Young Heart Patient Designs NIKE Shoe

Oswaldo Jimenez holds his new Nike shoe called, "Pollitos."  (Izzy Ventura)

The sneaker comes in a black/white/gold colorway. With a lasered feather pattern and fighting chicken graphic on the sock liner, "POLLITO" pays homage to Oswaldo's Mexican roots with a with a red and green outsole option. His favorite number, 17, is engraved on the back heel and his birth date, September 13, is inside the tongue.   (Izzy Ventura)

Oswaldo Jimenez poses with his Nike design team Ben Kirschner and Matt Bowman (Izzy Ventura.)

Oswaldo Jimenez designs his own Nike shoe. (Daniel Root )

Oswaldo Jimenez and his younger brother Aviram. (Izzy Ventura)

Here’s another photo of Oswaldo Jimenez and his design team. (Izzy Ventura)