Jag skulle vilja ha ett par Doernbecher bara för att, känns som om att jag som ”samlare” borde ha minst ett par iallafall.
Men ja de blir svårare och svårare för varje år, och de som jag gillade bäst av årets kollektion är Dunksen, som kommer att vara de mest eftertraktade just för att det är Dunks
För er som inte vet så är Doernbecher ett barnsjukhus där Nike en gång om året låter barn designa skor
Hela denna ide´n kom från en pojke själv 2004, och jag tror att Nike började med detta 2007, sedan dess har det blivit över 100 skor och det har dragit in över 33 miljoner dollar till barnsjukhuset.
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Age: 14
Diagnosis: Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
Shoe: Air Jordan 3 “Doernbecher XIX”
Style Code: FZ3030-919
Release Date: December 2023
Price: $210
Hugo “Juice” Covarrubias Molina was born with a rare disorder that causes one side of his body to grow larger than the other. He used to feel self-conscious about it, but Hugo has learned to embrace his uniqueness and designed a shoe that encourages others to do the same.
The green and blue colors perfectly match the jersey of Hugo’s beloved football team, the Seattle Seahawks. Hugo’s passion for gold chains has led to the creation of a unique gold-plated hangtag, which can also be worn as a pendant on a necklace. The inner tongue of the shoe features woven patches, with one side listing his heroes, his mom and dad, while the other intentionally remains blank, allowing the wearer to fill in their own heroes.
Hugo’s personal handwritten motto, “It’s OK to be different,” is visible through the green, transparent outsole. Additionally, the transparent heel tab unveils Hugo’s logo, with the Jumpman positioned above his nickname, “Juice.” To showcase Hugo’s distinctive sense of style, a striking green drip pattern is prominently featured, accented by green patent leather on the tongue and quarter overlay. Furthermore, the shoe’s laces incorporate glow-in-the-dark flecks, adding an extra touch of uniqueness.
Age: 8
Diagnosis: Congenital cyanotic heart disease
Shoe: Nike Air Max 1 ’86 “Doernbecher XIX”
Style Code: FZ3021-919
Release Date: December 2023
Price: $150
Hailey has had five surgeries to fix the valves of her heart, so she decided to honor her medical journey with a special heart-inspired shoe. The logo on the tongue and sockliner is a drawn replica of her one-of-a-kind heart, while shiny gold accents reflect her sparkly personality. Added bonus: Hailey turned some of her favorite things (like ice cream and rainbows) into mix-and-match charms that you can wear on the shoe or as a bracelet.
Age: 15
Diagnosis: Brain tumor, narcolepsy
Shoe: Nike Dunk High “Doernbecher XIX”
Style Code: FZ3026-919
Release Date: December 2023
Price: $125
She believed she could, so she did. That phrase guides Macey Bodily in everything she does, so she made sure to give it a place of honor on her flower-powered shoe. As for the grey ribbon on the upper, that’s to represent her status as a brain cancer survivor. This determined young lady loves baking and has a sweet surprise for you—inside her shoe, you’ll find the recipe to her world-famous, chocolate chip cookies.
Age: 14
Diagnosis: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Shoe: Nike Cortez “Doernbecher XIX”
Style Code: FZ3020-919
Release Date: December 2023
Price: $90
Sydney Little is a talented artist and competitive swimmer who refuses to let the pain from her arthritis slow her down. Her design is a walking masterpiece filled with her hand-drawn artwork and features interchangeable patches so you can wear it your way on the heel. For her favorite activity, you can find resin dots on the heel that mimics water droplets, along with glow-in-the-dark lines on the outsole that mirrors pool reflection ripples. Sydney hopes her vibrant shoe will brighten your day and has a bit of advice for anyone facing a challenge: “Keep swimming,” she smiled. “You’ll get through it.”
Age: 14
Diagnosis: Traumatic accident
Shoe: Nike Go FlyEase “Doernbecher XIX”
Style Code: FZ3028-919
Release Date: December 2023
Price: $130
Chris Musquiz Jr. was riding his bike to school one morning when he was struck by a car and critically injured. While he lost his leg in the accident, Chris never lost his courage or positivity. His shoe reflects his love of Japanese culture and features a wave pattern akin to classic Japanese art, a kimono-inspired wrap design and a cool graphic of Mt. Fuji on the tongue. Be sure to check out the inside, where you’ll find a friendly panda hanging out with Chris on the beach, his favorite animal and happy place.
Age: 12
Diagnosis: Extreme prematurity
Shoe: Nike ACG Mountain Fly 2 Low “Doernbecher XIX”
Style Code: FZ3024-919
Release Date: December 2023
Price: $150
One pound, seven ounces: that’s how much Garrett Amerson weighed when he was born 15 weeks early. Fourteen years later, that tiny, tenacious baby has grown into a thriving teen who loves science, plays chess and collects historic hats. Garrett’s shoe is an ode to the Pacific Northwest, with trees, mountains and a waterfall cascading down the tongue. He even added realistic mud splatters, so you never have to worry about getting it dirty.
Interviewing All 6 Designers! Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle XIX Collection Unveiling
