Black History Month (BHM) is just a few days away and Nike is ready to set the tone for 2019 with its BHM themed collection.
The collection was inspired by “an assortment of national African patterns, brought together onto modernized prints in a theme of Afro-futurism in sport,” according to the brand’s press release.
The Ballerific Kicks will include some of Nike’s classics like the Lebron 15’s, Kyrie 5’s and Air Jordan 1’s.
Each sneaker is designed with the culture in mind, and will feature Afrocentric detailing, including kente cloth accents and the branding of applicable words such as “Equality”.
The Senior Creative Director for Nike Basketball, Jonathan Johnson Griffin, described how the collection aligns with the athlete and the improvement of their community.
“In sport, there’s a movement happening where athletes are inviting others to discover the full side of who they are, through finding their voices and improving their communities,” he says. “We wanted that movement to inspire this year’s design.”
The prices will range from $110-$200, and they’re expected to drop February 1.
Will you be grabbing a pair?
