The Doernbecher Freestyle will hit its fifth year of collaboration with Nike with this seasons collection of shoes. Since 2003, Nike has selected 5 patients annually from Doernbecher Children’s Hospital to design their very own sneakers. You might remember last year’s freestyle collection contained a special Air Jordan 2 designed by Sheridan Brenton. This year, 16-year-old Tony Taylor Jr. aka Mr. Boober, a Nephrotic Syndrome and a kidney transplant survivor, got the chance to design his very own Air Jordan 1 sneaker. This was a dream for Tony, as he is an avid Air Jordan collector.
With the help of Jordan designers Jayson Mayden and Estelle Maranan, he was able to put together a work of art that was inspired by his life experiences. The black/blue color scheme represents his success with the battle against kidney disease, while the contrasting yellow and number 15 honor his favorite player, Carmelo Anthony. Below the number 15 is the date he received his kidney transplant and below that are four stars which represent his high school’s mascot, the Generals. The palm trees along the midsole resemble the Bahamas. This sneaker, along with four other shoes designed by Doernbecher patients will release on November 14th. Via Sole Collector
BELOW ARE THE CURRENT LISTINGS FOR THESE KICKS ON EBAY:
[If kicks below are a random assortment, desired kicks are not currently available on eBay.]
September 21st, 2008 at 11:37 pm
WOW im first and this is the smartest move jordan brand has done all year !
September 21st, 2008 at 11:40 pm
HOLY FRESHNESS I WANT THESE…. PLEASE TELL ME THEY’RE UNDER LIKE $500?!?!?!
September 22nd, 2008 at 7:16 am
yo thses are raw
September 22nd, 2008 at 8:48 am
Those are sick. Especially that exact pair, looks to be signed by Tiger Woods.
September 22nd, 2008 at 9:45 am
Shoes aside, I’m just glad to see a big company like Nike doing stuff like this.
September 22nd, 2008 at 12:57 pm
This the best thing they’ve did with the 1s since 2001. A must have
September 22nd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
WOW im astonished by this, the shoes are very very nicely done and the story behind it just puts the icing on the cake.. Id definately grab a pair for sure
September 22nd, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Yea they r SICK!!! good job Tony! Glad u made thru the surgery.
September 23rd, 2008 at 12:35 am
yea these are raw!!!! you cant ask 4 more…..your own jordan shoes!
September 23rd, 2008 at 1:40 pm
It a shame when these sick children can design and come up with a WAY BETTER COLORWAY than the actual designers and concept artist who come up with some of the most horrible(M.J. and G.H. too!)c/w’s EVER!!!
Give this kid and internship..he might just save the sneaker culture!
HOTTEST I’S SINCE ‘86…SERIOUSLY!!!
5 *****’s outta’ 5.
Good work and, congatulations Mr. Boober..I think you just save the I’s from extinction!!!..lol.
haze
October 20th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
these are a must have i can’t wait until these come out imma be the 1’st in line to get these
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:59 am
WHWRE IN THE WORLD CAN UGET DEE.. PLEASE TELLL MEE.
November 5th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
these shoes will come out 11/14/08 and they will cost only 125 to nike accounts only so look for a store that has a nike account.
November 7th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
THAT WAS 1 OF THE GREATEST IDEALS JORDAN HAVE DONE I WISH I CAN GET THOSE SHOES…. AND I WISH I HAD AN CHANCE TO DESIGN A PAIR OF GREAT LOOKING SHOES LIKE THOSE BUT GOOD LUCK TO U……
YOU MY FAVORITE BASEKETBALL PLAYER……
November 15th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
damnn theys are crazy fresh ! waaavvvyyy !