Coast2Coast

09/09/2026

These Air Jordan 9 “Johnny Kilroy” were originally a men’s 8.5 and required a complete sole swap and midsole repaint. One of the biggest challenges with restoring older Jordans is that midsoles and tooling can change from one production year to another. The newer Air Jordan 9 midsoles are not necessarily identical in shape, dimensions, materials, or construction to the midsoles used 13+ years ago when these were originally made. Because of those changes, I had to use a men’s size 8 midsole because it came closest to matching the existing 8.5 uppers and gave the best overall fit.
This restoration also shows why restoring older sneakers to exact factory specifications can be difficult. The original upper was designed around the specific sole tooling used during its original production, and once that original midsole is replaced with a different-generation component, some of the differences in the factory construction become exposed. The goal was to get these as close as possible !

07/17/2026

Air Jordan 11 Restoration – Full Reglue & Correction

This pair came to me after an unsuccessful previous reglue. Every mistake from the prior repair had to be corrected, including removing improper adhesive, cleaning all bonding surfaces, and ensuring the soles were properly aligned before completing a professional full reglue.
At the customer's request, the original outsoles were retained with the factory ink markings intact to preserve the shoe's originality. The restoration focused on both durability and authenticity, delivering a clean, factory-quality finish while maintaining the original details that matter most to the owner.

06/30/2026

04/26/2026

Bringing these Jordan 10 “Steel” back to life 🔥
This pair came in needing a full revival — reglued soles, deep clean, sanding, and a full repaint to restore that crisp factory look. Every step mattered, from breaking it down to building it back stronger than before.
Now they’re solid, clean, and ready to hit the pavement again like they never left 💯

04/01/2026

Job Trade Today, Influencing the youth that anything is possible 🫡

I didn’t just wake up one day as a shoe restorer—it started with a passion. I’ve always had love for sneakers, but over time I began noticing how many people were throwing away shoes that just needed care, patience, and skill. I taught myself the craft, made mistakes, learned from them, and kept going. What started as a hobby turned into a purpose.
Becoming a shoe restorer changed my life in a major way. It gave me independence, discipline, and a business I could call my own. Owning my own business showed me that I didn’t have to follow the traditional path—I could create my own lane. Every pair of shoes I bring back to life is a reminder that restoration isn’t just about sneakers, it’s about people too. You can always rebuild, no matter where you start.
More importantly, this journey allowed me to influence the youth. I want them to see that success doesn’t come overnight, and it doesn’t always look like what society tells you it should. If you stay consistent, believe in yourself, and put God first, anything is possible. Through faith, hard work, and dedication, you can turn your passion into something bigger than you ever imagined.
This isn’t just about shoes—it’s about purpose, growth, and showing others that they can do it too.

02/24/2026

Full sole swap and restoration on these 2012 White Cement 3s — this pair came to me with wood glue caked all over the midsole and upper from a previous owner’s failed DIY repair, making the separation and cleanup way more difficult than normal. I had to carefully deconstruct the shoe, strip all hardened glue, fully prep and sand the bonding areas, and restore the leather and elephant print before performing a proper sole swap with professional adhesive and full cure time. I refinished the midsole with a slightly aged tone to give it that Reimagined-inspired look while keeping the integrity of the 2012 upper. What started as a glue-covered mess is now structurally solid, clean, and wearable again.