Modified 2002 Chlorophyll Air Trainer 1's

cyphil2 · Dec 14, 2009

I got a pair of '02 Trainer 1's on eBay, and after un-deadstocking them I undid one of the velcro straps and realized that the entire strap itself camea bit loose in the process. I realized that this was my chance to get rid of these straps entirely as the Trainer 1's are my favorite shoes, but I havealways thought they would be better without the straps. After carefully removing the straps, I got a leather punch to make two more eyelets for the laces oneach side where the straps used to be, and I have to say, I am very happy with the result. Tell me what you think:
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air max 87 · Dec 14, 2009

niec job looks clean, but personally the strap gives it personality.... it makes the shoe wat it is...

Sinner · Dec 14, 2009

^ yep I agree. Cyphil, I think you did a good job in removing/modifying the shoe, but like Air Max said, its the strap that makes the shoe for me, from both afunctional and aesthetic point-of-view. It was a big part in Tinker's design and so I guess, for me, its a bit of a shame to see it go. But if you'rethe one wearing it and prefer it that way, then thats all that matters.

I'm guessing you have a pair of Air Trainer 1 Low's as well?

rolla808 · Dec 14, 2009

That's a solid custom job. But yeah looks too bare without the strap. I guess that's cause I'm so used to seeing it there.

suguruvstotoro · Dec 15, 2009

You performed a good job.
Some of the womens trainers used to come without the strap. So it's not so different for my eyes.
Hope you have another pair WITH the strap...