Where To Buy Sydney Little’s Nike Cortez “Doernbecher”

The all-new Doernbecher collection is here. This year’s installation includes a Nike Cortez designed by Sydney Little, who is diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Sydney Little is a talented artist and competitive swimmer who refuses to let the pain from her arthritis slow her down. Her design is a walking masterpiece filled with her hand-drawn artwork and features interchangeable patches so you can wear it your way on the heel. For her favorite activity, you can find resin dots on the heel that mimics water droplets, along with glow-in-the-dark lines on the outsole that mirrors pool reflection ripples. Sydney hopes her vibrant shoe will brighten your day and has a bit of advice for anyone facing a challenge: “Keep swimming,” she smiled. “You’ll get through it.”

Sydney Little’s Nike Cortez “Doernbecher” releases on December 2, 2023, for $90 on SNKRS and select retailers.