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Kyrie Irving and ANTA are just getting started with the ANTA KAI 1.
After parting ways with Nike in 2022, Irving, one of the NBA’s most electrifying point guards, signed a long-term deal with ANTA in July 2023.
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The deal positioned him not only as a signature athlete but also granted him a leadership role as the Chief Creative Officer.
The partnership gives Irving greater creative control, allowing him to have a direct influence on design, product development, and brand marketing.
As the partnership continues to unfold, we get a glimpse of what Kai and ANTA were cooking up with a plethora of unreleased colorways.
Take a detailed look at every unreleased ANTA KAI 1 sample below.
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ANTA KAI 1 “Pink/Yellow”
- If there’s one thing that Kyrie’s creativity won’t shy from, it’s color with this iteration being a prime example
- The gradient treatment on the TPU lateral support is a nice addition
ANTA KAI 1 “Sun”
- Though summer is over, the “Sun” ANTA KAI 1 will never fade with its bright orange and yellow color combination that can’t be missed
- The “Sun” lettering and design on the midfoot strap are just as captivating as the rest of the shoe
ANTA KAI 1 “Moon”
- As a counterpart to the “Sun” colorway, the ANTA KAI 1 “Moon is the perfect contrast with the rich purple hue
- The star-like details and phases of the moon on the forefoot area bring the colorway together
ANTA KAI 1 “Chief Hela”
- Kyrie’s embraced his Indigenous roots from his Nike to sneaker free agent days
- Continuing the tradition is the “Chief Hela” colorway with premium materials
ANTA KAI 1 “Alternate Chief Hela”
- Like the brown and yellow pair, the beige and blue “Chief Hela” continues the rich storytelling of Kyrie’s roots
- The details, patterns, and materials stand out on the alternate pair
ANTA KAI 1 “White/Metallic Blue”
- While not as loud as other colorways, the details that shine are the “Metallic Blue” treatment on the tongue logo, TPU, and top midsole area
- A sail midsole and red pull tab add the perfect balance of color
ANTA KAI 1 “White/Blue/Multi-Color”
- At first glance, the pair is nearly identical to the aforementioned colorway but the multi-color lining sets it apart
- Striking the perfect balance of simple and eye-catching, every aspect of the pair works well in unison
ANTA KAI 1 “Light Blue”
- While every colorway so far has been a hit, the light blue KAI 1 with the translucent milky outsole is a must-have if a retail release is in the pipeline
- What’s cooler than being cool? Ice cold
ANTA KAI 1 “Duke”
- The Duke brotherhood is next level as Blue Devils dominate the league making Kyrie’s homage to his alma mater a no-brainer
- With two different colorways, the “Duke” ANTA KAI 1s combine the signature blue, black, and white color palette of the university
ANTA KAI 1 “Black/Yellow/Blue”
- The ANTA KAI 1 cook-up is elite as the black, yellow, and blue iteration is an automatic neckbreaker
- The pattern on the toe box, laces, and sidewall bring all of the hues together
ANTA KAI 1 “Sail/Brown/Blue”
- The ANTA KAI 1 stays regal with an elevated look thanks to the combination of earth tones with hits of blue, red, and even gold
- Once again, the sidewalls and toe box steal the show
ANTA KAI 1 “Red/Orange”
- Warm tones grace another KAI 1 as a rich red and vibrant orange are met with sail and light blue
- The colorblocking of the KAI 1 is next level and the minds behind the colorways waste don’t waste any opportunity
ANTA KAI 1 “Yellow/Orange/Blue”
- The yellow, orange, and blue KAI 1 is another example of how the silhouette is the perfect canvas for Irving
- The outsole treatment brings the colorway together
ANTA KAI 1 “Black/Green/Blue”
- The ANTA KAI 1 gets creative with the upper with an all-over pattern
- The aged-like outsole is a nice touch on the pair
