NIKE MAG Knockoffs
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cavx
Master Member
UPDATE: Further refining of the patters - will I ever finish this?
The challenges I have had along the way include (but certainly not limited to) shrinkage due to sewing and folding, hidden seams and the joining of said seams.
So I have taken parts and broken them down into smaller parts to hopefully allow this to happen with greater success.
From the top left:
Foot bridge (re-worked)
Inner and outer liners that are now cut down (new)
Inner collar liner (new)
Tongue
Heel Cup (needs further work)
Cuff stuffing (re-worked)
Cuff (re-worked)
Outer shell (re-worked)
Inner Sole
The challenges I have had along the way include (but certainly not limited to) shrinkage due to sewing and folding, hidden seams and the joining of said seams.
So I have taken parts and broken them down into smaller parts to hopefully allow this to happen with greater success.
From the top left:
Foot bridge (re-worked)
Inner and outer liners that are now cut down (new)
Inner collar liner (new)
Tongue
Heel Cup (needs further work)
Cuff stuffing (re-worked)
Cuff (re-worked)
Outer shell (re-worked)
Inner Sole
lammy
Active Member
Thanks, I'm quite annoyed with the stain, i feel like i've failed in life xD!
Damnit!!
I raaaally want the soles and mid soles of clonepropes, so I could make a more accurate version of the shoes xD
Otherwise, I'm making a black version of the MP version, hopefully it will work out, it's almost impossible to colour this material -_-
Do you guys know the material of the grey sole? I would like to make it white, do you know what would be the best to make it white? Bleach? Paint Spray? Thanks
Best thing I could advise is instead of trying to dye it (I believe it's either nylon or neoprene which is near impossible to colour) tear apart the shoe and map out the form to use as a stencil for some new material. So basically just making a whole new shoe form.
The sole is rubber. I think bleach would work, not tried it. If you're only going to use the shoes for display then paint them. For rugged use I think the only option is to make a cast and do your own moulds
Its time to go Hollywood here is my Custom (L and R) laminated for water proofing /inner images of MJ. Fox and the DOC plus both car plates for my clear soles almost done /next is the L.E.D's for the heel cups then i will mold the heel cup or depending on cost if to much i will buy a pair from Cloneprops but this is ,for sure a timeless project .......
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Looks great Caloss!
And Thanks Lammy! Will try to bleach them o-o! Hope it wont distort the soles though!
And Thanks Lammy! Will try to bleach them o-o! Hope it wont distort the soles though!
What do you mean? Like high heels? XD
cavx
Master Member
Can you shed more light (yes pun intended
) on this? 
It look like you have used some form of high reflective material to enhance the light output.
I was thinking of adding LEDs to my soles and hoping the 3M reflective tape I used will catch the light.
cavx
Master Member
Being totally over stabbing and cutting myself hand stitching, I broke out the sewing machine again. The problem right now is I need to source needles with larger holes because that #20 thread is almost as large as the needle shaft. So I used to the original upholstery thread ($6/100m) I used back when I first began making these shoes.
Inner of upper
Outer of upper
Opened out
Close up of seam
When I have been hand stitching, I would cut out the shape of each part and sew over the edge. In this case, I have decided to sew the sheets together and trim after the parts are sewn.
These are also made using the revised patterns above and it seems that extra size on the collar is working out.
Inner of upper
Outer of upper
Opened out
Close up of seam
When I have been hand stitching, I would cut out the shape of each part and sew over the edge. In this case, I have decided to sew the sheets together and trim after the parts are sewn.
These are also made using the revised patterns above and it seems that extra size on the collar is working out.
Sick!
Did u make those MP's?
Have you ordered any of the v2's?
Man I really want that jacket.
There some on eBay but look no where near as good as that.
Well done Emma
airair
Sr Member
looking great!I have started a new build thread
ps, what other sneakers are you wearing, they look proper good retro!
cavx
Master Member
Thanks airair
The other shoes are retro Jordan 8s. We have a NIKE factory outlet a short drive away and they get in stock from stores that did not sell and they sell it off really cheap - like listed at $280, sell for $130.
These are all genuine NIKE/JORDAN. I guess not too many Aussies were into hi-tops :unsure because there was so many of these shoes when I got mine.
Sometimes there is further manager discount. I got two pairs of these Jordan 8 shoes for $108/pair.
A few years ago I got Jordan 20 shoes for $100, again because no one was paying 280 at retail for them. Each week, the price on the 20s came down and once I saw them for $100, I had to buy a pair.
cavx
Master Member
I never liked the original 1993 Jordan 8s which were mainly black and made from a synthetic material. These are mostly leather and white with reflective grey (that part is synthetic). They kind of reminded me of the Air Pressures I had back in the 1990s.
The lacing system (X-Straps) is really cool. I took the shoe laces out because the straps hold my foot quite firmly without them and they can be done up/undone in seconds. i had thought about borrowing the idea for a pair of MAGs aas well.
The lacing system (X-Straps) is really cool. I took the shoe laces out because the straps hold my foot quite firmly without them and they can be done up/undone in seconds. i had thought about borrowing the idea for a pair of MAGs aas well.
