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Just some of the panels needed to create the Air J

Just some of the panels needed to create the Air Jordan 3 ‘Black Cement’ inspired custom Air Max 1s.
I’ll be using the Nike Air Max 1 White/Summit White/Black for the midsole.
Leathers from @aacrack, Nike Air Max 1 pattern and elephant print from @sneakercrafted✌🏻
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This pair is not an official Nike product or collaboration. It’s a one-of-a-kind handmade personal project and learning experience.
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Testing panel combinations for pair no. 03 - Air J

Testing panel combinations for pair no. 03 - Air Jordan 3 ‘Black Cement’ inspired Custom Nike Air Max 1s.
Leathers from @aacrack, Nike Air Max 1 pattern and elephant print from @sneakercrafted✌🏻
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This pair is not an official Nike product or collaboration. It’s a one-of-a-kind handmade personal project and learning experience.
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The fit test - and yes, they feel amazing! My sec

The fit test - and yes, they feel amazing!
My second attempt at handmade custom sneakers - custom Nike Air Max 1’s inspired by the Air Max BW of the mid 90s.
Growing up in Dublin in the mid 90s the OG Air Max BW’s were everywhere. We didn’t really have much those days, but at the age of 11 my uncle Darren gave me a pair of (now OG) beige BW’s, the ones with the navy swoosh. I remember having my eye on them for weeks. They were with a pile of work stuff under the stairs. I would do daily checks to see if they were still there before tentatively asking if I could have them. In typical hand-me-down fashion they were pretty rough around the edges, and in need of a little TLC. They were a size too big, creased to bits around the toe box, and splitting around one of the air bubbles. But, even with all that damage, this was my first chance to own a pair of Nike Air Max, and I absolutely loved them.
I was only 11 so I got an old toothbrush and a bowl of Fairy liquid before throwing them in the washing machine for a deep clean. I cleaned those things within an inch of their life, probably doing more harm than good. It felt like weeks before they were dry and I could wear them to school.
I actually didn’t look them up before making this mid 90s inspired pair. Preferring to go from memory and a sense of nostalgia. I made some design and colour choices along the way with the use of black and orange. The perforated toe box and heel was inspired by a pair of Air Max 1 Premiums I had in 2018. I also mixed up the textures a little to differentiate the panels of the otherwise muted colourway.
Looking back on them now, those OG beige BW’s were a hideous pair of shoes, definitely of their time 🤣, but they will always have a special place in my heart as my first pair of Nike Air Max.
Leathers from @aacrack, leather paint from @angelusdirect, Nike Air Max 1 pattern from @sneakercrafted, additional tips from @londonsneakerschool ✌🏻
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This pair is not an official Nike product or collaboration. It’s a one-of-a-kind handmade personal project and learning experience.

The last step before trying them on - removing the

The last step before trying them on - removing the last.
My second attempt at handmade custom sneakers - custom Nike Air Max 1’s inspired by the Air Max BW of the mid 90s.
Growing up in Dublin in the mid 90s the OG Air Max BW’s were everywhere. We didn’t really have much those days, but at the age of 11 my uncle Darren gave me a pair of (now OG) beige BW’s, the ones with the navy swoosh. I remember having my eye on them for weeks. They were with a pile of work stuff under the stairs. I would do daily checks to see if they were still there before tentatively asking if I could have them. In typical hand-me-down fashion they were pretty rough around the edges, and in need of a little TLC. They were a size too big, creased to bits around the toe box, and splitting around one of the air bubbles. But, even with all that damage, this was my first chance to own a pair of Nike Air Max, and I absolutely loved them.
I was only 11 so I got an old toothbrush and a bowl of Fairy liquid before throwing them in the washing machine for a deep clean. I cleaned those things within an inch of their life, probably doing more harm than good. It felt like weeks before they were dry and I could wear them to school.
I actually didn’t look them up before making this mid 90s inspired pair. Preferring to go from memory and a sense of nostalgia. I made some design and colour choices along the way with the use of black and orange. The perforated toe box and heel was inspired by a pair of Air Max 1 Premiums I had in 2018. I also mixed up the textures a little to differentiate the panels of the otherwise muted colourway.
Looking back on them now, those OG beige BW’s were a hideous pair of shoes, definitely of their time 🤣, but they will always have a special place in my heart as my first pair of Nike Air Max.
Leathers from @aacrack, leather paint from @angelusdirect, Nike Air Max 1 pattern from @sneakercrafted, additional tips from @londonsneakerschool ✌🏻
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This pair is not an official Nike product or collaboration. It’s a one-of-a-kind handmade personal project and learning experience.

Detail shots of the mid 90s inspired custom Nike A

Detail shots of the mid 90s inspired custom Nike Air Max 1’s.
Growing up in Dublin in the mid 90s the OG Air Max BW’s were everywhere. We didn’t really have much those days, but at the age of 11 my uncle Darren gave me a pair of (now OG) beige BW’s, the ones with the navy swoosh. I remember having my eye on them for weeks. They were with a pile of work stuff under the stairs. I would do daily checks to see if they were still there before tentatively asking if I could have them. In typical hand-me-down fashion they were pretty rough around the edges, and in need of a little TLC. They were a size too big, creased to bits around the toe box, and splitting around one of the air bubbles. But, even with all that damage, this was my first chance to own a pair of Nike Air Max, and I absolutely loved them.
I was only 11 so I got an old toothbrush and a bowl of Fairy liquid before throwing them in the washing machine for a deep clean. I cleaned those things within an inch of their life, probably doing more harm than good. It felt like weeks before they were dry and I could wear them to school.
I actually didn’t look them up before making this mid 90s inspired pair. Preferring to go from memory and a sense of nostalgia. I made some design and colour choices along the way with the use of black and orange. The perforated toe box and heel was inspired by a pair of Air Max 1 Premiums I had in 2018. I also mixed up the textures a little to differentiate the panels of the otherwise muted colourway.
Looking back on them now, those OG beige BW’s were a hideous pair of shoes, definitely of their time 🤣, but they will always have a special place in my heart as my first pair of Nike Air Max.
The 11 year old in me can’t wait to put this pair on. Let me know what you think.
Leathers from @aacrack, leather paint from @angelusdirect, Nike Air Max 1 pattern from @sneakercrafted ✌🏻
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This pair is not an official Nike product or collaboration. It’s a one-of-a-kind handmade personal project and learning experience.
#customshoes #customsneakers #customkicks #airmax #airmax1 #am1 #am1ent #sneakerlove #sneakerheads #shoemaking #sneakermaking #handmadeshoes #airmax1sluts #a6700

Unwrapping the glued (and set) mid 90s inspired cu

Unwrapping the glued (and set) mid 90s inspired custom Nike Air Max 1’s.
This is my second pair of custom Air Max 1s to build from the sole up and I could not be happier. Detail shots to follow, but these look and feel amazing in hand.
Leathers from @aacrack, leather paint from @angelusdirect, Nike Air Max 1 pattern from @sneakercrafted, additional tips from @londonsneakerschool ✌🏻
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This pair is not an official Nike product or collaboration. It’s a one-of-a-kind handmade personal project and learning experience.
#customshoes #customsneakers #airmax #airmax1 #handcrafted #am1 #am1ent #nikeairmax #nikeairmax1 #customkicks #sneakerlove #sneakerheads #shoemaking #shoemaker #cobbler #sneakermaking #handmadeshoes #craft #craftsmanship #leather #leatherwork #bespoke #howitsmade #fyp #fypage #asmr #asmreating #airmax1sluts #cordwainer #a6700