Browsing the "Doernbecher Freestyle" Tag
June 16th, 2013 by John K.
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Nike’s commitment to charitable works has generated a considerable amount of financial support to select organizations that have made a positive mark in society. It’s decade-long partnership with the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital has resulted in some great sneaker releases, with proceeds of these hotly-pursued items going directly to the Hospital. In celebration of its ten-year anniversary, Nike will re-release five classic Doernbecher sneaker releases throughout the summer leading up to the unveiling of the 2013 Doernbecher Collection; none of the five have been revealed yet, but Nike plans on revealing them slowly through its Nikestore Twitter. What will return? Let us know what your favorite Doernbecher sneaker releases are stay tuned to Sneaker News for more updates.
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November 29th, 2012 by John K.
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Tomorrow is Doernbecher day, with the various charitable releases whipped up by patients at that Portland hospital read to hit shelves. Pictured here is the Nike WMNS Free Run+ 2 from the group designed by Kylie Bell, who centered around the ideas of freedom and strength as her inspiration. Click through to get a full look and purchase the Nike WMNS Free Run+ 2 ‘Doernbecher’ tomorrow at select Nike doors.
Nike WMNS Free Run+ 2 DB
Dark Grey/Rave Pink-Reflective Silver-Metallic Silver-Pure Platinum
437527-060
11/30/12
$100
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November 29th, 2012 by John K.
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Can you imagine if all your childhood interests were harnessed for a collaborative sneaker release? That sort of busy design reflecting the mind of a youngster has been the calling card of the Doernbecher x Nike project for a while now, exemplified once again on the Nike Free Run 2 here. The Grant Olsen design puts on some exotic colors, a glow in the dark speckle, and a few personal touches pointing towards his interest. Get more info after the jump and cop the Nike Free Run 2+ ‘Doernbecher’ tomorrow at Nike locations.
Nike Free Run+ 2 DB
Blue Glow/Reflective Silver-Royal Blue-Bright Crimson
578363-446
11/30/12
$100
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November 29th, 2012 by John K.
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Adding to the already huge pile of special of special Nike Air Force 1 Low releases this year is a Doernbecher pair, created as a part of that beloved set of Charitable Swoosh offerings dropping every year. The sneakers are the work of one Chad Berg, who pays tribute to the Oregon Ducks with all the green touchs. Stay with us after the jump to get a better look at the Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘Doernbecher’.
Nike Air Force 1 Low Supreme I/O DB
Black/Metallic Silver-Poison Green
585195-003
11/30/12
$125
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November 29th, 2012 by John K.
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The Nike SB Dunk High will be joining the 2012 Doernbecher Freestyle project as of tomorrow, this particular silhouette designed by ten year old Finnigan Mooney. The pair takes on the heart problems that led him to hospitalization in the first place, with a jumbo heart thrown on the upper along with the words “THUMP THUMP”. Click through for a view of Mooney’s design and look for the Nike SB Dunk High ‘Doernbecher’ tomorrow, November 30th.
Nike Dunk High Pro SB DB
Vivid Sulphur/Game Royal
579603-740
11/30/12
$115
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October 11th, 2011 by John K.
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One could view the underlying message behind the Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle as “Look beyond the surface and see what’s underneath”. The six children chosen for this year’s Doernbecher Freestyle not only stared down the face of their obstacles, but conveyed their messages proudly in their sneakers; Daniel Blair, the designer behind the Air Max 95, says he’s “Just like everyone else.”, while Warang McManus defiantly turns her back on her disease and proudly states “Twice survived”. Like any piece of treasured art hanging in a museum, each of the hand-selected colorways and details of the Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle VIII tells a personal tale; what makes the six sneakers shown here particularly special is that they all tell one of triumph and victory. Continue reading for a detailed look at all six installments of the Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle 2011 and let us know which of these ‘stories’ resonates with you, and look out for a release of the collection starting on November 5th.
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October 10th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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All the best things in the sneaker world come back around in cycles, be it the annual Air Jordan and Air Max series or the countless classics revived with retro release runs. This collaboration, now in its eighth year, has some of both along with the opportunity to help a charitable cause and pick up some of the year’s most playful designs. The Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle VIII is something sneakerheads knew to expect during the holiday season and our previews of the Air Jordan IV DB were just the top of the iceberg for this six-pair set. Along with Isiah Scott’s ‘super-’AJIV come Dacia Kasenga’s Nike Shox NZ, Daniel Bair’s Air Max 95s, Warang McManus’ Dunk High Skinny, Anthony Roletto’s V-Rod SBs and Mackenzie Short’s Free Run+ 2s; which one’s the best? You can see all six after the jump and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for word on their availability following the initial October 8th auction.
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October 6th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Sneakerheads are psyched for the return of the Air Jordan IV in 2012, but before the OG Cements and Military Blues hit retailers next year, there’s a brand new Four in store for late ’11. The Air Jordan IV Doernbecher is part of the eighth collaboration between Nike and the Portland children’s hospital whose young artists came up with the designs for these ‘DB’ edition drops. Jordan Brand gets represented with this otherworldly take on a familiar design, one whose Spike Lee insignias mixed with a melange of laser cut arrows paired with a blacklit colorway has us picturing an alternate universe where MJ was the greatest breakdancer of all time. Add all this together with a Superman crest so real it must’ve been licensed from DC Comics, and you’ve got one of the most bizarre Air Jordan designs ever released; are you brave enough to wear them? Click through to see more angles and stick with Sneaker News for updates on these and all the Nike x Doernbecher Freestyle VIIIrelease dates. via Air-Randy
Air Jordan IV Doernbecher GS
408452-015
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