A Closer Look at the Nike Kobe 9 Elite "Black History Month"

As Black History Month approaches, Nike has chosen to honor select athlete’s signature lines with special edition sneakers. In celebration of the occasion, Nike has decided to release a black and white version of the Kobe 9 Elite, which features a Flyknit upper decorated with a mishmash of high contrast black and white pixel patterns, atop a fresh white sole unit. A portion of the proceeds from this collection will go towards the Ever Higher Fund, which help underserved youth reach their potential through sport. The Kobe 9 Elite is scheduled for release on January 19 and will retail for $250 USD.