Matt Varga The ANTA KAI 1 “Enlightened Warrior” drops tomorrow, April 12th. A men’s size run from 8M to 15M is anticipated, with the shoes commanding a $125 retail price. The second wide release of Kyrie Irving’s new signature boasts a hypnotic monochromatic upper, with alternating accents across both shoes brightening up the silhouette in hits of neon green, pink and orange. ANTA.com is your primary source to get your hands on a pair, but a select handful of retailers will also be receiving stock. See our “Where To Buy” section just below for all the relevant links, with our initial coverage intact ahead of that.
WHERE TO BUY
ANTA KAI 1 "Enlightened Warrior"
US 04/12/2024 Friday
| Retailer | Time | Shipping | Release type | Status | Reminder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTA | 10:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
| Sneaker Politics | 10:00 | North America Only | Sold Out | Sold Out | - | |
| Extra Butter | 10:00 | North America Only | Sold Out | Sold Out | - |
Though the popularity of Kyrie Irving shoes during his time with Nike was unquestioned, the end of that deal threw the future of his trademark into question. Luckily for him and his fans, the ANTA KAI 1 has been off to a hot start in the first couple months of its lifespan. ANTA has now officially announced the ANTA KAI 1 “Enlightened Warrior” that serves its next step.
The first thing that jumps out is the continued presence of orange, purple and pink, a palette dominant with “Artist On Court” and still influential on the “KAIVERSE” pair. Here, it’s deployed via scattered stripes on the toe-box and midsole that alternate between shoes, running the spectrum from pink to neon green across the two. Additionally, the pattern that dresses the upper is radically changed, going from the radial, sun-like design from past editions to opposing patches of black & white geometry. The combination of all these factors men that even if the colors at play are more conservative, the end product is just as explosive as ever, a philosophy shaping up as a constant across his new signature line.
The ANTA KAI 1 “Enlightened Warrior” releases April 12th for $125, dropping via ANTA channels and select retailers. A draw via ANTA.com opens on April 9th. An additional detailed image is included below for you to get a sense of this pair ahead of its debut.
Staying on the Mavericks’ basketball shoes, Kyrie’s teammate is unveiling some new footwear with the Jordan Luka 2 “Hyper Pink.”
