Nike will celebrate Black History Month with the release of 16 apparel and 12 shoes, including the signature shoes of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and Kyrie Irving.

The LeBron 12 will be released in Black/White-Metallic Silver colorway. It features a black-based upper part combined with metallic silver laces and white Nike Swoosh logo. It is finished off with an icy blue translucent outsole.

The Nike LeBron 12 "BHM" will be available for $220 per pair. Nike will also release this edition of James' latest signature shoe in gradeschool sizes for $165 per pair on Jan. 24 on Nike.com and select retailers worldwide.

The KD 7 will arrive at retailers in Black/Wolf Grey/White colorway. It features a black and white-based upper part with wolf grey laces and unique pattern on the Nike Swoosh logo. The "BHM" logo is present on the tongue of this sneaker that was finished with a translucent blue outsole.

The KD 7 "BHM" will be available for $170 per pair for men's sizes and $120 for gradeschool sizes on Jan. 24 on Nike.com on a limited basis.

The Kobe 9 Elite will also be featured in Nike's Black History Month Collection as it set to hit shelves in Black/White colorway. The shoe features a black-based upper part combined with a white-based area on the opposite side, finished off with a white outsole.

This edition of the Kobe 9 Elite, Bryant's latest high-top Nike signature shoe, will come out on Jan. 19 on Nike.com and select Nike stores worldwide with retail price set at $250 per pair.

The Kyrie 1, the first Nike signature shoe of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar guard Kyrie Irving, will come out in White/Dark Grey/Black colorway. It features a white-based upper part combined with wolf grey laces, finished off with black tongue, lining, Nike Swoosh logo and outsole.

The Kyrie 1 "BHM" will hit the sneaker market on Jan. 19 with retail price set at $130 per pair.

All four signature sneakers features three different prints placed on black and white palette. According to Nike, this year's Black History Month collection was made to honor athletes and leaders who made impacts with their courage and determination.

"Sport is an incredible platform to inspire and encourage positive social change," Nike Brand Vice President and General Manager of Global Basketball Michael Jackson said in a statement. "Our 2015 Black History Month Collection honors and celebrates the athletes and leaders who have influenced global culture and have paved the way for our next generation."

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