In this week’s episode, Vick takes on a crazy rare sneaker restoration: a pair of 1985 Air Jordan 1 'Orange Metallics'. These iconic Jordans, almost 40 years old, are among the rarest in the world. Vick's challenge? Bringing them back to life while preserving the original paint and materials—a tricky task given their age. Watch to see how he works his magic!

The story starts with the seller bringing these vintage Orange Metallics to Reshoevn8r HQ in Phoenix, Arizona. Our man Bob originally bought these at Sports Authority over 40 years ago for just $115. Fast forward to today, and he cashed in with a cool $8,000! Proof that sneaker reselling isn't dead.

Vick kicks off the restoration by carefully removing the laces and insoles, exposing 40 years of builtup grime. Using an air compressor, he blows out the excess dirt to prepare for the deep clean.

Next, the cleaning process begins. Vick places the laces in our Reshoevn8r Dry Rack & Bowl Combo with a mix of cleaning solution and water. For the delicate uppers, he uses the Reshoevn8r Brass Brush, being extra careful to avoid flaking any more of the iconic orange metallic paint. A toothbrush helps reach those tight areas around the paint. He then tackles the outsoles with the Stiff Brush, wiping away decades of grime.

To finish the uppers, Vick applies our brandnew foam cleaner to the tongue, giving it a couple of pumps and a gentle scrub with the Soft Brush to remove trapped dirt. The results on this ultrarare Jordan 1 are stunning!

For the final touches, Vick places the shoes in the Vick 3000 overnight to whiten the yellowed uppers. After a few days, the laces are fully cleaned, and he finishes off with a spray of mink oil to revive the old leather and restore its original color.

Vick absolutely nailed this restoration! Which pair should he tackle next? Drop your suggestions in the comments and don’t forget to grab 20% off all Reshoevn8r shoe care products with discount code 'Metallic20'. Thanks for watching, and we’ll see you in the next video!

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