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Elena Delle Donne's icy new kicks pay homage to blind sister

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Elena Delle Donne's new shoe line isn't just about looks; it's about feel.

Delle Donne's Nike Hyperdunk 2016 PE look awesome, but they also feature a tongue with raised textures and stitching as a tribute to her sister, Lizzie, who was born blind and has special needs:

And here's a picture of the tongue, which features the "I Love You" symbol in sign language:

"The biggest thing that I love is some of the details are raised because my sister is blind, so all of our communication is through touch," Delle Donne told Sports Illustrated in an interview.