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Kyrie Irving and ANTA Introduce KAI3, Launching the KAI 3.0 Era
The KAI 3 sneaker features enhanced stability, aerodynamics, and airflow with a Chinese New Year colorway symbolizing protection and new beginnings, timed with Irving’s injury comeback.
- On Jan. 12, 2026, ANTA unveiled the KAI3, Kyrie Irving's third signature sneaker, launching the new KAI 3.0 era a week after his first public appearance with the shoe.
- The KAI3's debut colorway honors Chinese New Year with beige, gold and red tones; ANTA says the palette represents protection, abundance and new beginnings as Kyrie Irving nears a return from injury.
- Engineered for stability, the KAI3 features a reinforced hand-stitched heel counter, a forefoot stability system guiding forces heel to toe, and strategically placed vents with a nitrogen-infused N2 foam midsole.
- Retailing for $135, KAI3 will be available exclusively on Anta.com beginning January 17th, marking a pivotal evolution in Kyrie Irving’s on-court journey focused on control and precision.
- Anta framed the release as a fusion of athletic excellence and cultural storytelling tied to Irving's guiding mantra, with the KAI 3.0 philosophy emphasizing time and patient recovery, including a red tassel with gold-tone Irving charm.
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Kyrie Irving and ANTA Launch the KAI3 Basketball Shoe
©ANTA Kyrie Irving and ANTA introduce KAI3, the first release in the new KAI 3.0 era. The model signals a clear shift in Irving’s on-court phase, shaped by recovery, patience, and recalibration. KAI3 frames this period as a reset grounded in discipline and internal focus, with design choices that support control and balance during play. SNEAKERS KAI3 represents a return shaped by refinement gained during time away from competition. The concept c…
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