Nike Cortez "Doernbecher XIX" (US-Exclusive)

The label with the Swoosh is endeavouring on many fronts to make its contribution to a better and more sustainable world. These efforts are not only expressed through the use of recycled materials, but also through partnerships such as with the Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Oregon. As part of their annual Freestyle programme, they offer young patients at the hospital the opportunity to design a Nike sneaker, which is later auctioned off with the profits going to the Flyknit. The collections that are regularly created as a result are always in high demand and look extremely good. This year's shoes are no exception in this respect. 

Sydney suffers from arthritis, but doesn't let the pain of her illness get her down. She is a competitive swimmer and very talented artist. Her Cortez is a walking masterpiece, because she painted the patterns and flowers on this trainers herself! You can also change the patches on the heel so that you can wear it to suit your own taste. The bright lines on the outsole are designed to reflect the waves in a swimming pool.

The entire Doernbecher XIX collection will be released on 2 December with a variety of different models. Unfortunately, we are once again left empty-handed in Europe, which is why we have to resort to reseller platforms such as StockX to get hold of a pair.