Kyrie Irving x ANTA KAI 1 Playoff sneaker pack: Features explored

Kyrie Irving and the ANTA sportswear label co-designed yet another colorway of the player’s signature shoe, dubbed ANTA KAI 1. This time around, the duo created a "Playoffs" sneaker pack with two iterations of the ANTA KAI 1 silhouette, namely “Navy” and “White.”

Kyrie and ANTA have released the two-pack of hues to commemorate the Mavericks' participation in the NBA playoffs. These designs are a continuation of the Artist on Court and Enlightened Warrior models.

The Kyrie Irving x ANTA KAI 1 Playoffs sneaker pack will be available for purchase on Friday, April 19, 11 AM CT, 9 AM PST and 12 PM EST. Both colorways, available in sizes 8–15, will be sold via the online stores of ANTA with a price tag of $125 per pair.

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Features of Kyrie Irving x ANTA KAI 1 Playoffs sneaker colorways

Following his departure from Nike, NBA player Kyrie Irving joined forces with ANTA, who gave him the new ANTA KAI 1, which is now his trademark sneaker. During this time, Irving has also been given the position of Chief Creative Officer for the firm, which grants him a greater degree of authority over the direction that his line will take.

Two new colors, Playoffs White and Playoffs Navy, are included in the ANTA KAI 1 Playoff Pack collection. As a reflection of Irving's physical, mental, and spiritual quest in the realm of basketball, these styles pay homage to his distinctive personal style as well as his profound roots in African American and Indigenous ancestry.

Papyrus White is used for the outer part of the Playoffs White variation, which also features Neon Lotus Pink lace loops as well as green grass elements. All of these features are complemented by a metallic gold ANTA insignia. In addition, the toe top of this colorway contains a weaving design that is influenced by Native American culture, which contributes to the shoe's cultural theme.

The brand underlines the significance of the White colorway in the following words,

“This colorway was worn during Kyrie's epic game winner. The top cap features the iconic Native American-inspired weaving from “Artists on Court,” in a new color combo: Deep Sea Blue, and Secret Green.”

On the other hand, the Playoff Navy is dressed in Deep Sea Blue with pink and green decorations that are extremely similar to those of the other colors, preserving the pack's overall thematic uniformity.

The description of the Navy colorway on the brand’s site reads,

“The Deep Sea Blue Upper along with the Acid Green honors Kyrie's Tribe and the city of Dallas.”

A forefoot closure strap that offers extra safety and rubber threading that is suitable for Irving's explosive play style are two of the performance characteristics that are integrated into both variations of the ANTA KAI 1.

The motifs on the heel, as well as the hieroglyphic alphabet, are not only beautiful; they are also meaningful, encapsulating Irving's concept of "mastering your craft" and his connection to his tribal ancestors.

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Keep your eye out for the ANTA KAI 1 "Playoffs" sneaker pack that will be accessible soon. Interested readers are encouraged to sign up on the brand’s site for timely alerts on their arrival.

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