What happens when you take Air + Boost + 35 year old sneakers? In this video we take a look at my 1985 Nike Air Jordans equipped with Adidas Boost sole technology.
@@VintageKicksGallery because it hard to keep your low wage worker in china to had skill to do what og mading in taiwan... some of my jordan need alot of bend and adjustment before it can be wear for long hour...breaking it in taken long than new shoe coming..in..
@@VintageKicksGallery Hi, my board last of my 85 is fcked up, its really broke, you cant use it anymore. Should I replace it for a normal last from a new Jordan 1 or should I try to reuse it or replace it with something different. Please answer... doing my first restoration on a 85 :)
Funny story, I was actually the one who bought that pair that he did and he honestly fucked them up lol. I'm looking to get them re-restored hopefully by @VintageKicksGallery
@@moneyMILLA He is (or was) a really cheap restorer, comparing him aganist Vintagekicks or john manalo and he has nothing to do aganist them. Plus he is posting nothing because he was caught scamming people a year ago.
@@ElMachuYT Yeahh I realized that after buying the shoes and after that I was super upset bc he was someone I looked up to in the sneaker restoring community but it iss what it iss
I think you have a great combo here, yes nike and adidas should colab on your idea. Patten it , then ask for some cash for the idea.. im 54 years old been a sneaker head sense the mid 70s. As an og sneaker head I love the idea!! Original 85s with comfort, thats the ticket.
Damn you've been in it a long time! I'm curious what your thoughts are on the current state of the game. I've been in this for 20 years and I've never seen it this crazy.
@@VintageKicksGallery I think its crazy where sneakers evolved from to now. I also think its cool but out of control with the prices on retail and resale. I tried to order from mercurial japan but its a real struggle. All in all I like the direction sneakers are going and the popularity with the young kids getting into them, but again these shoe companies are riding the wave. Just to much for the normal household to afford. I remember being a junior in high school wanting the 85s and they where around 65 then and that was alot... lol
Hey did you get my comment on the air brush do it get Clogged up on you or how you keep it from doing it. Was gonna buy one but not tell I hear how it holds up
I got the hefeluxx boost insoles a few days ago and threw them in my Union 1s. Surprisingly comfortable. Wore them for a bunch of walks and the more I wear it the better it gets.
@@VintageKicksGallery I made a pair of Jordan's from scratch and used the hefeluxx boot insoles (that's the insole made for boots) which is the thickest one. Walked 3 days at Disneyland and it was like walking on clouds. The issue with the thickest insole is that it sort of feels like wearing lifts in the heel.
You did not make a mistake. People think I made a mistake by adding a dunk sole to my 85 chicagos. I love boost and boost should def be in the jordan 1!
Controversial to some people who are against cross branding but you can’t even see the sole so who cares! Very innovative man. Wish I had that technology when I walked around Manhattan for a whole weekend in my 85s, my feet were killing me! Keep feeding us the great content brotha.✌️
Thanks! That's funny hearing your experience in Manhattan because it was a similar situation that caused me to do the first Zoom pair (the UNCs). I was in Chicago and brought one pair of 85's. After a couple days of straight up pain, I figured it was time to try something. A few months passed and I was back in Chi but this time with the Zoom Air + New padding UNC's and I was able to put the entire weekend in with zero complaints.
Great idea. Please follow up when you have the pair complete and let us know how they feel. Also, try and do the zoom air/boost to a pair to see if that feels even better.
This is a super dopeeee concept fam. I love this big time. Thank you for finally making the Jordan 1 comfortable haha I have Stan Smith soles on my 350 whiteouts
Appreciate it!! Speaking of stan smiths, I used the boost sole from a pair of those on a pair of powerphases when they first dropped. People were very offended by it haha.
Nah that's a valid question- the main issue is space and the board last. This method gives you true boost on air vs boost on top of a piece of rigid board. The same goes with the air, now your foot actually can feel.
Seeing how this is an invisible mod, why not, but the real hilarity is finding the pair of 85's to begin with. I wish I had a pair, but alas my NDS 94's are all I will probably have.
It would be easier but then you have a board in between the air and the insole so the comfort just wouldn't be there. This method removes the stiff board and just replaces it with boost. Also, being the toe box is so shallow, the insole on top of the board would cause some issues with fit.
That would be okay on a retro but these are board lasted meaning there is a layer of rigid board over the air unit. If it were just an insole, it would sit on that board vs sitting on top of the air unit.
The problem with that is then the boost is sitting on top of a stiff board on the 1985's. When you take the stiff board out and replace it with boost it's much different. The same is true for the zoom air too.
Hey have you thought about putting some fake AJ1 '85 (the new shape) soles on the soleswaps for OGs? Uppers might have noticeable flaws compared to the original shoes, but the soles from the fakes are spot on, and you can maintain that OG sole shape instead of the new one. Saw a soleswap like this on Reddit and it came out crisp.
Originally I was worried the size would be too different but now that people are starting to do it, I'll have to give it a shot. If I could just order the soles directly from a factory it would be a game changer.
@@VintageKicksGallery men that would really help. I do soleswaps too and I tried to find some soles on Taobao and Alibaba but seems very difficult unless you have the plugs or buy in bulk (I don't need 1000 soles lmao).
New Sub here! great channel! My 85 varsity reds haven't arrived yet(my 1st high tops), i'm a low top guy so i got a low OG collection and i ordered HEFELUXX etpu insoles, both the original and the ultra deluxe 2.0, i find the deluxe 2.0 more comfortable, but both are still slightly too big. Get too tight around my pinky toes. I completely forgot about shoe stretchers. They come with little bits to stretch a specific part where it's too tight. Perfect. Thanks for the reminder. BTW: TIPS for customizing my 85 varsity red to original BRED? My first custom, and plan to test first on the reverse bred lows. Got a specific video where you change the color completely? Thanks
Put a kobe lunar with a double stacked zoom unit sole but regular zoom on other shoes were still more comfortable. Then I tried a zoom insole, air max insole, sb zoom insole and all were iffy... However always thought about doing what you just did. Lots of work and it's appreciated. Subscribed.
I add either the lunar or zoom insoles on all my Jordan 1s. lunar insoles from Chuck2s and zoom insoles from specific jack Purcell models. got half size smaller on those compared to the 1s. that's the easiest go to move!
Easier would be to replace the insole with the boost insole? Or are you saying it replaces whats below the original insole and you put that insole on top of the boost layer?
You have the Ship of Theseus paradox when you do that. I mean, there's no other reason to wear 35 year old Jordans than to flex...but if you're replacing pieces here and there, are you really still wearing the 35 year old jordans? Are you really flexing? Why not use a more recent trash model, versus something vintage and historic? You can't recreate time, and you basically murdered a pair of vintage and historic kicks. Terrible.
I wouldn't exactly call it a flex as far as wearing them to get clout/impress others. There's something special about wearing 85's. I think it's similar to driving a classic car. The recent models just don't compare to the OG's in any way to me unfortunately. Yes, there's definitely an element of concern as far as making them unoriginal. That being said, they needed a sole swap so they weren't going to be original again. I definitely see your point though.
@@VintageKicksGallery I get you...but let's be real, there's no real reason to drive/wear anything outdated or vintage but to flex. You could wear vintage kicks, just like driving a classic car, but just like anything else, it loses utility because it's older and more delicate or prone to damage. No hate on you, or what you do, sir, just heartbreak from seeing such classic shoes be destroyed. I mean, if you think about it, those shoes, at that age, are all slowly being lost to time, and to accelerate that loss by butchering it is kind of a waste. You could have done the same thing to a recent model and still accomplished the same goal of an AJ with boost midsole and it would have been no big deal since they are readily available. Anyway, I respect your collection, I respect your hustle, and as an old and retired sneakerhead myself, I guess I just have flashbacks of my own "customs" that killed shoes I wish I still had but decided to modify to either break necks, be different, or get attention. More power to you. Your channel is awesome.
@@RetroKid as a car guy, and driver, driving a classic car isnt' about the flex if you are a true car passionate.It's a feeling that u just do not get from modern cars, and it really is a different experience. I assume this extends to classic sneakers and sneaker heads.
@@atillacoskun7825 well that's where the car and sneaker analogy many not work, because while the feel of a car is distinct (smooth and computer controlled versus manual shifting and hearing the rumble of a specific engine as it goes through it's paces), the only difference between a classic Jordan and a current version of the same model is the material and colorway. It could be cheaper leather, or a slightly different toe box. But things like the cushioning and tech have all stayed the same, especially in the AJ1. Adding modern tech to a vintage sneaker, if you want to go with the car analogy, would be like chopping up a Model T and giving it Tesla guts. The question would be why. The reason it's got value is because it's showing its age, as an indicator of value. Anyway, at the end of the day, he can do what he likes, and like I said, more power to him. I just think cutting up an antique when he could have accomplished the same outcome with a more recent colorway is a waste of a shoe that there will slowly be less and less of. He mentioned that concept in a video for an air max colorway, and I thought he was spot on with that observation.
@@oliversplace263 I'll let you know when I get some pricing/availability. I wanted to see if they'd make a batch of them with cream midsoles as well but the minimum order might be too extreme. That being said, I have over 20 pairs to do in my pile still..
I was referring to the stamped size of this pair. They are 11.5's and I used a size 11 sole. I'm a TTS 10.5. I was unable to get these on without my toes being smushed before the shoe stretch.
When I was in high school I always wanted someone to do this about 4 years later someone finally did it
it not as comforable as you think...
why doesn’t jordan brand maintain the og shape with new tech in them? the fly knit 1s were cool
That's a great question. It's obviously possible so maybe they don't think there's a market? No clue..
@@VintageKicksGallery because it hard to keep your low wage worker in china to had skill to do what og mading in taiwan... some of my jordan need alot of bend and adjustment before it can be wear for long hour...breaking it in taken long than new shoe coming..in..
VintageKicksGallery nah I’d buy another fly knit 1 with zoom air or react
VintageKicksGallery nah I’d buy another fly knit 1 with zoom air or react
The perfect shoe doesnt e-
He was too busy wondering if he could... He didn't stop to consider if he should!
BOOST will find a way!
@@VintageKicksGallery Hi, my board last of my 85 is fcked up, its really broke, you cant use it anymore. Should I replace it for a normal last from a new Jordan 1 or should I try to reuse it or replace it with something different. Please answer... doing my first restoration on a 85 :)
@@Convertible420 don't take my word for it but don't reuse
this one finna be good
If @retrosnickers we’re still around he’d approve this with some Houston music and a “let’s get to it” .. he did it with some 1994s
Damn. @retrosnickers didn't post a thing for 1 year now
Funny story, I was actually the one who bought that pair that he did and he honestly fucked them up lol. I'm looking to get them re-restored hopefully by @VintageKicksGallery
@@moneyMILLA He is (or was) a really cheap restorer, comparing him aganist Vintagekicks or john manalo and he has nothing to do aganist them. Plus he is posting nothing because he was caught scamming people a year ago.
@@ElMachuYT Yeahh I realized that after buying the shoes and after that I was super upset bc he was someone I looked up to in the sneaker restoring community but it iss what it iss
@@ElMachuYT he was scamming by doing bad restorations?
I think you have a great combo here, yes nike and adidas should colab on your idea. Patten it , then ask for some cash for the idea.. im 54 years old been a sneaker head sense the mid 70s. As an og sneaker head I love the idea!! Original 85s with comfort, thats the ticket.
Damn you've been in it a long time! I'm curious what your thoughts are on the current state of the game. I've been in this for 20 years and I've never seen it this crazy.
@@VintageKicksGallery I think its crazy where sneakers evolved from to now. I also think its cool but out of control with the prices on retail and resale. I tried to order from mercurial japan but its a real struggle. All in all I like the direction sneakers are going and the popularity with the young kids getting into them, but again these shoe companies are riding the wave. Just to much for the normal household to afford. I remember being a junior in high school wanting the 85s and they where around 65 then and that was alot... lol
@@williamperry5133 any tips for teenagers, looking into collecting and reselling sneakers?
@@icvfmfk first off anything
@@williamperry5133 wdym
Doing this on an actual vintage pair of jordans is a crime against humanity lol. I just subscribed great content! 😊
Why not try it with the Air Force react insole.
Hey did you get my comment on the air brush do it get Clogged up on you or how you keep it from doing it. Was gonna buy one but not tell I hear how it holds up
I got the hefeluxx boost insoles a few days ago and threw them in my Union 1s. Surprisingly comfortable. Wore them for a bunch of walks and the more I wear it the better it gets.
Nice! How thick are they?
VintageKicksGallery Pretty thick. I got the original insole.
@@VintageKicksGallery I made a pair of Jordan's from scratch and used the hefeluxx boot insoles (that's the insole made for boots) which is the thickest one. Walked 3 days at Disneyland and it was like walking on clouds. The issue with the thickest insole is that it sort of feels like wearing lifts in the heel.
You did not make a mistake. People think I made a mistake by adding a dunk sole to my 85 chicagos. I love boost and boost should def be in the jordan 1!
Yooo! I have something very special in the works for what you sent me. I'll fill you in with some pics before it drops..
@@VintageKicksGallery Awesome! I can't wait! :)
shout out to @retrosnickers that did this in 2015 w a pair of 94 jordan 1’s
I went to look for that and could only find where he swapped the air unit. Is there another as well?
Dope concept! I dun have ur skills to pull apart the outsoles so i have just been using hefe luxx insoles in all my J1s.. its a dream combo.
Controversial to some people who are against cross branding but you can’t even see the sole so who cares! Very innovative man. Wish I had that technology when I walked around Manhattan for a whole weekend in my 85s, my feet were killing me! Keep feeding us the great content brotha.✌️
Thanks! That's funny hearing your experience in Manhattan because it was a similar situation that caused me to do the first Zoom pair (the UNCs). I was in Chicago and brought one pair of 85's. After a couple days of straight up pain, I figured it was time to try something. A few months passed and I was back in Chi but this time with the Zoom Air + New padding UNC's and I was able to put the entire weekend in with zero complaints.
Try to use another boost insole on top of that boost midsole and tell us if it is much better
I think it's a great idea, as long as you don't see it I don't think it ruins the shoe👍
That's kind of how I'm looking at it- what you can't see won't hurt.
It’s you’re shoe, do with it as you wish. I love it, and you can actually where them longer. Stay up brada...
Great idea. Please follow up when you have the pair complete and let us know how they feel. Also, try and do the zoom air/boost to a pair to see if that feels even better.
thinking outside the box doesn’t always work... but😍
This is a super dopeeee concept fam. I love this big time. Thank you for finally making the Jordan 1 comfortable haha I have Stan Smith soles on my 350 whiteouts
Appreciate it!! Speaking of stan smiths, I used the boost sole from a pair of those on a pair of powerphases when they first dropped. People were very offended by it haha.
This man done changed the game!
Not to be a smart ass, but why not just put that insole in the pair as is? rather than doing a full swap
Nah that's a valid question- the main issue is space and the board last. This method gives you true boost on air vs boost on top of a piece of rigid board. The same goes with the air, now your foot actually can feel.
I think its genius man
Adidas owns Reebok
Adidas owns reebok
im not against this at all
Seeing how this is an invisible mod, why not, but the real hilarity is finding the pair of 85's to begin with. I wish I had a pair, but alas my NDS 94's are all I will probably have.
The most blasphemous sneaker reconstruction I've seen and fuccin love it!!! If Jordan 1 had more comfort, they would be fire times 10!!!
I like the idea of the comfort. Even redo AJ1 nowadays get uncomfortable, so this is dope!
Wouldn't it be way easier to use them as insoles???
It would be easier but then you have a board in between the air and the insole so the comfort just wouldn't be there. This method removes the stiff board and just replaces it with boost. Also, being the toe box is so shallow, the insole on top of the board would cause some issues with fit.
Recently I put my yeezy 500's ortholite insoles in my travis scott 1's and bred 1's and it's super comfortable so far.
Love it
Why doesn't Nike just do a zoom or similar midsole on their aj1's and keep the rubber look.... time for an upgrade!
Hit the like button before the video dropped why? Cuz I'm a decent fucking person!
What are your thoughts on react? When i first tried Elements and Epics, i was amazed, it felt like what i expected boost to feel like
Shoulda kept it OG. It's doesn't look touched at all, so A+ for keeping it OG looking.
I think its smart to make them comfier but I simply just changed my insoles instead lol
Why not just put em in the shoe as an Insole ?
That would be okay on a retro but these are board lasted meaning there is a layer of rigid board over the air unit. If it were just an insole, it would sit on that board vs sitting on top of the air unit.
I did this but for my jordan 11 breds. I swapped the air bags out with boost
Where do you get your shirts 👕 bro
Most are available in the merch store but the polos are going to be available for pre-order in about a week. They should be really affordable.
why not just put the insoles inside the shoe instead of taking the whole shoe apart?
Try to use Chuck Taylor 2s Lunarlon insoles with these
I have Chuck II insoles in my 1's. I might need to try this.
Have you ever gotten scammed on Japanese Auction sites
Whoa
Thanks for doing what nobody else do
Bro I just replace the insole with a fake boost one😂 I would do a sole swap but it’s just too easy for me to throw a new insole in
The problem with that is then the boost is sitting on top of a stiff board on the 1985's. When you take the stiff board out and replace it with boost it's much different. The same is true for the zoom air too.
retrosnickers did this a while back lol
Best sneaker content on TH-cam 👌
Appreciate that!
Hey have you thought about putting some fake AJ1 '85 (the new shape) soles on the soleswaps for OGs? Uppers might have noticeable flaws compared to the original shoes, but the soles from the fakes are spot on, and you can maintain that OG sole shape instead of the new one. Saw a soleswap like this on Reddit and it came out crisp.
Originally I was worried the size would be too different but now that people are starting to do it, I'll have to give it a shot. If I could just order the soles directly from a factory it would be a game changer.
@@VintageKicksGallery men that would really help. I do soleswaps too and I tried to find some soles on Taobao and Alibaba but seems very difficult unless you have the plugs or buy in bulk (I don't need 1000 soles lmao).
Just use the boost as the new Strobel board
New Sub here! great channel!
My 85 varsity reds haven't arrived yet(my 1st high tops), i'm a low top guy so i got a low OG collection and i ordered HEFELUXX etpu insoles, both the original and the ultra deluxe 2.0, i find the deluxe 2.0 more comfortable, but both are still slightly too big. Get too tight around my pinky toes. I completely forgot about shoe stretchers. They come with little bits to stretch a specific part where it's too tight. Perfect. Thanks for the reminder.
BTW: TIPS for customizing my 85 varsity red to original BRED? My first custom, and plan to test first on the reverse bred lows. Got a specific video where you change the color completely? Thanks
I googled this
" restomod "
Put a kobe lunar with a double stacked zoom unit sole but regular zoom on other shoes were still more comfortable. Then I tried a zoom insole, air max insole, sb zoom insole and all were iffy... However always thought about doing what you just did. Lots of work and it's appreciated. Subscribed.
I add either the lunar or zoom insoles on all my Jordan 1s. lunar insoles from Chuck2s and zoom insoles from specific jack Purcell models. got half size smaller on those compared to the 1s. that's the easiest go to move!
This is the most illegal shoe ever
Love this concept, would you consider doing this for my 94 breds? Also need a sole swap...
It's possible but I'm not taking on any sole swaps atm. If you're not in a hurry we could put it on the books though.
VintageKicksGallery I’m in no rush, I just don’t know anyone in my area that does half as good of a job as you. Let me know how we could proceed!
LoL yeah Science $#&t 💯
Frankenstein for sure.
7:06 reebok is owned by adidas and they have collab'd on the instapump fury which replaced the midsole with boost
Let me get that shirt tho 👕
Good idea,I have heel and forefoot zoom air in my Air Force One's...(A insole..)
Good job free Hong Kong
now do a zoom air and boost one
I think that's going to be the next move
I was gonna try this with my 2001 breds but not sure it’s worth it
You sir are a pioneer
Fucking dope
Easier would be to replace the insole with the boost insole? Or are you saying it replaces whats below the original insole and you put that insole on top of the boost layer?
Gonna be wyld🗽
I went up half a size in my work boots and put a Huarache insole in them, comfy all day 😁
You have the Ship of Theseus paradox when you do that. I mean, there's no other reason to wear 35 year old Jordans than to flex...but if you're replacing pieces here and there, are you really still wearing the 35 year old jordans? Are you really flexing?
Why not use a more recent trash model, versus something vintage and historic? You can't recreate time, and you basically murdered a pair of vintage and historic kicks. Terrible.
I wouldn't exactly call it a flex as far as wearing them to get clout/impress others. There's something special about wearing 85's. I think it's similar to driving a classic car. The recent models just don't compare to the OG's in any way to me unfortunately.
Yes, there's definitely an element of concern as far as making them unoriginal. That being said, they needed a sole swap so they weren't going to be original again. I definitely see your point though.
@@VintageKicksGallery I get you...but let's be real, there's no real reason to drive/wear anything outdated or vintage but to flex. You could wear vintage kicks, just like driving a classic car, but just like anything else, it loses utility because it's older and more delicate or prone to damage. No hate on you, or what you do, sir, just heartbreak from seeing such classic shoes be destroyed. I mean, if you think about it, those shoes, at that age, are all slowly being lost to time, and to accelerate that loss by butchering it is kind of a waste. You could have done the same thing to a recent model and still accomplished the same goal of an AJ with boost midsole and it would have been no big deal since they are readily available.
Anyway, I respect your collection, I respect your hustle, and as an old and retired sneakerhead myself, I guess I just have flashbacks of my own "customs" that killed shoes I wish I still had but decided to modify to either break necks, be different, or get attention.
More power to you. Your channel is awesome.
@@RetroKid as a car guy, and driver, driving a classic car isnt' about the flex if you are a true car passionate.It's a feeling that u just do not get from modern cars, and it really is a different experience. I assume this extends to classic sneakers and sneaker heads.
@@atillacoskun7825 well that's where the car and sneaker analogy many not work, because while the feel of a car is distinct (smooth and computer controlled versus manual shifting and hearing the rumble of a specific engine as it goes through it's paces), the only difference between a classic Jordan and a current version of the same model is the material and colorway. It could be cheaper leather, or a slightly different toe box. But things like the cushioning and tech have all stayed the same, especially in the AJ1. Adding modern tech to a vintage sneaker, if you want to go with the car analogy, would be like chopping up a Model T and giving it Tesla guts. The question would be why. The reason it's got value is because it's showing its age, as an indicator of value.
Anyway, at the end of the day, he can do what he likes, and like I said, more power to him. I just think cutting up an antique when he could have accomplished the same outcome with a more recent colorway is a waste of a shoe that there will slowly be less and less of. He mentioned that concept in a video for an air max colorway, and I thought he was spot on with that observation.
@@RetroKid I definetly get your point. Classics should be preserved.
Air Boosts?
why though
Dude wtf
no
I did it to mine with some boost-like insoles to a 94’ pair, def way more comfortable, I can imagine an actual sole swap would be better
Try Hefe lux insoles, the have thin and big insoles.
It's illegal, its called an incest!! 🤣🤣🤣but I love the way you think!
Your really underrated. Remember the og fans man😎🙏
CRAZY
Yo! I saw you swapped a pair with a rep sole. I've been wondering if they would fit for a long time.
VintageKicksGallery dude... they’re perfect! And the shape is on point too! I recommend it.
@@oliversplace263 I can't wait to give this a try! If I am able to do an order for just soles without the uppers are you interested in getting any?
VintageKicksGallery possibly! Let me know what the cost is. I’ve thought about doing that as well. I don’t get nearly as many 85s in as you do though!
@@oliversplace263 I'll let you know when I get some pricing/availability. I wanted to see if they'd make a batch of them with cream midsoles as well but the minimum order might be too extreme. That being said, I have over 20 pairs to do in my pile still..
OHHHHHH ARE YOU USING THE DELUXE HEFELUX OR THE STANDARD ONE OR DID YOU GET THOSE FROM A SHOE? WHAT!!
When are you coming to sneakers discord
That was a good idea for the Jordan boost
Really dope 👌🔥
when you say you went up a full size, are you talking about the sole for the sole swap?
I was referring to the stamped size of this pair. They are 11.5's and I used a size 11 sole. I'm a TTS 10.5. I was unable to get these on without my toes being smushed before the shoe stretch.
@@VintageKicksGallery ahh okay, thanks for clarifying!