UNRIVALED TEAM SPIRIT

Isaac Arzate was a talented young athlete who tragically passed away from a heart attack at only 12 years old. But he left behind a remarkable legacy of strength, hope and friendship that defines Isaac's Air Jordan 5 Retro Doernbecher Men's Shoe.

Part of the Doernbecher Freestyle program, this premium shoe features glow-in-the-dark detailing and sleek signature features that honor Isaac's all-star athletic career as a basketball and baseball player. Deeply saddened by his tragic passing but inspired by his passion and spirit, Nike and OHSU Doernbecher invited Isaac's family to work together to finish the design that Isaac had started. Using his sketches as a guide, they created a design reflecting Isaac's vision and incorporating elements that represented the things that mattered most to him.

BENEFITS

• Full-grain leather and Durabuk upper for a premium look and feel
• Nike Air units in the heel and forefoot for plush cushioning
• Clear rubber outsole with herringbone pattern for traction
• Inner sleeve for a snug, comfortable fit
• Flex grooves at the outsole for enhanced flexibility

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Glow-in-the-dark elements stand out in low light
• Isaac's initials and dates of birth and passing embroidered inside the tongue
• "9" on left upper and "31" on right upper honor Isaac's jersey numbers in baseball and basketball
• Words from a poem Isaac wrote the day before he died highlight the upper in black light ink
• Flashlight included with each pair

ABOUT DOERNBECHER

Doernbecher Children's Hospital has been helping heal children and families in the Oregon and Washington area since 1926. It's a national leader in research and education and offers a wide range of comprehensive pediatric care. The Doernbecher Freestyle program, a partnership between Nike and Doernbecher, allows a group of special patients who have triumphed over serious illnesses to design authentic Nike shoes. Since the partnership began in 2004, the program has raised more than $2.4 million for the hospital. This collection is sold on a limited-edition basis at Niketowns and Nike.com.

AIR JORDAN ORIGINS

Since his game-winning shot that brought the National Championship to North Carolina, Michael Jordan has been at the forefront of basketball consciousness. He took the court in 1985 wearing the original Air Jordan I, setting a new standard for performance and style, simultaneously breaking league rules and his opponents' will while capturing the imagination of fans worldwide. Ever evolving, ever at the pinnacle of imagination, the Air Jordan line is the ultimate in basketball footwear.