Part of the Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2019 Collection includes the Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski, which was designed by Desiree Castillo.

During her stay at Doernbecher, doctors connected Desiree Castillo with resources and mental health support to help her deal with the emotional aspects of her chronic illnesses. “Basically, they taught me that my life is worth fighting for,” she says.

The thoughtful, empathetic Desiree’s velvety shoe was a labor of love, and she went through over 100 colored pencils until she found the perfect palette. The midsole is circled with the names of family members, while the back features the name of her beloved therapy cat, Charlie. A blood droplet graphic on the outsole represents all the finger pokes she does to monitor her blood sugar—and on the sockliner you’ll find lyrics from her favorite band.

Nike SB Zoom Janoski Doernbecher Release Date

Look for the Nike SB Zoom Janoski “Doernbecher” to release on December 7th at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $90 USD.