Nike Release Dates 2014 – Basketball Elite Series Collection: LeBron 11 Elite, Kobe 9 Elite, KD VI Elite ‘Hero’ [Photos]

As a sequel to the "Elite Team" collection, Nike will release the "Hero" collection on May 9, featuring super hero-inspired themes of LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant's signature sneakers.

"The Nike Basketball Elite Series Hero Collection represents the best for the best: footwear designed to the superhuman specifications of James, Bryant and Durant," Nike wrote about the "Hero" collection.

First up is the LeBron 11 Elite that will be released in a Laser Crimson/Black-Sport Turquoise colorway, which will sell at $275 in select Nike stores worldwide.

This edition features a crimson-based upper part accented with black and turquoise hints, and is finished off by a metallic iridescent full translucent outsole. Nike noted that this tweaked edition of LeBron's signature sneaker was designed according to James' specifications.

"The LeBron 11 Elite Hero edition is tailored to James's game and is sleek and strong, all in a laser crimson color. The shoe represents an evolution of the LEBRON 11, now with a lower cut and new articulated external cage to keep him contained for the playoff run," Nike noted.

Bryant's ninth Nike signature sneaker will arrive at retailers in a Wolf Grey/Sport Turquoise-Court Purple colorway and will sell at $225 per pair.

The Kobe 9 Elite "Hero" sports a grey-based upper part with a multi-color Flyknit area and turquoise and purple hints throughout the shoe. The sneaker is finished off with a wolf-grey outsole.

Aside from its impressive look, this shoe boasts Nike's Lunarlon, Flywire, and Flyknit technology that were combined to form an ultra-lightweight sneaker.

Also included in the latest collection from Nike is the Turbo Green/Vivid Pink-Night Shade colorway, which will be available for $200 per pair worldwide.

The KD VI Elite "Hero" features a turbo-green based Flywire upper part, paired with Kevlar aramid fibers, and finished off with night shade green and orange accents. This edition of Durant's sixth signature shoe was specifically made to fit KD's versatility on the hard court.

"This turbo green colored shoe features Flywire technology, reinforced with Kevlar aramid fibers, providing Durant with lockdown support for his versatile style of play," Nike noted.