This Air Jordan 14 will come dressed in a Black, Court Purple, Multi-Color and White color combination. The reptilian accents are a nod to his favorite team, the TCU Horned Frogs. The number 6 represents his heart surgeries, while the laces feature the hospitals where he received care. Part of the Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2019 Collection includes the Air Jordan 14, which was designed by Ethan Ellis who was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition where the left side of his heart is underdeveloped.
The Air Jordan 14 "Doernbecher" is part of the 2019 Nike Doernbecher Freestyle Collection which will release during the December in both men's and grade school sizing. Designed by Ethan Ellis who was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which is a condition that leaves the left side of his heart underdeveloped. The reptilian accents are a nod to his favorite team, the TCU Horned Frogs. The number 6 represents his heart surgeries, while the laces feature the hospitals where he received care. On the tongue, you’ll find the name of his pal and fellow patient, "Lil' Rey."
As part of the Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2019 Collection, Retro Jordan teamed up Ethan Ellis for the Jordan 14 Retro Doernbecher (2019). Ethan’s design pays homage to his favorite team, the TCU Horned Frogs, and the people and places that were a part of his health journey. He's passionate about basketball and dreams of playing professionally one day. Ethan's design is a tribute to both the game he loves and the people and places that were a part of his health journey. The sneaker honors his beloved TCU Horned Frogs in black nubuck with metallic blue panels and a dual-colored scheme on the laces and tongue tabs. '6' on the right shoe heel represents his heart surgeries and a space needle graphic appears on the left. A heart rhythm pattern details the translucent rubber outsole.