Doernbecher Freestyle Collection

“Doernbecher” Nike Dunk Low: Official Images

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Brandon King

The creator of this Dunk, 17-year-old Zoe Taaffe,is diagnosed with Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, which is a rare autoimmune disease that causes a severe inflammation of the blood vessels. How rare is it? Only1 in 1.2 million paediatric patients have the disease. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis Can affect the ears, nose, throat, lungs, and kidneys. Blood flow to organs and tissues may be reduced, which will cause damage. A closer examination of the zebra-esque pattern on the upper Zoe’s name smartly hidden in the print. The print also holds another secret- it…

“Doernbecher” Air Jordan 5 Low SP: Official Images

April 17, 2022April 17, 2022 Brandon King

These Air Jordan 5 were designed by 11-year-old Michael Wilson who is suffers from Krabbe disease, an inherited disorder that destroys the myelin, the protective coating of nerve cells and throughout the nervous system. This multi-hued Air Jordan 5 Low is inspired by young Michael’s love of airplanes, sharks and macaroni and cheese, the latter of which is imprinted on the blue areas at the toe and collar. The black Velcro tongue is the canvas on which the interchangeable patches can be placed. Underneath the ettin I the lateral sides…

The official unveiling of the “What The” Doernbecher x Air Jordan 1

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 Brandon King

The “What The”Doernbecher x Air Jordan 1 pays homage to the previous 14 designers of Doernbecher Air Jordans as it integrating visual elements from each of those shoes. No need to plan for camp outs or bots, for now, as there were only 17 pairs produced, to commemorate the 17th year of the Doernbecher program. The initial pair that came in a custom laser box was auctioned off at the Virtually Freestyle event that took place February 25th. The other 16 pairs will be auctioned off on eBay beginning February…

Air Jordan 14 “Doernbecher” : Official Images

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 Brandon King

If The Doernbecher Freestyle Collection were the Jackson 5 ( yes I am aware of the fact there are more than 5, but let me have this one), then Air Jordan 14 would definitely be the Michael of the group. Designed by Ethan Ellis, who from birth was afflicted with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition in which the left side of the heart is undeveloped. An avid lover of the game of basketball ( he aspires to play professionally in the future), Ethan’s design tells his story. The reptilian…

Check out this alternate version of the Doernbecher Air Jordan 14

November 9, 2019November 9, 2019 Brandon King

Ethan Ellis’s Air Jordan 14 was revealed yesterday as part of the upcoming 2019 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection. In addition to that revealed pair, an alternate pair of 14s also designed by young Ethan. They are limited to only two pair- one for him and and the other for the winner of the Doernbecher Freestyle auction ( they went for $35,000). images via Kustoo and heskicks

A first look at the Doernbecher Air Jordan 14

November 9, 2019November 9, 2019 Brandon King

Way back in July, we reported that the Air Jordan 14 would be part of this year’s Doernbecher Freestyle Collection. This partnership between Nike and the Doernbecher Children’s Hospitals commenced in 2004 and has allowed some of the youngsters at the hospital to put their own spin on a selected group of silhouettes. Images of the Air Jordan 14 from the upcoming collection have come to light. It features black overlays at the toe and wrapping the ankle underlaid by textured, iridescent purple. The white laces sport the name of…