1985 Air Jordan Metallic Blue Restoration
These original 1985 Metallic Blue AJ1’s have been fully deconstructed in order to remove old liners, cracked and brittle outsoles, the metallic swoosh and collars (which are so fragile), and the ankle padding. I replaced the old metallic blue material with parts from the 2016 release and sprayed some matte finish to brighten and dull the sheen. Had a size 16 laying around from an incomplete custom and I also used the 2022 AJ1 Georgetowns for the sole swap.
January 18th, 2023
BEFORE /
AFTER
The original state of these 1985 Jordans were oxidized and brittle soles, flaking metallic swoosh and collar, dried out leather, and hardened foam padding.
DETAILS
Process:
repairing and perserving original liner
new liner textile - matching to the original for patch and repair
material research and color matching
original liner weave
relating the uppers
original condition before restoration