The swoosh brand has recently unveiled its 2023 Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XVIII Collection, featuring six inspiring young designers and their creative works. This collection is set to release in Spring 2023, with prices ranging from $100 to $230 USD. The Nike Doernbecher Freestyle program has been a joint venture between Nike and the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital since 2004, raising over $31 million for the hospital. Every year, Nike gives young patients at the hospital the opportunity to design their own sneakers and apparel, with all proceeds going towards medical research and patient care. This selfless act by Nike is truly commendable, and it’s amazing to see them continue this tradition year after year. Kudos to Nike for using their platform to make a positive impact on the world. Here is a breakdown of each of the six sneakers included in the collection and where to purchase them.
The latest iteration of the Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher features a vibrant colorway of Kumquat, Cinnamon-Starfish, and Rough Green, designed by 13-year-old Dario Villaseñor Valdivia. The shoe boasts a comfortable fit with its neoprene inner sleeve and Phylon midsole, while also featuring unique details such as baseball stitching and Dario’s own logo and nickname
Where To Buy The Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher
Price:$130
Release Date: 2023-02-25
Style Code:FD9712-800
Color: Kumquat / Cinnamon / Starfish / Rough Green
It has been designed by Jaren, a patient at the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon. The shoe features vibrant orange and yellow colors on the upper, with pixel art details and velcro uppers.
Where to Buy The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Doernbecher
Price:$160
Release Date: 2023-02-25
Style Code:FD9711-602
Color: Bright Crimson / Total Orange / Yellow Strike
The Air Presto design was created by Kylee Young, who drew inspiration from her love of nature and the outdoors. The shoe features a vibrant colorway of Pinksicle, Light Photo Blue, Bright Crimson, and Coconut Milk, with a mix of materials including suede and mesh. The shoe also includes special details such as Kylee’s signature on the tongue tag and a graphic of a butterfly on the insole
Meet Emerson Harrell, a witty and energetic teen who loves playing video games, watching sports, and collecting sneakers (he already has ten pairs!). Now, he can add another prized pair to his collection – his very own Air Max 90s. These shoes feature a white and blue upper with red and grey accents, inspired by Emerson’s dream of becoming an investor. The Swoosh is adorned with money graphics while the tongue features an E logo taken from the cash sign. And for that extra touch of personalization, the phrase “Bear Down” is added as a shout-out to Emerson’s beloved Arizona Wildcats – as well as a reminder to always rise up to life’s challenges.
Where To Buy The Nike Air Max 90 Doernbecher
Price:$120
Release Date: 2023-02-25
Style Code:FD9710-400
Color: Valor Blue / White / Wolf Grey / University Red
The Air Foamposite One Doernbecher 2023 was designed by Coley Miller and features a blue and yellow colorway inspired by her Klamath Tribe heritage, as well as a basket weave pattern on the upper.
Nike Air Foamposite One Doernbecher ‘Coley Miller’
The shoe comes in a Gorge Green, Court Purple, White, Barely Volt, and Sail colorway. The phrase “Brand New Day” is featured on its lateral side of as a reminder that there’s always something to look forward to; while the rainbow like laces represent a sunrise. The laces also evoke God’s promise to Noah to never destroy the earth again with a flood. These subtle design elements are meant to reflect Riddhi’s positive mindset which has helped her tackle some big goals like earning a black belt in Tae kwon do.
Air Jordan 1 Low Doernbecher ‘Riddhi Mahajan’
Price:$100
Release Date: 2023-02-25
Style Code:FD9665-351
Color: Gorge Green / Court Purple / White / Barely Volt / Sail
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