One of the coolest initiatives that Nike has is the Doernbecher collection which releases every single year. In this collection, Nike allows kids with medical issues to design their very own sneakers. This allows the kids to have a safe environment to be creative in and it always leads to some cool-looking shoes that capture the essence of a child's imagination. One of the child designers this year is Ethan Ellis who has a heart condition.
Ellis is a huge fan of TCU so the whole purple and black aesthetic of this Air Jordan 14 is based on that. Meanwhile, Ellis pays homage to Seattle with the laces and, of course, the back heel of the left shoe. The number 6 on the right side actually represents how many surgeries he has been through. Overall, it's a deeply personal shoe that will certainly make for a fantastic addition to anyone's collection.
According to Sneaker News, you can expect these to drop on Saturday, December 7th for $200 USD. These are going to be incredibly limited so expect to take an L if you're trying to cop manually.
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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it.
When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime.
Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams
His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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