Restoring $7500 Sneakers: 1994 / 1995 Air Jordan 1 Chicago Restoration

[@gkladrido]

It's great that you didn't make it look like a ds pair but I wanna see you restoring a vintage pair and make it look like deastock. Btw great content man. Keep it up.

[@ryanvas6]

Criminally underrated content.

[@erawadi]

I’ve watched this video 5 times just got a pair of 94s I’m gonna restore. I appreciate you dude keep pushing!

[@El_Guap]

Traditionally borox was used to "unstain" the collars, cuffs, and pits of white dress shirts. It's still used today at professional dry-cleaning/laundry services. J-Crew used to sell a "J.Crew Collars & Cuffs Stain Bar" that had ingredients listed as 100% vegetable soap, natural borox, and fragrance. Not sure if they still sell it, I have been using the same bar about a decade.

[@Hamdoe]

I did a restoration on an old pair of PF Flyers and i figured that you can technically unyellow fabric with Saloncare 40. Just lightly mix it with water (just a tiny bit) and apply it on & put it under the sun / lightbox. It took around 3 sessions but i managed to clean it off and retain the clean aged look.

[@Hamdoe]

I have the before & after pics on my IG @ fizzy_fixx_sneakers

[@VintageKicksGallery]

I'll have to try it on a small area again but when I tried this years back it seemed to just yellow further. I'm curious if it has to do with the material maybe?

[@Hamdoe]

@@VintageKicksGallery the PF Flyers were canvas so it's definitely a different material to a AJ1 tongue. Unfortunately I don't have any similar oxidised material to try it on.

[@joshmorales4845]

I have a pair of 94 Breds and want to know a good way to condition the leather. Any recommendations?

[@connectedautola4191]

Josh Morales mink oil is a good option, it also water proofs the shoe but I don’t know how well it works. I have the spray but angelus also sells the one in a little tin can that you can scoop out witha microfiber cloth to use on ur shoes. Maybe that one is better that’s what I’ve been thinking and it’s inexpensive

[@VintageKicksGallery]

Try using Chemical Guys Leather Conditioner or Thirteen 50 (that is until I drop mine)

[@charlesvictoria6800]

I like the yellowing and beat up look. Gives it that OG vintage feel.

[@HailKingCeezer]

I've always stuck with black laces on my chicagos, but i'm feeling the sail laces now

[@byraggs2978]

BANGER! AS ALWAYS

[@werdle2209]

Great vid broke! Looking forward to the Part 2 on the Royals!

[@VintageKicksGallery]

If GOAT would hurry up, we'd have that out already. It's been insane trying to get the donors.

[@squidward9358]

Nice restoration. Vintage shoes are exciting.

[@Touch_G35]

Man, my ‘94 Chicago’s need some work. I definitely need this done. They’ve got some wicked heel drag too, but have held off on pulling the trigger on a sole swap.

[@pobio3683]

I've been experimenting with old Nikes I've been purchasing. FYI, be careful with the electric scrubber or any brush. Older shoes can be very sensitive and paint will start to scuff. @VintageKicksGallery Is there a way to treat the leather before cleaning? I noticed the leather is quite dry and can split on the edges such as the one on the toe cap.

[@VintageKicksGallery]

I generally like to use a cleaner with oil prior and then ALWAYS condition after I'm finished. Dry leather = big problems with vintage.

[@pobio3683]

@@VintageKicksGallery Mink oil? What ratio would you use?

[@seancollard]

Just came across your channel and love the work you do! Just a quick note: It’s a common misconception that all the first series of retros released in 1994 and in chronological order, but that’s actually not the case. The first Jordans to ever retro were actually the white/cement and black/cement 3s in the Fall of 1994. The “Chicago” and black/red 1s released second in early 1995, with the “Chicago” 2 high and low releasing in mid 1995. Just a fun fact that most people aren’t aware of. Keep up the good work!

[@GreenDragonPainting]

Great video! I really appreciate it! Always look forward to seeing what you have going on. I don't own any ogs. However I own around 35 retros and when the time comes, i will know EXACTLY how to restore those! 😁✌

[@VintageKicksGallery]

Appreciated as always!

[@reims3615]

Beside the amazing restauration: nice and fun editing, nice clips in between, I like that :D

[@TheMailmanOfSteel]

Did you try the salon care 40/UV light on the tongues? That could be worth a try.

[@kendrickfromthe90s]

So just wondering if you where to scrub and clean the shoe after youv painted it will the paint get messed up or is it ful proof?

[@fluoryte]

Just found this channel and I am so happy, very professional work and I have learned more tips from you, will be watching all the time now, thank you! ❤️

[@VintageKicksGallery]

Much appreciated!!!!

[@caedanjinks6054]

@@VintageKicksGallery tips on avoiding separation when using the heat shoe stretch method

[@bogelzie]

Have you ever tried Mrs. Stewart's Liquid Bluing for yellow tongues? I wonder how it would do on that material.

[@VintageKicksGallery]

I haven't tried that particular one but I have tried Rit's version of it. These 94 tongues are pretty tough to work with.

[@mrmudd1630]

I bought my 94s when I was in high school almost 30 years ago. I’ve worn them less 5 times. I wore them in a high school basketball game and they hurt my feet so bad I changed them at half time. They still look great for 30 years old to me they are priceless a family heirloom. Anyone that’s had these shoes for 30 years should keep them and pass them down you can get money every where you can’t go back in time and buy your shoes and hold them for 30 years again.

[@xtswolfygg]

Still would love too know the color mixture for the red

[@ryanmmadden]

I use scrubbing bubbles spray bathroom cleaner on the tongues and it works wonders. seriously give it a shot, ive used it on countless pairs of 85s and 94s

[@VintageKicksGallery]

The foam cleaner? I'll give that a try! I bet that has a form of CLR in it.

[@ryanmmadden]

@@VintageKicksGallery yeah the foam cleaner. I spray it on and scrub it around with a toothbrush to avoid the tongue tag. Sometimes if I don't want the tongue to be totally white I dilute it with water.

[@VintageKicksGallery]

@@ryanmmadden Can't wait to try this!

[@ryanmmadden]

@@VintageKicksGallery It works best on 85s so I'd say try it on those first. Clean the tongue like you normally would and then soak them in hot water. Squeeze out the excess water and then spray the scrubbing bubbles pretty liberally all over the tongue excluding the tag. Work it in a little with a toothbrush and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Usually the first run does the most work but I usually go back in for a second round.

[@serggggggggg]

What about newer 1’s specifically 2019?

[@manupasta]

couldnt you put the hair salon on the tongue and throw them in the light box? wouldnt that work?

[@VintageKicksGallery]

It doesn't seem to work on that material. I tried it back in the day and it just caused more yellowing.

[@marcuscarr123]

Great video. How di you soften hardened rubber like on soles of 85s. I think you mentioned a rubber refresh or something like that. Uf you read this please help. Dont want hard rubber cracking.

[@VintageKicksGallery]

You can go a couple different ways with it but I recommend Rubber Renue (i'll have a video soon on how to use it) and then the other thing you can try is heating them up. Are they badly hardened already?

[@marcuscarr123]

@@VintageKicksGallery no not badly but I can see it happening in a year or few years and I'm sure you know if it gets too hard it breaks like tile.

[@marcuscarr123]

Protect the og 85 at all cost!

[@VintageKicksGallery]

@@marcuscarr123 For sure- The best thing you can do is keep them clean and use that rubber renue now and again to hydrate the leather. It's kind of a pain to do the application but I do think it works well.

[@marcuscarr123]

@@VintageKicksGallery hopefully you can do a video tutorial soon. I appreciate it. You are a busy man. Do you do restorations?

[@scooternutmick]

I just found your channel and it’s super satisfying watching these restorations. I’m going to watch a heap of your videos. 😄

[@slenderjow647]

Where do you buy these vintage kicks? I’m interested in buying a pair and restore them

[@VintageKicksGallery]

The usual spots like ebay but I also shop a lot in Japan.

[@tice9016]

The usual spots like ebay but i also shop alot in el slavador

[@marcuscarr123]

Hey great work as usual. I was wondering if you can decrease wrinkles on the sides of an OG 1985 air Jordan 1? You know above the swooshes they start to wrinkle after a lot of wear and most people actually played basketball in Jordan's back in the day. Their must be a method to get the wri klez out the sides of the shoe and further restore the shape and height of the shoe.

[@lolmaorofl]

What’s the difference between using an hot ironing with wet cloth versus the shoe stretch spray method with heat gun?

[@dreagle1fly]

Vintage I gotta question. I removed the paint off my sb LA to Chicago and I was wondering if I should treat the leather with a conditioner?

[@kuthoat333]

I’m thinking about painting the heel cap on my Jordan1 mid Chicago (2020)... what color specifically would you suggest to match??

[@emancastillo4526]

Do you have a rough portion of red, infrared, and orange to get this color match?

[@AsianMontana]

Amazing video. I just got a pair of these in pretty good condition and am only planning on cleaning them, and I might do that decrease part. I feel like painting them really takes away from the genuine shoe.

[@connectedautola4191]

I bought that red vinyl tape from the actual angelus store. But it leaves sticky residue on my shoes. Anyone else?

[@VintageKicksGallery]

Really?! I've never had that happen. Was it perhaps from heating it up? I would reach out to them and get a replacement because it shouldn't do that.

[@patrickchin5933]

Can I apply clear coat using paintbrush instead? Thin layering ? Or nah

[@prestontylerjarvis]

How do you know if the leather has lost its protective layer? I’m guessing there’s no sheen anymore?

[@squidward9358]

I believe so.

[@VintageKicksGallery]

Exactly, you can see the sheen is gone and the colors get blotchy. Eventually, you see white/grey underneath and that's when they're really far gone.

[@prestontylerjarvis]

VintageKicksGallery thanks my man 👌🏻

[@GabrielFortson]

Zote Bar Soap is worth a try...after the Oxi treatment!

[@VintageKicksGallery]

Will def check this out thanks!

[@TOShorts]

Do these run one size small like the 85s?

[@anthonytorres1459]

I’m late to the party but absolutely fire

[@breye12]

Which light do you use for that light box?

[@biggiecheese6152]

Are 94 the same sizing as 85?

[@danielthomas2895]

Back when nobody cared for retros. The good ol days when you could buy the shoe you wanted with no problems.

[@raymondsoto6754]

Bro there's plenty of videos showing how to remove yellowing

[@fluoryte]

I would love to buy a pair of Chicagos in size 11-12 if you got some

[@adrianinsb]

Same here

[@IsraelAsItGets27]

Still waiting for the only opinion that matters to review the lost and found, I know it’s a hella hyped up shoe but, ever since I heard about it I thought to myself vintage kicks is gonna either hate these or love these, lol anyways love your videos man! Wish I had aleast one pair of 1s from before 2010😭

[@pillowdown8884]

Hey bro, why 94/95?

[@KevinLopez-ft9ns]

Are you selling this pair ?

[@shawnlopez6986]

How much to restore my 94 Breds?

[@VintageKicksGallery]

Hit me up at [e-mail]

[@shawnlopez6986]

VintageKicksGallery just did

[@eugenej5]

How is the sizing on the 1994. I’m a size 8, but I found a 8.5, would that be fine or would it be too big for a 26 year old should?

[@TaterGrabbinBass]

I have a pair of these 1994 Jordan 1’s (size 11), same colorway and I bought them in 94’ when I was 14. They are in MINT condition and I’ve worn them like 3 times since I bought them and I don’t know how much I can get for them. I don’t have the original box because it broke down over the years of moving a lot, but the shoes themselves are crazy nice. Anyone have a clue how much they’re worth without the box? I’ve had a couple look at them and offer me like $300-$400 but I know they’re worth far more than that. I’m just trying to figure out pricing because I’m selling the rest of my J collection.

[@VintageKicksGallery]

They're def worth more than that. It really depends on the full condition. In that size they are worth probably 2500-3500 if they were brand new with the box. Without the box and used depends on the condition but they are easily worth 2-3x what you're being offered.

[@TaterGrabbinBass]

@@VintageKicksGallery Appreciate the response and feedback, it’s just so hard to really price them because the pricing research I’ve done has really been all over the place. I just have to find someone who knows what they’re doing to really lock in a price for them. Thanks!

[@brayanavileszamudio2583]

Y de pronto un comentario en español!! 🇲🇽

[@brandon-dk1jz]

How come I can’t see how many subs you havec

[@IChoseTheSneakerLife]

Today was a bad day to post it man

[@VintageKicksGallery]

Agreed- That's what I get for staying off social prior. Had I known, there's no way I would've dropped this.

[@Chuco.flickz]

It looks. Like Shattered backboard

[@Firehotbeats803]

We’re the 1995 chicagos faked?

[@lxbronx6]

Paint the tongue

[@Dhuejohnson8]

Disappointed.. for someone who collects thousands of shoes made for black men. This guy hasn’t said or used any of those expensive shoes to donate to the black lives matter foundation nor George Floyd’s fund. Love your channel but can’t subscribe to someone who stays quiet. Hopefully other minorities see this post and share the same disappointment.

[@VintageKicksGallery]

I understand I am not vocal about this. I posted this morning after much deliberation to help support Trusted but I truly don't even know where to begin. It truly feels surreal and it wasn't long ago the Mike Brown tragedy occurred here. This shit has to stop but I like many just don't even know where to start. I don't think posting a black square is going to help anything but don't get it twisted- there's no question which side I'm on. This broken system cannot go on.

[@Dhuejohnson8]

VintageKicksGallery honestly man I think using your platform to address at least helps so your subscribers know where you stand also man. You could auction a shoe you have a lot of shoes worth a lot. Just auctioning off a shoe the funds will go to either of the foundations and funds I described earlier helps. Or just donating period. Sitting and plotting a way to help doesn’t actually help anything. Everyone’s scared and everyone’s disappointed well a lot of people. But honestly you can do something as well as I. Like I said I love this channel and I feel like for someone who profits off black culture you owe us that at least. Much love. We’re all in this together.

[@VintageKicksGallery]

@@Dhuejohnson8 That's a great idea- I could do the hoodie samples (there are plenty) and sell them to donate all proceeds. I would want it to go to those who have been directly effected vs a large organization. Any thoughts on that? Scared we are- I don't want to leave the house right now. During the Mike Brown protests I was caught in a very unfortunate situation downtown STL (tanks, hummers, etc) and I truly will never forget it (and I got out easy compared to most). This shit just has to stop. Also, I don't think it's truly fair to call this black culture. This is sneaker culture now and we're damn lucky it's a colorblind one! We are untied by love and blind to our race. It's the way all things should be.

[@theprophet3465]

These thousands of shoes were not made specifically for black men, why are you even trying to pull a race card on sneakers.