Nike has finally revealed the limited edition Doernbecher Air Jordan 5 Retro. The iteration pays tribute to the late Isaac Arzate, a promising young athlete who tragically passed away from a second heart attack in April 2012.
The kicks feature a black patent leather upper covered with a poem
that Isaac wrote just a day before his passing, which is printed in
black light ink. Isaac’s initials, date of birth, and date of passing
all appear on the inside of the tongue. Other additional details include
his baseball and basketball jersey numbers and glow-in-the-dark accents
inspired by his love of video games. Expected to release September 14
at Nike flagships and
online, proceeds will be donated to the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital where Isaac was being treated for his heart condition.