Sneakerheads rejoice! On March 6, Kyrie Irving's first-ever signature shoe with Anta will be released. Officially named the āKAI 1,ā Irving's shoe features graphics that revolve around his Native American Ancestry, per ESPN's Nick DePaula.
The KAI 1 will be available globally on Anta.com for $125.
OFFICIAL: Kyrie Irvingās 1st signature shoe with ANTA ā the KAI 1 ā will release on March 6th in Dallas at Sneaker Politics and globally on https://t.co/SY6Cf31lFR for $125.
Shoe features graphics & details throughout inspired by Irvingās Native American ancestry. pic.twitter.com/mAkaTVd2JB
ā Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) February 27, 2024
Upon the announcement, many couldn't help but be amazed at the superstar's new sneaker.
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ā JC (@jakezamcop) February 27, 2024
125???? hooooly steaaal!!!! LFG thanks Kai!
ā Kobe (@mamba4evaeva) February 27, 2024
Wishlist.
I'm gon get me a pair come September, God willing!ā Carlou (@bobby_kados) February 27, 2024
Definitely grabbing a pair.
ā Aamir (@aamir_bhojwani) February 27, 2024
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ā ilDurantianoš (@frafou95MXer) February 27, 2024
Iām copping these mfs @KyrieIrving
ā Coach Swishh š (43-33) (@CoachSwishh_) February 27, 2024




Those are clean!!
ā Trey Hardin (@treyhardin) February 27, 2024
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Uncle Drew signed with the rapidly rising Chinese brand in June last year after being dropped by Nike in 2022. Before parting ways, Irving had a signature shoe line with Nike since 2014.
Now, a new chapter of basketball footwear is set to begin for the Dallas Mavericks guardā¦and Anta as a whole it seems. In addition to the signature shoes, Irving was also named the Chief Creative Officer of Anta as part of his deal. Other well-known ballers who are signed with Anta include Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Gordon Hayward.
Irving's well-designed shoe very much complements his on-court abilities. This season, the Mavericks star is averaging 25.7 points, 5.3 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game.
Co-leading the team with Luka Doncic, Irving is one of the biggest reasons why Dallas has a winning record (33-24) at the moment. The Mavericks have won seven out of their last 10 outings and are within arms reach of the fifth, sixth and seventh seeds in the West (Mavs are currently eighth).
They'll be playing against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, and Kyrie Irving is expected by many to come up with dazzling highlight plays once again.