Nike is bringing back one of its most heartwarming traditions. The 22nd Doernbecher Freestyle collection has arrived, and it includes 6 sneakers designed by kids from OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
The collection debuted at a charity auction in Portland on October 16th. A wider release follows in January 2027 through SNKRS and select retailers, with prices from $120 to $200.
The program has been around since 2004, and it has raised more than $44 million for the hospital. Every pair also marks a first, since none of these six models have been part of Doernbecher before.
What makes the collection special is how personal each shoe feels. Here is a quick look at every pair:
Owen William Flint, 11, went with the Air Max 1/97. His shoe is packed with things he loves, like superheroes, baseball, and dirt bikes. His baseball number, 88, shows up on the upper, and a spinning wheel lace charm adds a playful touch. It costs $170.
Avery Wilson, 13, took on the Air Jordan 11 Low IE. She filled it with characters she invented, including a fancy British alien named Greg. A tiny license plate pin reads 143, a sweet tribute to her grandfather. It costs $200.
Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 22 Collection
Charlye Cosgrove, 15, built her Nike ACG Rufus around a pair of pink camo shoes she wore as a baby. Mossy green fabric and graphics that appear in sunlight give it a Pacific Northwest feel. It costs $120.
Royce Short, 12, is all about rodeo, and it shows on his Air Force 1 Mid. The shoe has a belt buckle closure, rope-style laces, and branding for the bucking bull business he hopes to start one day. It costs $140.
Aurora Loss, 9, turned her Nike Structure Plus into a tiny hotel dream. It is covered in fluffy pink material, cherry blossoms, and an anime character, with a removable hair bow. It costs $170.
Kamoryn Marshall, 17, based his Nike GT Future on a memory from recovering after hip surgery, when he imagined goldfish swimming above him. A chrome Swoosh stands in for his titanium hip. Pricing is still to come.
