1993 Air Jordan VIII "All Star Aqua" Restoration

Hello, long time Niketalker. I never post that much, let alone my restorations. I complete my first ever sole swap. Pretty much the only thing I never attempted. For now, it will only be pics of the steps. When I'm not lazy I will write a "how to". Hopefully weed or something else inspires me not to be lazy and write it.

Two pairs of 1993 Aquas. Not swapped, one missing a midsole, the other straps. I complete the midsole swap and repaint (still need to add glitter and dull the paint) and "tennis ball" dye the suede.

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Donors copped from eBay for $40 bucks. Original Plate cracked and disintegrated. Slight problem with OG sole fitting but **** it.

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Removed the donor midsole with the boiling water technique (boiling water placed inside shoe. Microwave helped removing (15 seconds shoe completely wet so upper not damaged. ) Acetone removed the paint (be very careful as 100% Acetone will eat through the rubber kind of)

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Re glue after paint job (took several tries and reduced number of coats. No primer because OGs have a very dull dyed paint job look)

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It's LIT!!!!!!!!! * 1 million flame emojis and flex bombs*

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Think if you gonna go OG. You gotta go all the way.

Not a fan of sole swaps. Just wear the new pair
But fun project I guess

suchafraud23 said:

Think if you gonna go OG. You gotta go all the way.

Not a fan of sole swaps. Just wear the new pair
But fun project I guess

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Did you just look at the pics and comment? Doing that kinda makes you look stupid when you try and clown.

what kind of glue did you use on the soles?