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Nike Zoom Vomero 5

"Doernbecher"

FD9711-602

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This one-of-a-kind Nike Zoom Vomero 5 comes in an eye-catching colour scheme with a whole set of customisable features that make it like no other shoe out there. It was designed by Doernbecher patient Jaren Heacock as part of Nike’s ongoing partnership with the Oregon children’s hospital, so its look reflects his creative ideas. Vibrant tones can be found across the whole sneaker, starting from the rubber outsole, whose waffle tread pattern blends Bright Crimson and hints of translucent white below the forefoot with Total Orange under the heel. Yellow Strike and Bright Crimson then fill out the gaps between the raised grip pads, which are coated in extra-durable BRS 1000 carbon rubber to protect them from wear, as indicated by the embossed text on the underside of the heel.

Adding to this sturdy base is a plush, bouncy midsole that combines Cushlon foam with Zoom Air cushioning to deliver incredible comfort underfoot. Once again, it is decorated in bright colours, from the flashes of Total Orange in its front half to the band of Bright Crimson on its lateral flank and medial heel. Strips of Yellow Strike with a criss-cross textured effect line the top of the midsole on each side, and chunky black pods bring a balancing contrast to the lateral midfoot and the heel.

The upper then draws together these vivid tones to create a striking sneaker full of intriguing patterns and appealing textures. Rather than employing the usual leather and mesh materials, Jaren chose gentle textiles that act to soften both the look and feel of the outer while also allowing the wearer to personalise their own pair with a selection of fifteen different patches inspired by his family members and his Chinese heritage. These include two pixelated swooshes that reference retro computer games, five colourful dragons to honour the Chinese year of Jaren’s birth, the names of his siblings and two of his favourite sayings: “This is how I roll” and “Take it easy”.

These can be stuck to a number of different places on the shoe, such as the forefoot, which is capped with a panel of Yellow Strike that has bands of Total Orange attached to its sides. The rest of the forefoot is covered in a soft Total Orange material with a Yellow Strike frame layered over it. Across the top of the foot, the Bright Crimson eyestay is made of leather and has Jaren’s signature woven into its front end in black embroidery. Behind this, the laces are secured by black and orange textile loops attached to both the eyestay and the tongue, whose lower part is made from fuzzy Yellow Strike fabric and whose upper section is coated in Total Orange mesh.

Mismatched labels have been sewn into the peak of each tongue, the left foot depicting Jaren’s face in pixelated cartoon form alongside a Chinese symbol on a Yellow Strike background, the right a black swoosh over a Bright Crimson backdrop. Both have Team J text woven into them – a theme throughout the design as it refers to Jaren and his siblings, all of whose names begin with the same letter. In fact, the names of his brother and sisters have been printed onto the black insoles in multi-coloured 8-bit text: Jamon in green, Josie in blue, Jolie in purple and Jaren in red. An orange swoosh appears below them and a bright firework graphic livens up the heel of each sockliner, once again giving a nod to his Chinese roots.

The inner walls are lined with a Bright Crimson mesh that provides a cosy fit around the foot. At the collar, this changes to a furry Yellow Strike textile like that seen on the toe, and below that is a band of Team Orange material. This wraps around the heel and displays the message “Assembling Future” either side of a swoosh as it goes. These words reflect his ambitions for his life while also acting as an inspiration to others. Below this, the traditional heel counter of the Vomero 5 can be found, its Yellow Strike surface opening up in places to allow plenty of breathability around the back of the foot.

Elsewhere, the flanks bring out more radiant effects as moulded structural bars lie atop a vibrant red orange mesh, with curving bands of Bright Crimson leather overlapping them on either side. Total Orange embroidery decorates the centre of each piece of leather, and similarly coloured swooshes overlay each sidewall. Finally, the wearer receives an array of laces in all sorts of vivid colours, each one featuring special aglets printed with Team J lettering to round off this remarkably unique sneaker design in style.

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