HELLO and WELLCOME to the MileHigh Sneakers channel. MHS is a small business that has been working solely on restoring sneakers since 2020. This channel is to help grow the MHS brand and give detailed and informative videos on restoring sneakers. If you're interested in the services I provide or shoes I have in stock, feel free to DM me on Instagram or email me using the links below.
This is the type of content I'm looking for. Never seen such an indepth jordan 9 restoration like this one. How many hrs do you think you put in this project?
Ain’ no way, I Honestly don’t know how to respond besides saying thank you. You’re the reason I started restoring sneakers and I learned probably 95% of the skills I’ve gained through watching your videos. Your videos have been incredibly informative and helpful.
I didn’t show the newish outsole because I wasn’t able to find an outsole in the same colorway. I did something that hasn’t been done before from my knowledge. I didn’t want to show/talk about it as I haven’t perfected this method yet.
I personally haven’t experimented with it ,but I believe if the fabric behind the jumpman is the same color on the donor than you could paint the jumpman or make a vinyl cutout of the jumpman and apply it over the original.
I’d just start with using 200 grit sandpaper to smooth out the midsole. After sanding I just apply light coats of paint. For the smoothest finish I will apply a few coats of paint and then sand the paint with a higher grit to a matte finish. I typically work my way up to 600 grit on Jordan 3 midsoles.
Thank you for the kind words. I did end up adding a flat varnish to the upper and midsole off camera. I ran out a few days before I finished the shoe and heavy snow delayed the shipment.
These are the last “good” shape Jordan 1 og retro high before they ruined the model with those boxy toeboxes… there are version 2 but they are good compared to for example the recently released yellow ochre which look like Frankenstein shoes. Don’t understand what Jordan Brand is playing… anyways thanks for the video! Keep them coming :)
Agreed, majority of new Jordan shoes aren’t made as well as they used to be, it makes them a bit more difficult to restore as they feel so fragile. Glad to see you enjoy the content :)
Aye bro you did your thing on that fr i used to repaint and clean js but i wouldnt know the first thing about a prime knit upper!! Keep up the good work fam
It’s possible, but it all depends on how the shoes have been stored and if they’ve been worn very little or not. Humid climates tend to weaken the midsoles faster.
I used Pearlescent 18K Gold, Metallic Bronze, and a tiny bit of black paint all from Angelus Direct. It took me 2 or 3 tries to get the correct mixture. Try to match it up to the gold parts on the old midsole if possible.
@@milehighsneakerswhat’s your thoughts about wearing AJ6 Black/Infrared 2014 these days ? Is the midsole suitable for being worn or will it start to crack and fall apart ?
Since the shoes are 10 years old the midsole will start to crumble at some point. Personally I have a White/Infrared 6 from 2013 and the midsole is still in good condition. The reason that midsoles start to crumble over time is due to humidity, but wear and age do have a role in that. Personally I will put my thumb on the foam below the air unit and push the foam down a little to see if any cracking happens around the air unit.
I’m just recently started doing services in my local area but I’m able to accept anything that needs to be shipped. If you want to get into more direct contact you can dm me over instagram @mile_highsneakers or email me at milehighsneaks1@gmail.com
