making a lot of progress with my 1985 Chicago AJ1 restoration.
This pair will be getting a full treatment...
Calfskin Collar thats replacing the old, worn and cracked fabric collar
Calfskin Swooshes that're replacing the old vinyl swooshes
New Ankle padding thats replacing the old deteriorated...
In the process of breaking down this pair of 85s and saw this wierd message written in Korean! It translates as “This is the best product”. I can’t disagree. AJ1s are the best sneaker of all time. What a wierd find though. I’ve restored other pairs before and have never seen this before.
Hope all is well. Heard my name was floating around NT and decided to join in. I do a lot of restoration and custom work. Here’s a shot of my last creation which paid homage to Wu Tang Clan’s 25th Anniversary. Like many, the AJ1 is by far my most favorite silhouette.