Last Friday, Nike officially unveiled this year's Doernbecher Freestyle collection. The lineup, which marks the 11th anniversary of the collaboration, features six completely unique sneakers designed by patients of the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, including the Air Jordan VIII and Nike Air Max Penny 1.
The VIIIs, designed by 10-year-old Caden Lampert, represent his fiery passion for the game of basketball. The retros feature a mostly blue upper with glow-in-the-dark detailing throughout the straps and ankle collar. There's also imagery and design elements that reflect Lampert's life, including a boomboox, his #14 jersey number, and the names of his brothers, Blake and Ryland.
The Penny 1 comes from 8-year-old Alejandro Muñoz. As a huge San Francisco 49ers fan, Muñoz's sneaker reflects his love for football. The Pennys are completely covered in a 3M reflective upper with tonal graphics of some of his personal drawings. The 49ers team colors make up the subtle accents and there's even a 49ers logo on the medial side.
Look for both of these sneakers, as well as the rest of the collection, to release on November 23. To learn more about the patients and their designs, make sure to visit Nike.
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[via The Shoe Game]
