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btb_kicks Sneaker Restoration👟
250 1/2 Chicago Ave Oak Park, IL
Sun-Mon: CLOSED
Tues- Fri: 10-6pm
Sat: 10:30-5pm

05/15/2026

Having systems in place saved my business

Here’s what you need to know:

🌍 Out of state? DM the word “SHIP” for automatic shipping instructions 📦✈️

📍 We’re located at 250 1/2 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

📲 Full price menu is in the highlights tab on our profile

👟 Ready to book?

DM us clear photos of your kicks for a personalized service recommendation 📸

Or pull up to the shop and we’ll assess them in person 💬

💬 Want sneaker restoration & resale tips + connect with sneakerheads worldwide?
DM the word “DISCORD” to join our community server 🔗

05/14/2026

🚨 $0 → $1,000 Sneaker Challenge (Episode 3)

And just like that… we officially crossed the $100 mark 👀

The Taupe Haze 4s sold and pushed the challenge total to $115.01 after fees.

This time, instead of Jordans, I decided to test something different…

Air Max Plus 3s 👟

People keep saying the sneaker market shifted from hype to comfort/lifestyle shoes, so I figured why not test the theory for myself.

Cleaned them up, got them listed, and now we wait.

No sale today… but I think this pair could set up a BIGGER win next episode 📈

Follow to see what happens in Episode 4.

Here’s what you need to know:

🌍 Out of state? DM the word “SHIP” for automatic shipping instructions 📦✈️

📍 We’re located at 250 1/2 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

📲 Full price menu is in the highlights tab on our profile

👟 Ready to book?

DM us clear photos of your kicks for a personalized service recommendation 📸

Or pull up to the shop and we’ll assess them in person 💬

💬 Want sneaker restoration & resale tips + connect with sneakerheads worldwide?
DM the word “DISCORD” to join our community server 🔗

05/09/2026

🚨 $0 → $1,000 Sneaker Challenge (Episode 2)

One pair already SOLD… so we rolled the money right into the next flip 👀

Started with $52.80 after fees and found these Taupe Haze 4s with the OG box for only $35.

People keep saying sneakers are dead in 2026… but so far the challenge is moving 📈

The Taupe Hazes are officially cleaned up and available NOW on our shop eBay page or through DM.

Also… the Infrared 6s from Episode 1 are STILL available if somebody wants to grab them before they’re gone.

Current challenge balance updated in the video 💰

Follow to see what happens in Episode 3 👟

Here’s what you need to know:

🌍 Out of state? DM the word “SHIP” for automatic shipping instructions 📦✈️

📍 We’re located at 250 1/2 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

📲 Full price menu is in the highlights tab on our profile

👟 Ready to book?

DM us clear photos of your kicks for a personalized service recommendation 📸

Or pull up to the shop and we’ll assess them in person 💬

💬 Want sneaker restoration & resale tips + connect with sneakerheads worldwide?
DM the word “DISCORD” to join our community server 🔗

05/07/2026

🚨 $0 → $1,000 Sneaker Challenge (Episode 1)

People keep saying sneakers are dead… so I’m putting it to the test.

The Goal:
Start from $0 and see if I can work my way up to $1,000 flipping, cleaning, and reselling sneakers in 2026 👀

Starting off with these 2014 Jordan 4s & Infrared 6s that I got through store credit. Let’s see if we can turn them into profit.

One pair already SOLD before Episode 1 even dropped 🤯

The other pair is still available on our shop eBay (link in bio) if somebody wants them before Episode 2…

Follow to see what happens next 👟📈

Here’s what you need to know:

🌍 Out of state? DM the word “SHIP” for automatic shipping instructions 📦✈️

📍 We’re located at 250 1/2 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

📲 Full price menu is in the highlights tab on our profile

👟 Ready to book?

DM us clear photos of your kicks for a personalized service recommendation 📸

Or pull up to the shop and we’ll assess them in person 💬

💬 Want sneaker restoration & resale tips + connect with sneakerheads worldwide?
DM the word “DISCORD” to join our community server 🔗

05/03/2026

He thought he got a STEAL… but got finessed 😬
💸 $270 later… here’s what really happened

• Customer’s friend bought a pair of Air Jordan 11 Win Like ’82 from a pawn shop
• Wrong laces, heavy yellowing, stains… not worth the price he paid
• Couldn’t return them, so he brought them to me for a birthday save 🎁
• Full deep clean + lace swap + sole treatment to reduce yellowing
• Not perfect—but WAY more wearable and presentable now

⚠️ Reminder: do your research before buying sneakers… especially used

But if you don’t… you know where to find me 😎

Here’s what you need to know:

🌍 Out of state? DM the word “SHIP” for automatic shipping instructions 📦✈️

📍 We’re located at 250 1/2 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

📲 Full price menu is in the highlights tab on our profile

👟 Ready to book?

DM us clear photos of your kicks for a personalized service recommendation 📸

Or pull up to the shop and we’ll assess them in person 💬

💬 Want sneaker restoration & resale tips + connect with sneakerheads worldwide?
DM the word “DISCORD” to join our community server 🔗

04/29/2026

Yellow soles don’t always mean it’s over ❄️👟
These Air Jordan 5 got iced back to life.

🧪 Applied our sole icing process to help reverse oxidation
🎨 Evenly brushed the solution into every edge and groove for full coverage
☀️ Into the UV chamber (ice box) they went to work on the yellowing
✨ Cleaner, brighter soles without replacing the shoe
📚 This is why patience and proper technique matter with icing

A lot of people see yellowed soles and assume the pair is cooked… not always.

Would you rock these before or after? 👀

Here’s what you need to know:

🌍 Out of state? DM the word “SHIP” for automatic shipping instructions 📦✈️

📍 We’re located at 250 1/2 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

📲 Full price menu is in the highlights tab on our profile

👟 Ready to book?

DM us clear photos of your kicks for a personalized service recommendation 📸

Or pull up to the shop and we’ll assess them in person 💬

💬 Want sneaker restoration & resale tips + connect with sneakerheads worldwide?
DM the word “DISCORD” to join our community server 🔗

04/28/2026

Brand new for ONE day… then this happened 😭👟
She stepped in a mud puddle and nearly baptized her new Air Max 95s… we brought them back.

🫧 Deep cleaned and revived these Nike Air Max 95 after they were completely covered in mud
🌧️ Proof one bad step doesn’t have to ruin a fresh pair
🧼 Proper cleaning > throwing them in the washer and hoping for the best
♻️ Restoring your sneakers can save you from replacing them

The before/after on these came out crazy. Would you have tried cleaning them yourself first or brought them in? 👀

Here’s what you need to know:

🌍 Out of state? DM the word “SHIP” for automatic shipping instructions 📦✈️

📍 We’re located at 250 1/2 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

📲 Full price menu is in the highlights tab on our profile

👟 Ready to book?

DM us clear photos of your kicks for a personalized service recommendation 📸

Or pull up to the shop and we’ll assess them in person 💬

💬 Want sneaker restoration & resale tips + connect with sneakerheads worldwide?
DM the word “DISCORD” to join our community server 🔗

04/24/2026

$1,500 sneakers getting the BTB treatment 👀
Not sure if it’s Lanvin or “Lawn-vin”… but they got BTB Kicked regardless.

🔹 Luxury sneakers need a different level of care — especially with delicate suede/denim-style materials like these
🔹 One wrong brush, too much moisture, or aggressive cleaning can do more harm than good
🔹 That’s why with designer pairs, the process is always slow, careful, and intentional
🔹 Took these from worn down to refreshed without compromising the materials

Designer or daily beaters… the goal is always the same: bring them back the right way. 🧼✨

Disclaimer: BTB Kicks is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brands shown or mentioned in this video.

Here’s what you need to know:

🌍 Out of state? DM the word “SHIP” for automatic shipping instructions 📦✈️

📍 We’re located at 250 1/2 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

📲 Full price menu is in the highlights tab on our profile

👟 Ready to book?

DM us clear photos of your kicks for a personalized service recommendation 📸

Or pull up to the shop and we’ll assess them in person 💬

💬 Want sneaker restoration & resale tips + connect with sneakerheads worldwide?
DM the word “DISCORD” to join our community server 🔗

04/24/2026

Tried to paint over the problem… made it worse 😬🎨
This is why you don’t DIY yellowing 👇

• Customer tried painting these Jordan 13 lows to fix yellowing ❌
• Paint doesn’t reverse oxidation—it just covers it (badly)
• We stripped it down + hit them with the proper ice treatment ❄️
• Brought the soles back the RIGHT way 🧼
• Not brand new—but way closer than where they started 📈

Moral of the story: yellowing needs the right process, not a quick fix 💯

Here’s what you need to know:

🌍 Out of state? DM the word “SHIP” for automatic shipping instructions 📦✈️

📍 We’re located at 250 1/2 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

📲 Full price menu is in the highlights tab on our profile

👟 Ready to book?

DM us clear photos of your kicks for a personalized service recommendation 📸

Or pull up to the shop and we’ll assess them in person 💬

💬 Want sneaker restoration & resale tips + connect with sneakerheads worldwide?
DM the word “DISCORD” to join our community server 🔗

04/23/2026

These were cooked… now look at them 👀🔥

• Diego brought these Jordan 11 Cherries back to life 🍒
• Full clean + Ice & Deluxe treatment 🧼❄️
• Took that yellowing and reversed it as much as possible ⏪
• Way cleaner, way brighter, way more wearable again ✨
• Not brand new… but a HUGE upgrade from drop-off 📈

Here’s what you need to know:

🌍 Out of state? DM the word “SHIP” for automatic shipping instructions 📦✈️

📍 We’re located at 250 1/2 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

📲 Full price menu is in the highlights tab on our profile

👟 Ready to book?

DM us clear photos of your kicks for a personalized service recommendation 📸

Or pull up to the shop and we’ll assess them in person 💬

💬 Want sneaker restoration & resale tips + connect with sneakerheads worldwide?
DM the word “DISCORD” to join our community server 🔗

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Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
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