]

I like the purple laces 80’s vibe punky Brewster style 🤙🏾

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!

[@n55rj39]

I came back to this video and I’m so ready for the reimagined royals that’s coming later this year and will probably beat them up a bit with some light sanding around the shoe to give it that true og look and probably going to do the same thing to my lost and founds ones are just a shoe that looks good the more you beat it up

[@justintaccad5724]

Nice restoration on Jordan 1 high 1985 one of mj first shoes

[@Tealtown408]

Blood sweat and tears. Great video

[@artLopez24]

Can Nike please make a actual 85 cut like these ? The shape of these are amazing

[@guidodepolli1929]

I love your video. You are the best ❤️. I love you ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!!

[@paulevers3538]

Great video Vick

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!

[@WellImhighasl]

The Goats

[@Dip661]

result looks hella good!!

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you!

[@richieflee]

@@RESHOEVN8R how come ya’ll don’t offer restore service?

[@RESHOEVN8R]

It is something we hope to offer, but currently we do not have it.

[@simonediamante7556]

Hello vick! I saw someone frame the soles of a pair of 85. I think is a fun idea to do, so you can recycle em in a certain way!

[@DMorgan77]

Wow!

[@franciscovarelamera7802]

Fantastic video guys, I think you sould have picked up a Jordan 1 85' Georgetown soles, painting the bottom on blue and then sew them, i think they had looked more 85ish, even, you are great guys Im glad to see this videos ❤️

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Appreciate you! and your feedback

[@simonediamante7556]

Painting soles is illegal🤣

[@daniel.erodriguez6743]

Awesome collab

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thank you for your support!

[@Arinanotmarina]

I’ve watched your “making a 1985 Jordan 1 from scratch” video over 100x. I can’t wait to rematch this video 200+ times 😅

[@xvxonyt5774]

crazy video🔥

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Thanks for watching!

[@ajalvarez1387]

Doing all that much will just get a brand new shoes!🤪 you got to have lots of time and know how to stitch and God I have the right tools to do all that!!!!😎👍

[@Gevese]

nice video

[@josevalenzuela3782]

Huge fan! Needa cop me a cleaning kit

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Appreciate that!

[@drewbreezy5854]

That will be a perfect shoe to break out to a sneaker con. A real head turner for sure.

[@RESHOEVN8R]

I'm sure they'll make an appearance

[@DamienRufus]

Can you post the links to the sites you mentioned for the tongue tags and laces?

[@shrtbred787]

The "trash" probably went down in value 💀💀💀

[@CharleyFriends]

I have a pair of jordan 8 retros that I want to wear but the soles are separating. Would you recommend this cement for that job? Or something else. Loved the video.

[@selfmade128]

Vick x Flippin Kicks = 🔥

[@RESHOEVN8R]

Fire combination

[@freshprinceofbedstuy]

Cold

[@Flippinkickz]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Lg3logan]

Their cleaning supplies work so well I turn shoes from dirt to shine with the supplies

[@fabulosofabricio3321]

A true Lost & Found. NIKE ! Y’all better pay attention. This color way would definitely fly off shelfs

[@tayshow5642]

How long do you let glue dry before reheating it up again? Mainly for the midsole area

[@Blasian_guy]

Do u guys have a vid on how to repair scuff air jordan 11 mid soles and indents?

[@zambino8763]

Love the videos and this particular restoration...but I'm on the fence as to how much work is involved or how much it would cost to do a resto, as compared to buying a good pair.