Every January, Nike launches its
famous Black History Month Collection that pays homage to the
achievements of black athletes around the globe. Since its debut in
2005, the annual collection from Nike has evolved from just a single Air
Force 1 to an extensive assortment of products.
The
limited-edition 2016 collection is inspired by seminal individuals who
rewrote history with their pivotal performances. This year's iteration
features a total of 28 products, spanning from basketball, tennis,
football, running, Nike iD, and Jordan Brand. The custom geometric
motifs and Pan African-inspired palette gives the 2016 collection its
distinct global sensibility and identity.
Our favorite basketball sneakers headline the collection, namely: The LEBRON 13, KD8, Kyrie 2, and Kobe 11.
These signature models will be available in mens and youth sizes in
select stores. Some stores will also be carrying BHM hoodies, T-shirts,
and shorts. The availability and pricing for the kicks are as follows:
SHOE PRICE RELEASE DATE
KOBE XI ELITE LOW BHM 10,795 1/16/2016
KD 8 BHM 9,895 1/23/2016
KYRIE 2 BHM 7,495 1/18/2016
LEBRON XIII BHM 10,795 1/23/2016
THESE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT:
NIKE PARK SM MOA
NIKE PARK THE FORT
NIKE STADIUM GLORIETTA
NIKE STADIUM ROCKWELL
FORUM GREENHILLS
TITAN GLORIETTA 5
TITAN UP TOWN
TITAN RONAC
TITAN SHANG
TITAN TAFT
TITAN TWO PARKADE
TITAN MOLITO
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Serena
Williams’s perpetual drive to trump expectations, break records and
redefine a sport. Kobe Bryant’s phenomenal 81-point game for the Los
Angeles Lakers in 2006. Sanya Richards-Ross’ gold-medal-winning
400-meter race. Chris Paul’s off-court drive to level the playing field.
These pivotal performances and seminal individuals rewrote history and
catalyzed community — they also serve as the driving inspiration behind
the 2016 Black History Month collection.
Since
its debut in 2005, Nike’s annual Nike Black History Month collection
has evolved from a single Nike Air Force 1 to an extensive product
assortment that pays homage to the achievements of black athletes
worldwide. The limited-edition 2016 collection, with staggered launches
running from January to mid-February, features a vibrant cascade of 28
products, spanning tennis, basketball, football, running, Nike iD and
Jordan Brand. Its distinctly global sensibility is reflected in a vivid
Pan African-inspired color palette, with custom geometric motifs.
The collection kicks off with Basketball footwear releases including the LEBRON 13, KD8, KYRIE 2 and the KOBE 11.
Signature models from Lebron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant will
also be offered in youth sizes. Other category launches include: Air
Force 1, Nike Air Footscape Magista and Nike Roshe One (including an
additional BHM-themed Roshe One Nike iD offering) from Nike Sportswear; NikeCourt Flare footwear
from Tennis; Streak LT 3 footwear from Running; and the Air Jordan 1
Nouveau and AJ1 High for girls from Jordan Brand. A BHM-themed Magista Obra FGboot and Jordan Spike 40 follow in February. BHM apparel comprises hoodies, T-shirts and shorts.
The
Black History Month collection honors and celebrates Black heritage, in
sport and beyond, around the world while also providing financial
support to Nike’s Ever Higher Fund, which was created to bring
mentorship, sport and all of its benefits to African American youth.
Nike
is proud to support numerous national and local organizations that
provide services to underrepresented youth, including African American
youth, during the year, through community development, coaching, city
league sport programs, and early childhood development programs.
Long-time partners include the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Boys and
Girls Clubs, National Head Start and Coach Across America.
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