This Valley teenager designed an ultra rare sneaker for the Jordan Brand. Here’s the look

Jordan Carranza’s Air Jordan 1 Hi FlyEase sneakers are getting some hype.

And for good reason.

The Tulare teenager designed shoes in collaboration with shoe giant Jordan Brand through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The brand dropped the sneaker Thursday morning on Instagram and Twitter under a PE watch, which is typically reserved for exclusive shoes tied to professional athletes.

PE is short for player exclusive.

This is the first time the Jordan Brand has done a PE watch for a non-athlete.

“Just like our professional athletes, Carranza is a premier member of our Jordan Brand family. Our commitment to purpose and the values on which our brand was built should be accessible to all – regardless of ability,” the company said in a release.

Carranza has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a severe, progressive disease that leads to difficulties with movement and the eventual need for assisted breathing. Until recently, most of those with the disease did not survive beyond their teen years, according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

“I have always wanted to make a shoe,” Carranza said.

“What inspired me to make this shoe is that Nike has always been my favorite brand.”

When the 13-year-old had a call with Jordan Brand designers in late July, he came prepared with a sketch of a vision. The shoe is a play on the Air Jordan 1 Hi FlyEase design, which has elastic laces and an adjustable ankle strap attached to a zipper on the heal. This allows easy access for those who might have trouble putting on traditional lace-up sneakers.

Carranza’s version is in a blue-and-white colorway, with a logo that features an athlete in a wheelchair — along with the iconic jumpman logo and Michael Jordan’s number 23 on the sole.

“The reason I made a handicap style is that it shows me that just because you’re disabled doesn’t mean that your dream can’t come true.”

That quote and Carranza’s initials are printed on the inner sock of the sneaker.

While the shoe is getting hype, it won’t be getting a public release.

The company made just seven pairs, for the members of Carranza’s family.

“Our goal with elevating Carranza’s vision is to spark conversation about inclusivity,” in order to “leverage hype culture for positivity and good,” the company said.

This story was originally published November 18, 2021 at 8:52 AM.