2022 marks the long-awaited return of the Doernbecher Freestyle , whose 17th iteration features seven new patients from the ever-talented OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Among this collection, which, after a number of charity auctions on eBay, is expected to be released soon, Michael Wilson 's Air Jordan 5 Low is arguably the most exciting proposition.

Two months after his birth, Michael Wilson was diagnosed with Krabbe disease, a rare genetic disorder that destroys the protective layer of nerve cells in the brain and nervous system. Although the disease is often fatal, the young sneaker designer fortunately had the support of his older brother Marshall, whose previous experience with the disease encouraged doctors to remain vigilant. “ My brother saved my life ,” Michael Wilson said.

Ten years later, Michael Wilson is a happy kid who loves everything from airplanes to macaroni and cheese. And thanks to its Air Jordan 5 Low , all these passions culminate in a colorful color full of references. For starters, the shoe is emblazoned with “ Take Flight ,” a nod to one of Wilson’s mottos. Additionally, the macaroni informs the dubrae and the end covered in patterns; a shark is printed on the tongue label; and eyes sit behind the silhouette's net, transforming the AJ5 into a vibrant fighter jet.