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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

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 🔗

04/19/2026

Ladies… should we start doing heels too? 👠✨”
Because these came out CRAZY…

• First time testing out women’s heels at BTB Kicks 👀
• Deep clean + stain removal brought these BACK to life
• Proof that it’s not just sneakers… we might be expanding 👠🔥
• Would you trust us with your heels? 🤔

We might’ve just unlocked something new…

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 🔗

04/17/2026

These Look COOKED… But They’re Not 😳
Old Jordans > New Jordans? 👀

• These Anniversary 11s are from 2009
• Soles were DARK yellow — almost brown
• But older pairs use higher quality materials
• Which means they age better AND restore better

🔥 3–4 days of icing (multiple sessions)
🔥 Finished with solution for that final jump
🔥 Brought them back safely without ruining traction

⚠️ Pro Tip:
Not all sneakers restore the same… newer pairs don’t always come back like this

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 🔗

04/16/2026

You’re Probably Storing Them WRONG 👀

• These Playoff 12s were BRAND NEW
• But sitting in the box caused oxidation on the soles
• The paper + cardboard actually speeds up yellowing over time
• We applied our deoxidizing solution + Iced them for 24–48 hrs
• Result = back to life 🔥

⚠️ Pro Tip:
Don’t store your sneakers sealed in the original box long-term — let them breathe

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 🔗

04/02/2026

They don’t want your shoes to last… 👀
And it’s not your fault they turn yellow.

• That yellowing? It’s called oxidation and EVERY shoe is prone to it over time
• But let’s be real… brands KNOW how to slow it down
• Higher-quality materials = longer lifespan
• So why don’t they always use them? 🤔
• Because if your shoes last forever… you don’t come back to buy again

• Instead, we get higher prices… with materials that break down faster
• Yellowing, separation, aging — it’s built into the lifecycle

• Don’t blame yourself for “messing them up”
• Most of the time, it’s just how they were made

At BTB Kicks, we do everything we can to get your shoes as close to new as possible ♻️👟

DM us if your pair needs a second life

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 🔗

03/29/2026

Bro turned Iversons into lawn mowing shoes… 😭
Had to bring these back to life ASAP 💪🏾

• Grass stains all over the uppers 🌱
• Worn down from daily yard work 😅
• Definitely not what these were made for…
• But we got them RIGHT again 🧼✨

Not brand new… but WAY better than what walked in 👀

Stop treating your kicks like beaters—bring them to the pros 📍

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 🔗

03/28/2026

DIY’ing your shoes is NOT saving you money… it’s costing you more!

I get it you think you can fix it yourself.
But using the wrong stuff (like Gorilla Glue 😅) is how you turn a simple fix into a bigger problem.

🧪 Wrong glue = permanent damage
💸 Now it costs MORE to fix (if it’s even fixable)
🛠️ Some mistakes can’t be undone

We see it all the time at BTB Kicks…
what should’ve been a quick reglue turns into a full restoration.

Sometimes cheap = expensive in the long run.

Would you try to fix your own pair or leave it to a pro? 👀

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 🔗

03/26/2026

WORN EVERY DAY… NOW LOOK AT THEM 👀
NOT PERFECT… BUT WAY BETTER THAN BEFORE 🔥

• Daily wear had these Bruin SB’s looking DONE
• Dirt, creasing, buildup — the whole package 😵‍💫
• Put them through our full restoration process 🧼
• Deep clean + detail work brought them back to life
• No, they’re not “brand new”… but the difference is CRAZY

At BTB Kicks, the goal isn’t fake perfection —
it’s making your shoes WAY better than when you dropped them 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 🔗

03/23/2026

Why do brands do this…

03/23/2026

Honesty is the best policy…

03/18/2026

These got RAN OVER… or at least that’s what it looked like 😭

• Customer swore he was fine… but the shoes told a different story
• Deep scuffs + heavy drag marks all over the side
• Full clean + icing brought these MCA’s back to life

Not perfect… but WAY too good for the trash

Would you still wear these 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 🔗

Address

Oak Park, IL

Opening Hours

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

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