Quick Facts
- Doernbecher patient Molly Bell is getting her own Vomero Plus
- The pair is inspired by the great outdoors and Molly's dreams of being a field biologist
- The Doernbecher x Nike Vomero Plus Molly Bell will release January 17, 2026
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Shoes are made for walking, and walking is made for exploring. In the latest Doernbecher x Nike collab, designed by a patient at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, 14-year-old Molly Bell, who was diagnosed with autism, uses the Vomero Plus to remind us all to stop and smell the flowers.
The Doernbecher x Nike Vomero Plus Molly Bell takes inspiration from Bell’s love for the natural world and her aspirations to be a field biologist. Starting with brown shades across the midsole to represent the earth and dirt, the upper is done in green mesh to represent the Oregon foliage. On the side panels, purple camas flowers are embroidered on top of and behind the Swoosh. The nature theme continues with more camas flowers on the insoles, animal print on the tongue, and deer hooves on the outsole.
In the 21st year of Nike’s Doernbecher Freestyle program, the partnership between the children’s hospital and the sportswear giant is one of the year’s most anticipated sneaker events and one of the Beaverton brand’s closest ties to the local Oregon community. In addition to Molly’s Vomero Plus, the 21st Doernbacher Freestyle collection features a Jordan 17, V2K Run, Air Force 1 Low, Air Max Plus, and Air Max DN8, all designed by young patients.
The Doernbecher x Nike Vomero Plus Molly Bell will be released globally on January 17, 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $165. For all the latest Nike Doernbacher news, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.
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