Restoring Destroyed 1985 Air Jordan 1s and Turning Them to Metallic Purple Customs | ASMR

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Here’s a full start to finish ASMR version of a commission for Foxtrot Uniform - Reconstructing an original pair of ’85 Metallic Blues and reconstructing them into the ultra rare Metallic Purple color-way.
Cleaning and conditioning the leather while maintaining the 37 year “patina”. I replaced old liners, foam, collars, swooshes and tongue. I was unable to reuse the original tongues and collar liners because of wear, as originally planned. These are refitted with the 2021 Jordan Court Purple outsoles that have been dyed in coffee, as well as the original thread, which has been waxed as well.
Purchase the scans of the deconstructed shoe here! (you can also find my patterns on my website as well)
maxhanke.com/shop/p/original-...
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01:04 - Part I: Deconstruction
01:24 - Conditioning the leather
01:33 - Deconstruction
10:22 - PART II: Restoration (replacing the lasting allowance)
16:01 - Replacing leather backing/liner
18:29 - PART III: Customization and Reconstruction
18:31 - Remaking the tongues (briefly covered)
18:52 - Vamp reconstruction
24:01 - Swooshes
24:48 - Quarter panel assembly
26:36 - Heel tab replacement
28:11 - Heel/counter
32:15 - Wings logo screenprint
33:02 - Top coat application
34:06 - Collar
36:58 - Collar and back assembly
38:12 - Attaching the collar liner
40:03 - Collar foam
40:42 - Size stamp screenprint
40:58 - Finalizing liner construction
42:06 - Eyelets and forefoot stabilizer assembly
43:17 - Finalizing the sneaker assembly (attaching the front and back)
44:38 - PART IV: LASTING
44:40 - Removing donor soles
45:02 - Aging the soles
45:10 - Prepping soles
45:13 - Leather board last screenprint (makers mark)
45:19 - Lasting begins
48:57 - Glue up
51:12 - Tweaking purple hue on outsoles
51:31 - Restitching the soles
51:57 - Insoles
52:21 - Final reveal
FAQ:
•Where do you get your outsoles from?
- Authentic Jordan’s Only! (any highs, mids, lows, flights, etc.)
•Do you sell these?
- “I do some commissions for select individuals and pick each project based on my own interest. I am currently fully not taking any orders"
Sewing machines used:
•1950's Singer 301a
•Singer Featherweight c240
If you are interested in a materials list, checkout maxhanke.com/shop where you can find a list under each pattern listing.
•Laces, Tongue tags, and “Glue Stains” pen are from Foxtrot uniform
foxtrot-uniform.net

[@MrDman21]

These are the type of shoe restoration videos I like. ASMR, no annoying narration and no crappy music, just craftsmanship. 😎

[@JayBiznizz]

riiiight!? no wierd mouth stuff 🤢

[@29n]

this 53 minute video felt like it was 5 minutes long. what an unbelievable amount of time and detail put into this full restoration. definitely the best jordan restoration/custom i've ever seen in my life

[@MrDman21]

He even kept that used look to them. They look 36 years old but are still in good condition.

[@Rogue328]

​@danielmiller3627 shoe doc doesn't take shoes like this and completely rebuild them so let's give credit where it's due. Shoe doc is great at what he does but this is a different level and doesn't compare

[@rodrigocastillo5676]

facts @@Rogue328

[@deviant2delinquent]

This is god level restoration.

[@d.felixphoto2260]

That might be an understatement. Lol. I'm in awe right now.

[@OGbobbyKUSH]

God don’t restore…. He creates 😂

[@d.felixphoto2260]

@@OGbobbyKUSH God can restore us if we were on the wrong path or broken and thinking we are in disrepair.

[@OGbobbyKUSH]

@@d.felixphoto2260 umm he better get to work then…. Is he overbooked?

[@d.felixphoto2260]

@@OGbobbyKUSH if you need him and call he will restore anyone. God favors the faithful

[@AkashYadavOriginal]

This is like Ship of Theseus. How much of the original is left and can this even be called restoration of original or building a new shoe from a few salvaged parts.

[@thesepretzels2058]

Hands down best restoration I've seen. You brought these back from the dead and the cracked purple leather is a thing of beauty. They're restored so perfect that they look like they've never been touched just aged naturally. Beautiful Beautiful work👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Nefalibata0]

Glad to see you back on KZbin! I know how tedious editing these videos must be. Hope you upload more next year.

[@Kronos0999]

no you don't

[@user-gp2px8kr5d]

I absolutely admire the attention to detail of this deconstruction, reconstruction of these shoes. Your skill level is in total view, for all to see. Well done Sir 👏

[@ericteunissen7461]

Real craftsmanship, looks absolutely stunning!! The only thing I personally would’ve done, was slightly staining the new shoe tongues. Keep uo the good work 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Maxio6]

looking back I agree

[@hudsonwazhere8667]

Blown away by the dedication to accuracy. You did an outstanding job, couldn’t be any better. You are a god in this community never stop!

[@buttguy]

Unbelievable attention to detail. I'm not a shoe guy, sneakerhead, whatever, but I watched this whole video and loved every second of it. Amazing work.

[@Maxio6]

Thank you!

[@johnyingling5379]

Excellent video and excellent work. My only suggestion for you is maybe get a leather sewing machine with compound feet. That vintage Singer you are using just doesn’t have the piercing power, and you might just wear it out trying to sew leather. You can get a vintage Singer leather machine for less than $500, and they have lots of extras for it on the open market. If you have the $, you can get a Brother leather machine (that’s what I have) that will sew anything. Once again, great work and I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@dga4d]

Your videos reminds me why I love this shoe silhouette. Elite work. Extremely satisfying.

[@kilosierra1560]

The editing and detail with your work is very cool. Thanks for the break down on how you did it!

[@LowLandZz]

great work! truly amazing how these shoes came back to life

[@abrahamceballos8291]

This is not a restoration, this is art!

[@stevemacdonald3248]

Amazing! I have 2 old Singers like yours. Your used a different foam now. My favorite part was the glueing the toe box on the last. Then sewing it after.

[@thejamaicanjack2603]

The time and effort is phenomenal, your channel is absolutely going to blow up 👌🏾

[@ktc5972]

There is dedication & love in his work. When one loves what they do, skill will follow.

[@1nvd]

That’s amazing work. Been watching for a while. Definitely stands out for the quality and knowledge

[@MrBaskins2010]

love all the hard work you put into each pair

[@fahvm4362]

You are born to do this bro. Keep doing sneakers restoration. We need more Sneakers Head. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Marie579]

Loving the excellent attention to detail wit how you retained the past life of these trainers and brilliant. Print work with the silk screening ❤

[@blitzed310]

The aged theme is spot on. That was incredible

[@gd6366]

This is actually one of the legit restoration videos props to you bro

[@DilipMutum]

This is an amazing restoration. The quality of the finish is amazing.

[@axelvc8164]

I gotta say I find a lot of appreciation on your respect for the original material. This is master class restoration.

[@MisterFhenix]

just found your channel and binged it.. hope you the best.. i hope you make more like this you are on a different level master ,,,

[@chrisssward]

this is honestly some master craftsmanship with the level of precision you put in. better than many cobblers are capable of.

[@kryptkeeper457]

Oh please 🙄

[@for_nothing_important]

I liked the rugged f-ed up look and how you matched it with the intentional cracking texture on the purple swoosh and other purple parts.

[@jimy9149]

I'm speechles man. As an artist myself I recognize the talent, not only the flawless craftsmanship or the perfect technique but the inspiration, the exquisite good taste. You bring joy to my eyes with your work man. congratulatios, good luck and keep it rocking!

[@Mr_blue_7777]

Ultimate shoe repairs!! I've never seen anything so badly damaged be repaired 🧐🤯

[@TheSnkrPimp]

I loved watching your swoosh and tongue methods on this one Max! Incredible work

[@TheSnkrPimp]

Also the care with which you deconstructed and were preserving where possible and analysing each piece

[@luze1740]

Great work!!! Can I ask what kind of sewing machine are you using???

[@havdaironman]

That was a super-human effort and it has a truly restored aesthetic. I have a pair of 4's I refuse to toss always thought of doing something with them to clean them up but this has shown me the error of my ways lol.

[@zzzHamez]

So much patience and skill , wow. Truly impressive

[@demetreisbrown2317]

Great restoration the jordan 1s are great example of a survivor. With those skills you displayed you can make up something old to damn near look new good stuff

[@hamsolo2696]

The best Air restoration I've ever seen, great job 👏

[@pattypants]

I'm honestly amazed. So well done.

[@ThislifeortheNext]

Bro continues to press the bar on quality and design love to see it continued success

[@satan101101]

Staining outsole glue with coffee was genius,I’ll definitely remember that trick Thank you!.

[@metronome4152]

Wow! Amazing. I feel like this is this metallic purple might be inspiration for the AMM 1s after seeing this.

[@DashDrones]

Beautiful work 🔥 Glad it's a 10.5, would love this pair 😎

[@lorenzomartodimedjo2254]

Glad to see you back posting again keep it up hope to see more

[@kodiakthejuggler]

Incredible work! So cool to see those babies resurrected!

[@WorldReserveCurrency]

That is insane.... some serious level of craftsmanship there.

[@user-yw5hi8ft1i]

well come back!! you are amazing and great AJ1 purple shoes

[@Lkyseven]

Long time no see great work as always wish I had skills like you !

[@bakudan7550]

Man i love your content i hope to see more of it for real

[@PrfctPlyr]

I’d like to see someone this good restore a shoe and then see if they would pass as legit at sneaker convention

[@mauricecummings6979]

Absolutely amazing. Literally was shaking my head while watching.

[@shinbak1987]

The screen print of the air jordan wing logo is the most satisfying part

[@ManCave1972]

Craftsmanship as an art form. Truly inspiring 👏👏👏👏👏

[@italadz57]

Watching this inspired me to finally replace the foam inside my 2004 Puerto Rico Air Force 1s

[@joshhicks80]

What a beautiful shoe great restoration video

[@TMadara]

Glad you’re uploading king. Your AJ1s are still top 1.

[@lfm4159]

Absolutely missed you king. Your vids always bring me joy and I hope I can do the same

[@DaRadiKoarl]

Awesome Work Man...I love your Videos

[@1979augistine]

Talented as hell dude hats off to you my man

[@maddyashok9310]

Really impressive work❤

[@alanbarnes8786]

This person is a true shoe Smith person now this is the kind of people I like to be familiar with I got shoes I like to restore quality of workmanship

[@shonduarkeem1247]

Awesome job bro you deserve a medal for that!

[@black-wl3vo]

yo this is insane .. i respect the vintage watch game you got going to im more of a vintage casio collector but i have some timex in my rotation also

[@dylancopenhaver1224]

Most fire video I’ve seen all week!! I’m calling these joints the metallic purple lost and found 1

[@johnyingling5379]

Did you consider redyeing the white leather parts?

[@johndoeee888]

i got into shoe making as a hobby because you made it look so fun to do. No i make my own AFJ1 to wear!

[@JulioRivera-lk8ms]

Wow, great attention to detail!

[@Silvanoo]

Hello brother this is amazing... We're glad for your come back... I have a question... How did you punch the swosh before the stitching? Thank you!

[@Maxio6]

used my sewing machine, without thread

[@coreyalex]

Just love it! Amazing job!

[@decapitofamily3410]

With how gone these were, I didn't think it would be possible. WORLD LEVEL TALENT and craftsmanship. How would these shoes be classified? Custom Remade?

[@escokicks]

These came out better then the orange 85 he first did , he is a very detailed and intelligent restoration. Dope vid !

[@vanessaacosta6144]

Extremely talented and dedicated 🤩

[@reneecarter6702]

You are a master of your craft ❤These Jordan’s came out the year I was born. (Love the 1985 Casio watch) looks like the “Data Bank” model? 👌🏼

[@salamance2]

Extremely talented and underrated channel, subbed.

[@bodonofrio5535]

This is depressing because it's so good and I know I'll never be able to do that. Amazing work as always!

[@lwatsonaddict]

Never give up

[@triptrolley1388]

You have potential bro nice really good working 👌👏

[@FabioMontez]

This whole sneaker business is bunkers, but I can't help watching these restoration videos. Kudos! 😊

[@BIGCROW.]

so sick !!! good work bro !!! 🔥👟

[@meeksshoes8621]

Hey max, what spray adhesive are you using?

[@oswaldpinzon5086]

Maestro de la restauración. La mejor que he visto en mi vida.

[@amlu1796]

this Jordan 1 restore version give me the A MA Maniere vibe no cap

[@wojticz3754]

Wow amazing job on that

[@migueltowers1421]

When can I commission a project lol 😂 keep up the great videos.

[@akunformalitas]

Restoration is a perfectly valid school of magic

[@bflaakes]

bro needs more exposure! This is too good

[@airmikey8647]

You crushed it. Earned my sub. You should do some old Air Max 1s 🔥!!

[@jusssaabcrepe]

now these are the restoration videos i wanna see

[@michaelholmes1919]

If you do decide to sell these, let us know how much you were able to fetch for them Plz. Incredible work!

[@noir9942]

What? Not even 5k views? The time and dedication it takes is just crazy. Hope you can at least profit a bit off it

[@YourpalNoa]

These look vintage 🔥

[@leomektoub2705]

Mamaaaaaa the work ! Inestimable value now 🤩

[@seanmarshmallow8861]

Quick question, where do you get your leathers and what are they called? I was looking to get some leathers to do a similar project and I'm looking at stores and online stores and it's kinda overwhelming I hope you can help me out.

[@Slim.change]

Amazing skills great work man

[@Slideway86]

There was something therapeutic about this. Goated 👊

[@anthonyellison4737]

Triggers brush springs to mind.

[@michaelcarrig627]

Incredible. I would love to own these. How much would you charge for this work?

[@samanthaa.3876]

LETS GO MAXIO IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER❤️

[@kaiaim7sparrow]

I'm really relaxed while watching this masterpiece..

[@hedwigtheowl]

what do you use for cleaning so it became white? 8:50

[@gurkpojken]

Have you ever fixed a moonboots sole before? Any tips?

[@GoproHeroBoy3]

Wow such a great work. 🔥