I’m Back!

Here’s a full start to finish ASMR version of a commission for Foxtrot Uniform — Reconstructing an original pair of ’85 Metallic Blues and reconstructing them into the ultra rare Metallic Purple color-way.

Cleaning and conditioning the leather while maintaining the 37 year “patina”. I replaced old liners, foam, collars, swooshes and tongue. I was unable to reuse the original tongues and collar liners because of wear, as originally planned. These are refitted with the 2021 Jordan Court Purple outsoles that have been dyed in coffee, as well as the original thread, which has been waxed as well.

Purchase the scans of the deconstructed shoe here! (you can also find my patterns on my website as well)
https://maxhanke.com/shop/p/original-...

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01:04 - Part I: Deconstruction
01:24 - Conditioning the leather
01:33 - Deconstruction
10:22 - PART II: Restoration (replacing the lasting allowance)
16:01 - Replacing leather backing/liner
18:29 - PART III: Customization and Reconstruction
18:31 - Remaking the tongues (briefly covered)
18:52 - Vamp reconstruction
24:01 - Swooshes
24:48 - Quarter panel assembly
26:36 - Heel tab replacement
28:11 - Heel/counter
32:15 - Wings logo screenprint
33:02 - Top coat application
34:06 - Collar
36:58 - Collar and back assembly
38:12 - Attaching the collar liner
40:03 - Collar foam
40:42 - Size stamp screenprint
40:58 - Finalizing liner construction
42:06 - Eyelets and forefoot stabilizer assembly
43:17 - Finalizing the sneaker assembly (attaching the front and back)
44:38 - PART IV: LASTING
44:40 - Removing donor soles
45:02 - Aging the soles
45:10 - Prepping soles
45:13 - Leather board last screenprint (makers mark)
45:19 - Lasting begins
48:57 - Glue up
51:12 - Tweaking purple hue on outsoles
51:31 - Restitching the soles
51:57 - Insoles
52:21 - Final reveal

FAQ:
•Where do you get your outsoles from?
— Authentic Jordan’s Only! (any highs, mids, lows, flights, etc.)

•Do you sell these?
— “I do some commissions for select individuals and pick each project based on my own interest. I am currently fully not taking any orders"

Sewing machines used:
•1950's Singer 301a
•Singer Featherweight c240

If you are interested in a materials list, checkout maxhanke.com/shop where you can find a list under each pattern listing.

•Laces, Tongue tags, and “Glue Stains” pen are from Foxtrot uniform
http://foxtrot-uniform.net