Air Jordan 7 “Flint Grey “ Spring 2021

[jshortt]

I will never understand this weird toebox flattening they've been doing to the 7's these last few releases. Carmines were the same way. They look to have corrected it a tiny bit on these from the Ray Allen pair, but it's definitely still an issue.

 

[noblekane]

Sizes starting to dissappear on FTL

Tempting but I'll wait... Need to find a way on how to lighten up the suede without causing damage to it.

Worried about getting a 2006 and having the sole separate on me. Sold a DS '04 Olympic 7s back in 2015 and the guy told me they separated on him soon after

my olympics seperated last year while i was at the gym. not sure if i should try to glue them back together lol

 

[jshortt]

my olympics seperated last year while i was at the gym. not sure if i should try to glue them back together lol

Mine separated a little bit at the toe a year or so ago. Some Shoo Goo and a toothpick and they are good as new.

 

[verse001]

finally got a pair of flints, more views + on feet in the vid:

 

[BaltimoreLove]

flints are really nice in person these will be saught after in a few years easily...

 

[blakmn89]

Happy found this during my vacation

 

[Girl Thats Jules]

These are really dark in person, like the Shadow 10s.

 

[seandon23]

finally got a pair of flints, more views + on feet in the vid:

Always makin a shoe look better than they are

 

[verse001]

thank you!

 

[617collector]

Ended up getting a pair

Swapped the laces with some extra AJ1s and added the chrome tips from the OG laces.

Working on the suede...

Before

After

 

[Nujavez]

nice job

 

[hoopsboy]

Give us info please on what you did!

 

[NJzapato]

These look ok in pictures, better In person, best on foot.

 

[Girl Thats Jules]

Give us info please on what you did!

This

 

[617collector]

*First time doing this so I don't know how well it will hold up over time*


This is what I used,

Rosin Bag Technique
"The rosin bag method is the most effective way to lighten suede. You can purchase rosin bags from many sporting goods stores. These bags contain a powder made from a plant extract, and are intended for use to enhance hand grip in sports such as tennis, baseball, and rock climbing. The powder works by absorbing moisture.

To lighten suede, simply pat the bag all over the fabric, and brush excess powder from the surface using a suede brush"



I suggest to do one layer at a time but make sure to count the amount applied to match each shoe.

Don't over do it, less is more.

The rosin powder goes everywhere so be sure to do it outside or near a window.

As you can see it doesn't damage the suede

 

[3stheluckynumbe]

So in essence you basically put baby powder on it and brushed it off?

 

[617collector]

So in essence you basically put baby powder on it and brushed it off?

Not sure how baby powder would work. I wouldn't risk it.

 

[3stheluckynumbe]

Definitely wouldn’t lol.. that resin bag is what you see pitchers tossing on their hands to dry them right?

 

[617collector]

Yes.

The one I bought was less than $6 on Amazon. Make sure to only use a suede brush

 

[jordanhead718212]

Damn I'm tempted to cop a pair and do this, but idk

 

[spoonmanofthehour]

Damn I'm tempted to cop a pair and do this, but idk

Why are you afraid?

 

[jordanhead718212]

Lol I be nervous when it comes to DIY projects with sneakers, don't wanna **** them up.
One of the main reasons I never experimented with Sea Glow.

 

[617collector]

You literally pat the shoe to extract a little bit of the powder and brush it away with the suede brush

^(This is 1 layer)

I did 3 layers but you see results after the first one.

The suede brush doesn't damage the leather or midsole.





I've never done anything like this before and frankly if I'd mess up I would've just return the shoe.

Now I'm considering doubling up on a pair

 

[beh235]

I respect the effort, but years of trying different techniques to fix Nike's constant trolling is tiring.

 

[cucumbercool]

why are these laces so thin?? the laces used to be wider but now.. herbalife laces