Vivobarefoot Magna FG: Training in Zero Drop

 Recently, I tore my Achilles tendon. I’ve played basketball my whole life and have always been very physically active. Needless to say, it was a big blow. Going from dunking one day, to not being able to walk the next, was tough.

Once I was back home post-op, I began planning my rehab to get back to playing basketball and testing shoes as soon as possible. One of the things I wanted to make sure of was that this wouldn’t happen to me again. One thing trainers and physiotherapists brought up several times was to train with flat shoes. The theory being that with a flat shoe, the achilles tendon is completely extended while training. Shoes with a lift in the heel or heel drop (the majority of athletic shoes) shorten the tendon slightly causing the tendon to be less prepared to hyperextend when beginning to sprint. I didn’t know if I believed this theory 100%, but it was enough to pique my interest.

So, I started looking into barefoot sneakers. The brand I chose was Vivobarefoot. I was particularly interested in the The Magna FG model. It seemed to be their most versatile model and sort of resembled a hoop shoe.

It’s been seven months since my injury and I have been training with the Magna FG for just over a month. Here’s the performance review, based on my personal experience.

1. Vivobarefoot Magna FG: Training in Zero Drop
2. Traction
3. Cushion
4. Materials
5. Fit
6. Support
7. Overall

Traction

The traction on these shoes is aggressive.. They feature what Vivobarefoot calls their Firm Ground Sole, which includes an effective and durable t-shaped traction pattern meant for a variety of different surfaces.

The sole is primarily a semi-translucent gum rubber that sits on a 2.5mm base with a 4mm lug height. It’s designed to maximize ground feel and grip on everything from wet, dry, to rocky and firm terrain. The textured arch also provides zonal grip for technical trail movement.

I’ve used these shoes everywhere: on grass, over rocks, in the gym, and even on the outdoor courts near my house with zero performance issues. If I continue playing basketball outdoors, I might grind down the traction pattern. I don’t think the rubber compound was designed to withstand the sandpaper-like surface of the blacktop for long.

Cushion

This answer is simple. The shoe does not provide cushion and that’s the point. I can’t say I missed the cushion terribly. They take a little getting used to. But once you get accustomed, at least in my experience, you are not begging to have a slab of Boost underfoot.

The little (and I mean little) cushion you do get comes from the Outlast Thermal Insole inside. I really liked this feature. The temperature regulating insole helps keep your feet cool as you train by absorbing, storing and releasing heat. I haven’t had any blistering or overheating issues during the blazing hot summer months in Spain. So, I assume these guys are doing their job.

Materials

I really love the materials. They are functional, designed to take a beating and still look good. The Kyrie 8 is made from naturally scarred leather from

free-roaming cattle sourced from small-scale farmers (so not vegan friendly) with a water-resistant treatment so you can use them cross country without getting your feet wet.

The shoe’s body is made with Woolmark certified Merino wool. Wool is naturally breathable, temperature-regulating and sweat-wicking. Merino sheep are originally from Spain, so that was also a plus for me. The attention to detail and care with which the materials were selected made me feel good about the product.

I have only one bone to pick with the materials. The metal eyelets and the laces affected the long-term usability of the product. In general, l I like metal eyelets, but the laces that come with the Magna FG are TERRIBLE. The metal eyelets cut through them with only two lace-ups. Not good.

Fit

The shoe fits true to size, but the shoe is purposely roomy. The forefoot area is wider than normal to allow your toes to spread out naturally, instead of being pushed together by a more traditional pointy shoe shape. So, they feel loose in the forefoot. In this case, that’s a good thing.

Support

The support is as good as it can be with such a minimal set up. The shoe features a rubber cup in the heel and two wings on either side that pull your foot into the shoe bed and hold it in place.

Aside from that, you are depending on the lacing system to keep your foot stable.

There is nothing in the midsole, and I mean nothing. You could practically roll these shoes up and put them in your pocket. Again the lack of support is purposely designed so the shoe moves naturally with your foot.

One thing to note is that if you like to really cinch up your laces, you won’t like this shoe. If you tighten the shoe too much, it will begin cramping your foot.

Overall

I was pleasantly surprised. I was initially excited to get these shoes as a sort of novelty item that might possibly get me back on my feet again. I thought it  would be similar to getting a brace when I injured my knee. A brace helped me play and exercise again, but I really didn’t care too much about the brace itself. That’s what I thought max 2021 would be. Just the pair I would grab when I went out the door to do my rehab. But I find myself reaching for these shoes way more often than I expected. I look forward to training with them. If the lacing system were better, these would be in my permanent pantheon of training shoes.

The Nike Infinity Run 2 and the ZoomX Invincible Run:Keeping You Strong and Carrying On

 

The Nike React Infinity Run 2 in the lead women's colorway.

The Nike ZoomX Invincible Run in the lead men's colorway.

A goal as ambitious as reducing running injuries can be approached in two ways. One is to refine an existing silhouette to make it even more effective. The other is to introduce a fresh solution. To that end, the Nike React Infinity Run 2 and Nike ZoomX Invincible Run continue the mission from Nike Running to crack the injury-prevention code, serving everyday runners by creating a new relationship among cushioning, stability and rocker geometry.

The iterative step is the Nike React Infinity Run 2, which features an updated Flyknit upper to help promote more strength and support in the toe, eye-stay and foxing, and with more breathability in areas like the vamp and the midfoot (Nike Flywire cables have also been added throughout the upper to help increase support). The collar is also updated to feel more plush without adding weight or bulk.

“Two things come to mind,” says distance runner Vanessa Fraser about the Nike React Infinity Run 2. “One, I feel secure in the shoe. Both the upper and the heel feel great and, for me, were an improvement from the first version. Second: the sole. While familiar, it's so soft yet reactive, and really responsive with a spring-like feeling.”

A new step altogether in the search for harmony among cushioning, stability and rocker geometry is the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run. The midsole is made with responsive air max 2021 foam, which returns more energy underfoot than any other Nike foam.

Created for long training runs, the Invincible silhouette includes more foam in the midsole than React foam in the Infinity, creating a soft ride while returning more energy for improved running economy. The rocker geometry and the wider nets in the forefoot help create a more stable ride and fluid stride transition (compared with the more springy transition of plated running footwear), making the Invincible ideal for higher mileage runs.

“When I first put on the ZoomX Invincible, the sensation was crazy,” says middle-distance runner Air Jordan. “I was like, ‘Oh wow! You can really feel this.’ But I wasn’t even sure what ‘this’ was. It was just a new sensation.”

The Nike React Infinity Run 2 and the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run release globally beginning January 7.

Nike Kobe Protro 4 Review – We Got it!

 So if the Kobe Protro 1 didn’t make you feel old, this one will… Here’s is my detailed Nike Kobe Protro 4 performance review.

MAIN SPECS

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WEIGHT: 363 g. / 12.81 oz

TECH: ZOOM AIR

TYPE: LOW-TOP

COLORWAYS: 3+

FIT: TRUE TO SIZE

RETAIL PRICE: $180

BD RATING: 7.6/10

BEST PLACE TO BUY: NIKE.COM

 

PERFORMANCE

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MATERIALS

Being a youngblood who got into the sneaker game when textiles were already ruling the world, I got used to having something lightweight & form-fitting, instead of something probably more premium but less dynamic. However, I feel like even the old heads won‘t appreciate this full-length synthetic upper featured on the Protro 4 since it isn‘t real leather. Therefore, that makes this tooling sit in that weird spot where it‘s not premium, but not good as far as performance goes either.

Straight from the get-go, the upper did feel really firm, didn‘t form-fit my foot at all. It just was minding its own business. And although things got on the right track after giving it some solid break-in time (about 3-4 days), still, that restriction coming out of those synthetics had never gone away, unfortunately.

The only few upsides I see of having this type of tooling is really solid support properties and, of course, tank-like durability to withstand some outdoor beating. So overall, the materials used on the upper did remind me more of a lifestyle sneaker, which the Protro is definitely isn‘t.

 

CUSHION

There’s this whole thing that Nike messed up on when they first released the Protro 4’s, claiming that they do carry a full-length Zoom Air when in reality they didn’t. Come on Nike… Do you think we that stupid to let that slip away unnoticed? Yeah, right…

So what they actually do have is a full-length Phylon midsole – It’s more on a softer side which makes me think that it’s injected Phylon. Well, at least we got a decent slab of foam that in most cases would have been an all right option, but with all of this fake hype of getting a full-length Zoom Air, it made that foam feel like a true disappointment.

Anyways, moving that anger to the side, the forefoot area does sit low to the ground by offering you tons of court feel and responsiveness, like most of the Kobe shoes do with just a tad bit of plushness to go with. Whereas in the heel, Nike actually have blessed us with a traditional Zoom Air unit which makes the back portion of the midsole feel really bouncy & impact protection heavy. It just makes me imagine how awesome it would have been having the same thing in the front. Damn it, Nike…

 

TRACTION

As the original Kobe 4, the Protro version features a modified herringbone traction pattern, as this particular colorway uses a solid rubber compound. So if you don’t feel like playing a Russian roulette whether the translucent rubber will grip or slip, this is the colorway you want to get. For those who are rocking that translucent rubber, how is the grip? Speak on in the comment section below.

Straight from the get-go, the traction was a little bit iffy, but after a few break-in runs the herringbone started to show its true nature of aggressive bite. Though, I couldn’t get them to work completely on that hall of fame level as I was expecting to – the main reason being the pattern itself is rather compact which made it dust-prone. It’s definitely nothing problematic or deal-breaking about it. Just make sure you do your regular wiping, and the bottoms will make sure you’re getting that pretty aggressive grip no matter on what surface you’re balling out.

Can’t say the same about the clear rubber option, but the solid rubber does feel stiff enough, actually, the whole construction feels strong enough to make the Protro 4 a solid outdoor performer.

 

FIT

As I mentioned before, even after a handful of runs, the Protro 4 still was nowhere near as free-flowing as most of the latest on-court performers. That consistent sensation of being held down and that overall heaviness of the shoe was bugging me all the time. Not to mention, while in the break-in process, I did receive some slight heel slippage for a few first days in them, mainly due to a lackluster fit and poor heel molding. Luckily, it all did eventually go away. But what didn’t go away is that strange pinching pain in the medial side of my ankle caused by the ankle collar that only appears on my right leg. This is actually a common issue that many other owners of the Proto experience as well. But something that can be simply sorted out by putting on socks with heavy padding around the ankle area.

As for the sizing, you want to go a bit tighter with these, which they are that way, as most of the Kobe shoes. Therefore, if you do have a regular to semi-wide foot, I recommend going true to size. While our true wide footers out there might want to go half a size up.

 

SUPPORT

This is probably the only area of the shoe that I didn’t have any problems with. From the very top to the very last splint of the rubber, the Kobe 10 does play like a tank– heavy & slow, but a hell of supportive.

Starting from the bottom, you do get a completely flatten out/wide platform with some help from a rather aggressive outrigger, and a carbon fiber midfoot shank to improve the shoe’s lateral containment, as well as, torsional rigidity. Whereas with the heel area, I did have some minor heel slippage at first, but it has been nothing short of solid since – strong lockdown, no slippage issue whatsoever.

Last but not least, all of that trustworthy performance does progress on to the upper as well. There are no midsole extensions overlapping the upper or other some type of additional caging found on the latest performers. Those synthetic panels are more than enough to keep your foot locked-in onto the footbed at all times.

OVERALL

So the Kobe Protro 4 comes with a $180 price tag which makes them one of the most expensive basketball sneakers right now. But are they worth buying? Well, it heavily depends on the reason you would want to get them in the first place…

If you’re wondering which Protro of the two is better performance-wise, no doubt, it’s the Kobe Protro 1. It has a full-length Zoom Air cushioning pared up with a nicer, more form-fitting upper. Obviously, if you’re a true die-hard Kobe fan or a general sneaker collector who probably end up wearing them casually or pull them out for a quick ball session here and there – buy them, you won’t regret them since that old school silhouette is so dope looking.

Now if you happen to be a general baller who is sniping for his fresh new on-court performer, the Kobe Protro 4 is not worth your attention, since there’re tons of better-performing sneakers that won’t break your bank, like the air jordan 1, Nike KD 12 or LeBron 18 ( you can grab them now for $120 which makes them a true bargain if you do prefer tons of cushion).

In Making the Nike Dunk “Ours,” Chicago’s Notre Shares Its Story

Michael Jaworowski, Notre’s co-founder and CEO, attributes his first encounter with the Dunk as catalyst for his career, his interests and his community-driven approach to retail.

“I happened to be at a hockey game for the local team in Grand Rapids and I saw a kid go up the escalator in some crazy red and silver Nikes. I was taken aback by them. When I got home, I jumped on the computer and just started searching Nike red and silver — eventually I discovered it was a Nike SB Dunk,” says Jaworowski.

The discovery steered an awakening. Jaworowski hit the era’s blogs and message boards, which led to a job at Grand Rapid’s Premier skate shop (and mentorship from its owners, Eric and Josh) and has culminated in a maturation through the business of sneakers and streetwear to the founding, almost a decade later, of Notre in Chicago.

“We wanted to be a place, a business in Chicago, that could uplift individuals and organizations in the city and believe we’re making positive changes,” says Jaworowski.

The store’s name translates from French to “our.” And within Notre there is a resounding commitment to cultivating connections and allowing a wider sense of ownership. “I definitely had an idea of the type of shop that I wanted to have,” says co-founder Jose Villanueva. “Community was always a big part of it.”

To make it happen, Jaworowski, Villanueva, co-owners Charlie and Air Jordan Nordstrom and the rest of the Notre team have applied an ingrained diligence to a decidedly high-fashion, high-design platform. It is true to their unique ethos, a celebration of collaboration, curiosity, durability and work ethic. The store, for all involved, is a shared labor of love held by a belief that there are many valuable ways of doing things beyond one’s own.

With the Nike Dunk, Jaworowski’s love of the silhouette blends with Notre’s unabashed humility. A hard-working, Midwestern attitude rendered through the store’s elevated aesthetic. “We were always inspired by work shirts, and we wanted to make sure we represented durable materials and the triple-stitch details we associate with hard-wearing clothing and boots,” says Villanueva.

Subtle suede and leather details complement the clean colorways, enriching the story and adding texture. The medial Swoosh offers another element, making Notre’s Dunk “ours” — the linking hands that have become a brand hallmark.

The Nike x Notre Dunk releases exclusively at Notre January 21 in tan and blue colorways.

What’s New and Familiar About the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2

 The ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% brought the latest in ZoomX cushioning technology to both elite and recreational runners, incorporating a full-length carbon plate for outstanding energy return. The shoe’s second version releases first in a minimalist colorway for Nike members that taps into the workshop lore of Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, followed by a wider release of the above Aqua colorway. It adds features through the upper to make the shoe more comfortable and durable, while still keeping the underfoot details that cement its trusted, near-magical reputation among runners who are breaking their own barriers on race day.

Here’s what’s new (and familiar) about the ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2:

What’s New 

• Engineered mesh material in the upper is softer and more breathable than Vaporweave. The mesh better conforms to the foot and helps keep feet cool throughout a race.
• Pockets of padding at the top of the tongue help provide a more comfortable fit and reduce lace pressure.
• Forefoot reinforcement was added for improved containment and durability in high-wear striking areas.

What’s Familiar

• A full-length, articulated carbon plate delivers a propulsive feel and helps promote a smooth transition from stride to stride.
• A wide forefoot midsole helps maximize propulsive feel and ZoomX responsiveness through a stable platform.
• The full-length ZoomX foam provides a lightweight and responsive ride.
• Deep, longitudinal grooves in the rubber outsole help improve traction on different surfaces and in varying racing conditions.
• The 8mm offset helps with stability and energy return

The white colorway of the ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2 releases in limited quantities for Nike max members beginning February 28. The Aqua colorway releases on nike.com beginning March 25 in select markets.

Nike Air Max Impact 3 Performance Review

 Just because a shoe is released as a “budget model”, doesn’t mean that they are a bad on court performer. There are plenty of “second tier” models that outperform a brand’s signature model, and if you are a hooper, you’ve got to love finding those hidden performance gems.

The Nike Air Max Impact 3 is one of those shoes. The Nike Air Max Impact 3 might not get a lot of attention because there’s no signature athlete attached to them , but I dare say that these outperform most signature shoes. If you’re going to pass on these simply because of the cheaper price and lack of notoriety, then you’re missing out on a great performer.

Traction

Herringbone all day. The traction on the Nike Air Max 2021 was excellent. On indoor courts, they bit the floor really well and even produced a screech every once in a while. I didn’t play on a very clean court either. Outdoors, they offered a ton of grip  as well and were very durable. I have used these extensively outside and there’s little sign of wear. I would highly recommend these for blacktops and concrete. Though there are white and black sections, they performed just the same, though the black section is slightly firmer.

Cushion

One of the first things I do when I get a shoe in is to get a feel for  the cushion, especially if it’s foam. I pressed the Phylon on these and I was blown away by how soft they were. I had to do it repeatedly over the next few minutes all over the shoe because I couldn’t believe what I was feeling. And they just get better and better every time I put them on. In fact, I’m always surprised by how comfortable these feel under foot, especially considering that it’s a budget model. If I had to compare it to anything it would be to a plush slab of Cushlon. It’s definitely more on the soft side of things, but there’s still a bit of bounce that you can feel.

As far as the Air Max unit goes, I couldn’t really feel it at all, but my legs weren’t dead after games so that let me know it was doing its job. Compression lines are also abundant on the shoe, which is always a plus for me. The cushion is by far the most surprising aspect of this shoe.

Materials

It’s exactly what you’d expect from shoes nowadays: a lot of mesh and synthetic felt overlays. There are a few plastic reinforcements on some eyestays but that’s about it. The tongue is thin and not heavily padded. But, for the price point, there’s nothing really surprising here. If anything the build is very similar to the Nike LeBron Witness 6, even sporting the same linear mesh pattern. Fuse is also used on higher wear areas as well as for branding.

Fit

The fit is close to the Nike Giannis Immortality. Narrow footers can go down half a size. But be wary of the rubber pieces that come up on both sides as they can damage the pinky toe. These are definitely wide-footer friendly, though. Wide footers can go true to size. There’s some space for the toes to move and the mesh gets looser with wear. So, true to size for normal to wide-footers and possibly a half size down for narrow-footers.

Support

Support was amazing. I almost tripped and rolled my ankle a couple of times and they caught me just fine. The rubber that comes up on both sides really helps the foot stay on the foot bed, plus you sit within the midsole. If that wasn’t enough, there are heel wings to avoid excessive heel movement. The Air Max unit didn’t cause any instability issues, most likely due to its size. There’s also a really beefy outrigger in the forefoot and a smaller one in the heel. There’s absolutely everything you need and then some. You can play at peace with these.

Overall

The Nike Air Max Impact 3 is one of the best Nike basketball shoes you can get, especially if you’re looking to spend less than $100. The traction worked in all conditions. The cushion was just flat out surprising and can hold up for hours of play. The materials do their job while fit and support work together to leave you with no worries while you play. Even without considering the price, these are certified bad boys.

The Genealogy of Air Jordan Goes Freestyle

 

Last year paused the annual Doernbecher Freestyle program, but not its sense of possibility, as seen in the uniquely inspired “What The” Doernbecher edition of the classic Air Jordan I Retro High OG model. The AJ I “What The” celebrates the 14 patient-designers from across the genealogy of Air Jordan Doernbecher editions, incorporating elements from each of their original Air Jordan Doernbecher designs.

The Nike and Doernbecher Freestyle event has raised more than $30 million for OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital since 2004 to protect the health of children in Oregon, southwest Washington and beyond. For its 17th year, Doernbecher Freestyle releases an unforgettable tribute to former patient-designers, seen through the vault of Air Jordan: an Air Jordan I “What The” Doernbecher, featuring elements from each of the program’s 14 Air Jordan designs.

“This year, we weren’t able to have patient-designers, but that didn’t stop us from celebrating, because it’s an annual moment that the kids, the sneaker community and Doernbecher circles on their calendars — as well as all of us at the company,” says Eric Sandy, Color Design Director for Jordan Brand. “We took it as an opportunity to celebrate prior patient-designers and their inspiring stories, culminating those details into a ‘What The’ design.”

See How the 14 Designs Appear in the Air Jordan I “What The” Doernbecher

Sheridan, Air Jordan II Doernbecher (2007) A fan of paisley patterns, Sheridan came together with his Nike team to design and create a custom pattern just for him. Originally applied to the tip and quarter panel of his Air Jordan II, the iconic green paisley now makes a special appearance on the right shoe collar and upper of the AJ 1 “What The” Doernbecher. / Caden, Air Jordan VIII Doernbecher (2014) Caden's reminder to “Be Brave” is prominently placed on the lateral collar overlay on the right Air Jordan I “What The” Doernbecher, and his flaming basketball graphic adorns the outsole.

Daniel, Air Jordan X Doernbecher (2013) Most prominent on Daniel's original design was the camouflage pattern material that covers the shoe’s upper, and it shows up on the eyestay and under the shoelaces of this year’s shoe. / John, Air Jordan XIII Doernbecher (2015) John’s original design boasts a green and black color scheme inspired by the outfit he wore to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital for the first time. His original vibrant green material makes a statement on the vamp of the right AJ I “What The” Doernbecher.

Donovon, Air Jordan XV Doernbecher (2018) A fan of Japanese anime, Donovon wanted his original Air Jordan XV design to represent him as a character in his own anime story. Suede dragon scales covered the shoe’s upper, while bright gold accents represented the hero’s armor. Both elements can be found on the AJ I “What The” Doernbecher’s right tip and shiny Swoosh. / Isaac, Air Jordan V Doernbecher (2012) Isaac's Air Jordan V officially released on September 14, 2013, on what would have been his 14th birthday. The AJ I “What The” Doernbecher celebrates Isaac’s enduring spirit. The material from Isaac’s original design — which features glow-in-the-dark and black-light-activated elements inspired by his love of video games — is included on the quarter panel of the left AJ I.

Damien, Air Jordan VII Doernbecher (2016) Budding rock star Damien added a guitar pick patch on the foxing of his original design, inspired by his favorite guitar, and which includes his initials “DJP.” The patch appears on the left heel foxing of this year's shoe. / Isaiah, Air Jordan IV Doernbecher (2011) The side quarter panel and cupsole of the right shoe features the green from Isaiah's original design, which represents his perseverance through life’s ups and downs. / Jordan, Air Jordan VI Doernbecher (2009) This year’s AJ I “What The” Doernbecher right shoe features a metallic gold collar lining inspired by Jordan’s original design, and his icon “1” logo appears on the heel tab.

Cole, Air Jordan III Doernbecher (2010) Look closely at this year's left shoe collar and outsole to find Cole’s favorite design element: a grid pattern which spells “C-O-L-E” in repetition. / Tony, Air Jordan I Doernbecher (2008) Tony’s original palm trees represent his favorite tropical place, while the angel wing pattern symbolizes everyone, including his family and the Doernbecher team, who supported him during his medical journey. These same angel wings are present on the heel foxing of the left nike air max 2021 and his bright yellow contrast stitching on the Swoosh represents the good times cutting through the bad.

Ethan, Air Jordan XIV Doernbecher (2019) The same vibrant, iridescent material on the quarter panel of Ethan's original design appears on the vamp of this year's left shoe. / Oswaldo, Air Jordan IX Doernbecher (2012) Leaning into Oswaldo's “Little Chicken” nickname from his family, this year's shoe brings his custom-etched, metallic gold and black feather pattern on the tip, eyestay and forefoot overlay.

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Carissa, Air Jordan XII Doernbecher (2017) Carissa's Air Jordan XII design was all spunk, loaded with references to food, pets and colors. That energy is reflected in her design's wild, marbled pink outsole, which appears on the left outsole of the AJ I “What The” Doernbecher.

Sheridan, Air Jordan II Doernbecher (2007) A fan of paisley patterns, Sheridan came together with his Nike team to design and create a custom pattern just for him. Originally applied to the tip and quarter panel of his Air Jordan II, the iconic green paisley now makes a special appearance on the right shoe collar and upper of the AJ 1 “What The” Doernbecher. / Caden, Air Jordan VIII Doernbecher (2014) Caden's reminder to “Be Brave” is prominently placed on the lateral collar overlay on the right Air Jordan I “What The” Doernbecher, and his flaming basketball graphic adorns the outsole.

In honor of the 17th year of the program, only 17 pairs of the Air Jordan I “What The” Doernbecher were created. The first Air Jordan I “What The” Doernbecher, with a custom lasered box, was auctioned off during the Virtually Freestyle event on Feb. 25. The remaining 16 pairs will later be auctioned on eBay, and all proceeds from the sale of the AJ1 “What The” Doernbecher pairs will benefit OHSU Doernbecher patients and staff in a variety of different ways – from the delivery of advanced clinical treatment to the emotional support that helps to lift spirits and spread hope.