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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

06/01/2026

SUEDE + WATER = 😬

These Baron 11 Lows came into the shop needing some attention, and Diego got them looking right again 🔥

One of the biggest mistakes people make when cleaning shoes like these is being too aggressive around the suede. The goal isn’t just to get the shoes clean—it’s to preserve the materials while doing it.

🧼 Deep cleaned the uppers
👟 Carefully worked around the suede panels
✨ Cleaned the midsoles
🧊 Iced the soles off camera

The details matter, and Diego made sure these got the treatment they deserved.

05/31/2026

White Nike Stain Removal Video

STORAGE ALMOST RUINED THESE SHOES 😳👟

A customer pulled these white Nike runners out of storage for a birthday party and found a nasty rust-colored stain covering the toe box.

At first glance, it looked permanent.

Luckily, we tested the stain before accepting the job and saw there was a good chance we could save them 👀

After a careful deep clean, the stain was COMPLETELY removed 🔥

🧼 Deep cleaning
👟 Mesh stain removal
✨ Brightened and restored

This is your reminder that not every stain means your shoes are done for.

05/26/2026

FRUIT PUNCH + WHITE SHOES = DISASTER 😭🥤

Customer spilled fruit punch all over these white CDG Converse and the stains were BAD 😵‍💫

Luckily he brought them in quickly before the stain fully set into the canvas 👀 Timing matters A LOT with stains like this.

We got straight to work and removed almost all of the staining 🔥

⚠️ PSA:
The faster you bring stained shoes in, the better chance we have at saving them.

05/26/2026

THESE VEJAS WERE BEAT 😭➡️😮‍💨

Daily wear finally caught up to this pair of Vejas, but we gave them our Deluxe Clean treatment and brought them back to life 🔥

We cleaned them top to bottom, inside and out:
🧼 Deep cleaned the leather
👟 Restored the suede panels
✨ Cleaned the insoles & laces
🪄 Touched up minor scratches

A clean pair really changes everything 👀

05/26/2026

MUD STAINS DON’T HAVE TO BE THE END 😮‍💨👟

Customer accidentally stepped into a muddy puddle and these Nike Vomero 5s paid the price 😭 Luckily she brought them in QUICK before the stain fully set into the material.

After a full deep clean, we got these looking fresh again 🔥

🧼 Deep cleaning
👟 Mesh material restoration
✨ Mud stain removal
📍 Oak Park, IL

Don’t throw your sneakers away before seeing what we can do 👀

05/22/2026

These Concord 11s almost didn’t make it back 😭

Hot sauce stains, yellowed soles, dirt everywhere, and sole protectors basically glued onto the bottoms… but thankfully the customer brought them in QUICK before the damage got even worse.

A lot of people think their shoes are cooked once they get to this point, but this is exactly why BTB Kicks exists. 👨🏾‍🔬✨

✅ Deep clean
✅ Sole protector removal
✅ Glue residue removal
✅ Full sole icing treatment
✅ Back to life

Moral of the story: don’t wait months to get your shoes cleaned. The sooner you bring them in, the better the results usually are. 👀

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 🔗

05/18/2026

FOUND these New Balances sitting on the side of the road… so naturally I had to save them 👀♻️

Walked past them once.
Told myself if they were still there after lunch, I’d grab them.

Came back outside…
and they were STILL there 😭

Brought them back to the shop, gave them a full deep clean + disinfecting, and honestly… they came back way better than expected.

Proof that not every “trash” pair is actually trash 🧼👟

Would YOU wear these after the restoration?

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 🔗

05/15/2026

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 🔗

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Oak Park, IL

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm

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