ANTA KAI 1

The ANTA KAI 1 is Kyrie Irving’s first basketball signature shoe with Chinese basketball brand ANTA. Its debut release coming in March 2024 with the “Artist On Court” colorway. Following the severance of the relationship between Mavericks star Kyrie Irving and Nike, the future of the immensely popular line of Kyrie Irving shoes was entirely in doubt. Enter Chinese sneaker brand ANTA, who signed the Dallas guard to a long-term deal towards the middle of the following year.

2024 at long last brought the fruits of their relationship to the public. The initial “Artist On Court” was an instant sell-out, boding well for the future of the ANTA KAI 1. Since that release, each follow-up edition has matched that success. The current list of colorways is as follows:

March 23rd – “KAIVERSE” (China-exclusive, limited to 323 pairs)
April 12th – “Enlightened Warrior”
April 19th – “Playoffs White” & “Playoffs Navy”
May 11th – “Mother’s Day” 
June 5th – “Playoffs Energy”

Future colorways include the ANTA KAI 1 “Triple Black” and “Chief Hela,” each officially confirmed for later release. Additionally, most of the PE styles that Irving has worn on court have eventually hit shelves, so keep a close eye on what #11 rocks if you’re a fan of the silhouette. In fact, Game 1 of the Finals brought first images of an offshoot model to the public when Kyrie sported the ANTA KAI 1 Speed, expected to hit shelves this Summer/Fall.

Below you’ll find our latest coverage of the the latest signature Kyrie Irving shoes, including new colorways and upcoming release dates.