3 SNEAKER HACKS TO MAKE UNION AIR JORDAN 4s BETTER!

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  • In this video I describe and create 3 SNEAKER HACKS TO MAKE UNION AIR JORDAN 4s BETTER!
    Super simple changes to make the look more traditional of the Air Jordan 4 Retro. Simple Lace Swap, removing the stitches in the tongue to reveal the Union Jordan logo, and cutting the window out of the clear plastic wings make very small changes but provide a lot of impact IMO! What do you think? drop a comment!
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  • @swagdestroyer
    @swagdestroyer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    I never even noticed they had a solid window before. Looks better cut out lol.

    • @S7ayMelo
      @S7ayMelo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I noticed right away so happy someone cut it

    • @kylewilson5702
      @kylewilson5702 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro shut up and cut the damn tongue!!!

    • @rallerallybil
      @rallerallybil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah keep them og

    • @jessyopoku3458
      @jessyopoku3458 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @daveyvertelman1725
      @daveyvertelman1725 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really does look better!

  • @CatcherOfBass
    @CatcherOfBass 4 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    I like how you’re never worried about customizing your shoes

    • @martymardb7878
      @martymardb7878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, yes , yes !!!

    • @heskicks
      @heskicks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I’m worried but I am more excited to try something different!

    • @IamAlexPierce
      @IamAlexPierce 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tony probably fufu

    • @flow2tech
      @flow2tech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@IamAlexPierce who cares.. A good fufu may as well be legit with what these high end rep dealers are pulling off now....

  • @heskicks
    @heskicks  4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Congrats to Evan for winning the giveaway contest for these Union Air Jordan 4s! Turns out he lives in Oregon and I will hand deliver his pair when they arrive!

    • @cmazz_318
      @cmazz_318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thats whats up!! Cool, dont forget to film it. At least you may be able to recoup a few bucks through the content! Plus we want to see it.

    • @damienjeremyweir4543
      @damienjeremyweir4543 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      DOPE

  • @kevinxiong9332
    @kevinxiong9332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    These look so much better with the window cut out, hopefully I hit the black pair on snkrs!

    • @LadyLeoASMR
      @LadyLeoASMR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same, alarm set!

    • @Player-gx1eo
      @Player-gx1eo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No, not at all! The solid window is the soul of that shoe... you have every other model with cut windows, why don't you just enjoy these as they are or dont buy them if you dont like them how they are 🤷‍♂️

    • @youngdagger1890
      @youngdagger1890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Player-gx1eo ok it’s his opinion and u can’t tell people what to do with their money or do with things they spend their money on

  • @Frank72728
    @Frank72728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Im really liking the folded tongue especially with low cut socks

    • @rdb6677
      @rdb6677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ode!!

    • @grinder5000314483
      @grinder5000314483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He crazy for opening it

    • @CHS_BLue
      @CHS_BLue 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If the jumpman wasn’t so low they be igh but folded makes the tongue too low it coulda been a lil higher in the first place

  • @natewatson6962
    @natewatson6962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    the more you look at em... that colorway is fire. It looks like a slushie on a hot day or something. They honestly killed it dude I think ppl just had to get used to it.

  • @variandavid377
    @variandavid377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The colors were a little jarring to me at first but grew on me....and after you explained about the carryover from the AJ1 and seeing that correlation I dig it. I like the yellow laces for the same reason as you...coz it actually works with the shoe and matches that small union tag. Lastly, the materials used are great...that suede looks buttery and cut really thick. That was a major standout for me.

  • @jaylane86
    @jaylane86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Removing that frosted window was dope

  • @UncleAlpha1
    @UncleAlpha1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Unstitched my tongue and cut the inner wings! Love it so much better

  • @cinzinc9205
    @cinzinc9205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Waaaay better with the window! You made me flip my mind on these

  • @Shlumbus69
    @Shlumbus69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I really like those compared to the other colorway

  • @bestbeforeapparel
    @bestbeforeapparel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Obviously the idea behind this shoe it is for people to customise them like this, THEY LOOK SO FIRE!

  • @zonkoooo
    @zonkoooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Panels out looks great just so risky chopping these up. Also an amazing new color way for the 4.
    Almost reminds me of the pure platinum/solar Y2 release, except I prefer the lighter pair this time around. Glad I kept my energy on these.

  • @flexathillcrest1
    @flexathillcrest1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Homies hated on me for the adidas zx8000 vapour pink but when these come out they suddenly ok with some pink. I dig the pop these will have with some darker jeans. Nice look.

  • @bernandinocamilo1946
    @bernandinocamilo1946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Changed the laces for another color but over all not bad 👏🔥🔥🔥

  • @masterwontv
    @masterwontv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    They look nice with the tongues cut out and with orange laces!!! (and the windows cut out) Nice upgrades!!!👍👍

  • @seanmw23
    @seanmw23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Imo I like the way they look with the folded tongue, not necessarily more, but it’s def a cool look to me. Also nice haircut Hes 😎

    • @walterroux291
      @walterroux291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know. I like all three details he changed more before than after. But to each their own.

  • @onlyDTA
    @onlyDTA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m probably the only one who likes the solid wing. Don’t like how the red contrasts too much with the cut out

  • @lukevincent6334
    @lukevincent6334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i like you because you tell the truth about shoes

  • @ChillinwithChase
    @ChillinwithChase 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am not going to lie I was big on the pink pre release. But once I saw them on feet with pics honestly wasn't feeling it. I tried for the Black and once I got in hand I was lkke omfg these are beautiful. Now I just got to get my actual size.

  • @dbz_g0d432
    @dbz_g0d432 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    They look so much better after this!!

  • @genkun8999
    @genkun8999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Union exclusive's are always the best colour ways.

  • @FS-iu8xi
    @FS-iu8xi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like that you took the time to altered this shoe. I prefer that way it was intended to look but they do look nice after alterations. Good video

  • @mickey034
    @mickey034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Content like this makes ur channel exciting! Keep it up bro

  • @jdom2006to2012
    @jdom2006to2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I personally would get some off white orange laces and add some paint speckle to the midsole and your changes to really set it off

  • @chyu89
    @chyu89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Took the wrong stitching out. Now my Guava has no tongue. Just the shoe and lace.

  • @jackshook3229
    @jackshook3229 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i absolutely love all the unions

  • @xLastHopeForWorld
    @xLastHopeForWorld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're crazy boy! 1k shoes as a costum but the result is awesome! I always wear my J1 Unions wirh the yellow/orange laces!

  • @kevincollins8620
    @kevincollins8620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I flip flopped hard. Only time I've done this with a shoe. I love the shoe now. Not like. Love. Went from hate... To love.

    • @GoopieG
      @GoopieG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here. I’ll admit I went from not liking them to actually paying resale for these for the first time this year. I think they may be my sneaker of the year

    • @kevincollins8620
      @kevincollins8620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GoopieG You actually payed resell price on these my gai? Damn. I salute you for real my GEE. The resell price had me say "Daaaaamn" in the Friday Chris Tucker Smokey voice. Skull cracking prices. I'm a size 9. They are unobtainable to me now. Probably for life. I have over 300 kicks. Comfy. These can slide. The. Union Jordan's can slide. And SW Air max can slide. Some shoes aren't meant. Oh yeah and chunky dunky and strangelove. Them resell prices scare me. Ya'll that can do it remind me of wild west duelers.

  • @alexyoung5798
    @alexyoung5798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your hoodie is 🔥. Did you dye it yourself and if not, where did you get it?? Haha

  • @gamersgames9126
    @gamersgames9126 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like them a ton with the window cut out

  • @JustCallMeAhmi
    @JustCallMeAhmi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still hate that I missed out on these on release day. The Guava Ice color way is beautiful. I will eventually bite the bullet and reach back for them. Great video bro. 🔥

  • @GSXR0311
    @GSXR0311 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks dope! Only thing I saw on Instagram is you should add the cut out stitching to the top of the tongue. Looked cool on the black pair.

  • @d.felixphoto2260
    @d.felixphoto2260 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Swapping to a frosted backtab would be nice too

  • @brobi-wankenobi2369
    @brobi-wankenobi2369 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks WAY better. Nicely done Hes 🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • @CarlosLopez-md1ei
    @CarlosLopez-md1ei 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Prolly flip the blk tongue label upside dwn and maybe even over the top lid like an AJ 1. Could drill four perforated holes in the corners of the implied cut out center rectangle piece. But instead just draw dashes to kinda say "cut here".

  • @BrandedDubA
    @BrandedDubA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was my favorite color combination out of the pack. I was a little depressed when I found out that the guava ice would be a Union LA exclusive. I personally like stuff that’s different, not usually one to ride the high train. Was super happy I hit on sneakers app for the community gardens. I’ll keep my fingers crossed I can hit on October 16 for one of the three pairs. 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
    The lace swap was the hit for me 🔥🔥🔥, you could’ve done the double lacing too.

  • @taotaosun1733
    @taotaosun1733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the new intro

  • @guitaristangmechaniko9336
    @guitaristangmechaniko9336 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing color of this Jordan 4

  • @AP-mb8uo
    @AP-mb8uo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What you did is exactly what I was thinking to do and they look PERFECT! I just need to still obtain a pair:(

  • @ericg1149
    @ericg1149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yellow laces really do change the look along with the tongue and wing window. Good work, looks way better

    • @lolmaorofl
      @lolmaorofl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It looks way better when you can afford them

  • @jay2x780
    @jay2x780 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks a lot better for sure

  • @abdielmaldonado3018
    @abdielmaldonado3018 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats crazy how cutting that makes it look so much better but there is something about that folded tongue 👅

  • @MrWaarden
    @MrWaarden 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much better! If i get my hands on a pair i will do the same!

  • @vonmitchell3921
    @vonmitchell3921 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely like the window cut out and tongue. I'm a bit iffy on the laces but the don't look terrible. Different but not bad

  • @wyteboydak
    @wyteboydak 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    yea i didnt like them at first but after seeing more pics after release i completely changed my mind. im like in love w/ both of them & seeing this damn near made me drool, lmao! can't afford them rn, but im hoping to be able to own them & proudly wear the heck out of them sooner than later! if so im def gonna try to get the straps cut like you did these, that just gives it a whole new look. you just gained a new subscriber tho, lol.

  • @Blkprodigy69
    @Blkprodigy69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cutting the hole really makes them pop!

  • @xStrypes
    @xStrypes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The cut out definitely makes it look like a true 4. Wonder if you could press or iron the tongue to flatten it out. Fire vid tho

  • @ManCave1972
    @ManCave1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big improvement but I was sweating that you’d slice right through the wings!

  • @fadycalderon3935
    @fadycalderon3935 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you made these look way better even tho I still wouldn't personally cop

  • @The_Babbling_Brooks
    @The_Babbling_Brooks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wait using the alternate laces that came with the shoes is considered a “hack” or “DIY”....So two hacks and a lace swap👍🏻 Love the end result. Looks dope.

  • @joelburnett6447
    @joelburnett6447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t lie I love them as is 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @mikeljohnp
    @mikeljohnp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Came out much cleaner 🔥

  • @lasershow5235
    @lasershow5235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wings look way better. Respect for having the cajones!

  • @joshuasavoie1801
    @joshuasavoie1801 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good. I liked the folded tongue tho

  • @sole4kickz
    @sole4kickz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The transparent windows looks better, I agree you notice more of the materials behind.

  • @dtdaniel05
    @dtdaniel05 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made the shoe looked finished. Preschool to grown man. I hated them at first , now with what you did... I slightly don't like them now😁😂 but definitely wearable now. Great video.

  • @115matic4
    @115matic4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks way way way better! 100%

  • @LUV2T8KU
    @LUV2T8KU 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those came out nice good job.

  • @jameshin01
    @jameshin01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    look much better. those 3 changes made it look dope specially the lace swap with that mustard yellow.

  • @Josephlleiman
    @Josephlleiman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    another dope custom touch, this was subtle and clean

  • @ImSosaBaby
    @ImSosaBaby 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im a fan of these shoes, but this made them look wayyy better

  • @desuschryst382
    @desuschryst382 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much better with the adjustments👍🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥😎🔥🔥🔥

  • @matthewerickson7672
    @matthewerickson7672 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was pretty surprised to see how fast people went to hate on these right away I definitely missed my pair last month but I’ll try again for the noir pair on SNKRS in a few weeks

  • @Fartylipjuice
    @Fartylipjuice 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got these in the mail today they are a size 8 and im a size 13 ive loved the union 4s since the first pic came out i need to finesse this 8 to 13 and i saw a post that they are dropping the whole collection on snkrs but it got pushed back to october 16th

  • @kiko9356
    @kiko9356 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks better with the window cut 👍

  • @loscrows1836
    @loscrows1836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What you did made them look awesome! I don't think I could be able to do that to mine lol. I'd be too scared to mess them up.

  • @Rawdenimandsneakers
    @Rawdenimandsneakers 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The yellow laces make them way doper

  • @carywilliams5364
    @carywilliams5364 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like what you did. I've never liked those shoes (probably cause I'm old), but you actually made them tolerable.

  • @sneakerkeeperscebu5198
    @sneakerkeeperscebu5198 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    LIT 🔥🔥🔥, much better than the original 👌👌👌

  • @currents17
    @currents17 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The folded tongue makes it look perfect; like more of a lowcut sneaker and less like a big basketball boot shoe

  • @petergonzalez722
    @petergonzalez722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the videos! Your honestly one of the first ppl I watched when first getting into the sneaker game. Love the knowledge you give. And it’s honest opinions/commentary!

  • @RampartLosAngeles
    @RampartLosAngeles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah those small changes make the shoe look much better 💯

  • @mrbigbag5600
    @mrbigbag5600 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the tongue folded it’s the Nostalgia for me

  • @BlackipinoGambino
    @BlackipinoGambino 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the window cut out actually looks nice but I gotta say the other laces are better imo. or maybe a diff color. super dope of a giveaway

  • @joseallende7098
    @joseallende7098 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks way better 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jiveturkey3352
    @jiveturkey3352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would never alter these at all by cutting anything. They look great as is dont mess with them.

  • @Starshipstoner
    @Starshipstoner 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are fire and I love the unfolded tongue I think it was the extra pop the shoe needed

  • @rommellthompson3150
    @rommellthompson3150 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks way much better in my opinion
    Sneakers are meant to be worn .
    Brooklyn is watching

  • @mvzi
    @mvzi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Window is the Bess part

  • @Isaacandadler
    @Isaacandadler 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like what you done to the shoes!! The socks.... damn!!

  • @chintweezyskicks
    @chintweezyskicks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny how familiar details make such a difference - when I saw that tongue was off, put me right off that shoe. Guava colourway definitely the best - your changes major improvement 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Great vid as always

  • @dellwin9615
    @dellwin9615 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice with the subtle changes. If would add somethin to it, maybe a dark violet on some part of the mid sole.

  • @c.mokicks5461
    @c.mokicks5461 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super clean! Flip flopped... it’s the tongue. Once you fix that they’re dope! Both colors but I grabbed the Noir... btw the air bubbles are yellow too. Great vid man!

  • @michaelschiller6204
    @michaelschiller6204 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those look way better Hes! I'm team flip flop too

  • @tricktaylor1983
    @tricktaylor1983 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One tongue up one down. I like the window cut but not about to do that to my own. I own the noir

  • @rashodwebber2021
    @rashodwebber2021 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just gained a follower... Soon as you did the tongue I’m like this looks so much better! And cutting the windows out?! 💯

  • @AllAboutNat
    @AllAboutNat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Personally I'll be leaving my black pair as is. I prefer the tongue down tbh. Can't wait to get them, got a steal on stock x :)

  • @retroesso
    @retroesso 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looooook soooooo much better!!! Love em!!

  • @imwiththebusiness
    @imwiththebusiness 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    those hacks made the shoe look really good. without the changes the shie just looks like a big block

  • @ktroopa
    @ktroopa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are nice! I personally wouldn't wear them because 4s look to big on me but I appreciate the design.

  • @rail2railnose2tail
    @rail2railnose2tail 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really like the window cut out. think i may do that too...

  • @Birmp.
    @Birmp. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice on foot look

  • @cmazz_318
    @cmazz_318 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woooooo! Congrats Evan Kinkhammer!! Glad you kept the same energy. I respect it.

  • @trenthouse1821
    @trenthouse1821 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo I love the Bradley Kimura Butterfly knife and honestly the shoes look so much better with all the changes on them

  • @djernie8085
    @djernie8085 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wanted the off noir color way more but these are growing on me

  • @garenhuddy1981
    @garenhuddy1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Hoodie is fresh af, where did you get that.

  • @joecruz9368
    @joecruz9368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did like the subtle changes. I really tried hard to get those 😕

  • @hkaydcc6219
    @hkaydcc6219 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got these still dead stock and the black ones too. Might wait another year before I wear them

  • @jesusochoa6198
    @jesusochoa6198 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The box alone is so dope, I need me a pair asap