Black History Month-Themed Kicks That Stand Out This February

In recent years, along with celebrating the achievements and contributions of African-Americans, Black History Month has resulted in a number of sneaker releases from the industry's biggest brands. This year was no different. Check below for some of the best Black History Month kicks. 

Kyrie 3 BHM

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Unlike when Nike's Black History Month collection first began, the 2017 line now includes signature sneakers from some of the brand's biggest names, including Kyrie Irving's Kyrie 3.

Air Jordan 1 BHM

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Nike's yearly collection "celebrates Black heritage, in sport and beyond," while historically supporting youth and their communities through their Ever Higher Fund.

Jordan Trunner BHM

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Nike also is a longtime partner with the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs, National Head Start and Coach Across America.

Adidas Harden Vol. 1 BHM

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Adidas' Black History Month collection honors tennis legend Arthur Ashe. James Harden's "Harden Vol. 1" features a black and gray knit upper capped off with premium white leather and black contrasts.

LeBron 14 BHM

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Along with giving LeBron James' latest offering a BHM colorway, Nike forged new partnerships with MENTOR and PeacePlayers International to open up opportunities for youth and foster diversity.

Air Jordan 1 GS BHM

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After its Black History Month collection originated in 2005 with just an Air Force 1, the collection has grown to feature multiple Air Jordan 1 offerings in 2017.

NikeCourt Flare BHM

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Performance footwear is a major part of this year's collection, which features a NikeCourt Flare with a Black History Month-influenced marble upper.

Adidas D Rose 7 BHM

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The D Rose 7 pairs a classic white upper and black accents, paying homage to the traditional performance gear of Arthur Ashe's era.

Nike LunarEpic BHM

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A charcoal Flyknit upper and gold Swoosh complete Nike's BHM take on the LunarEpic.

Adidas Dame 3 BHM

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The "AA" graphic printed on the Dame 3's left sockliner not only represents Arthur Ashe's initials but also AIDS Awareness and Anti-Apartheid.

KD 9 BHM

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Kevin Durant's ninth signature shoe gets a black/white split colorway for Black History Month with a gold accent on the tongue.  

Nike Air Force 1 Hi BHM

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The original Nike Black History Month shoe was a low-top Air Force 1, and the brand furthered the sneaker's legacy by adding an ankle support strap that reads "EQUALITY." The "EQUALITY" branding also appears on a series of Nike tees this year. 

Nike AF1 Upstep BHM

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With a marble upper that mirrors the outsole of the Air Force 1 Hi BHM, this February's AF1 Upstep has a look that won't go unnoticed.