Kyrie Irving And The ANTA KAI 1 Reveal “Playoffs” Editions In Navy And White

The two Mavericks editions drop on April 19th.

Matt Varga April 17, 2024

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The ANTA KAI 1 has released to wide acclaim, starting off the latest chapter of Kyrie Irving shoes with a bang. The first batch of colorways went in a more personal direction, expressing Kyrie-specific stories through vivid palettes of purple, pink and yellow. For those tapped into basketball shoes, the outstanding question was when his Dallas Mavericks would get their own editions- something now answered by the ANTA KAI 1 “Playoffs Navy” and ANTA KAI 1 “Playoffs White.”

Both pairs are full-throated embraces of Dallas, splitting a “Home” and “Away” configuration across the two. However, the intricate Native American detailing and patterns constant across the silhouette aren’t sacrificed in the process. Neither is Kyrie’s new trademark neon shades, easily seen on the graphics and eye stays on both editions. No doubt, the profile of these white & navy formulations is at first glance more low-key. Yet details like the wavy, gradient midsole and gold anchors towards the heel ensure that they still carry as much flash and polish as the athlete they represent.

With each pair of the ANTA KAI 1 selling out upon release, these two pairs are likely to follow suit on April 19th. The ANTA KAI 1 “Playoffs White” will be the wider released of the two, with select retailers receiving stock alongside typical ANTA channels. The “Playoffs Navy,” however, will be exclusive to the brand’s website. Expect a $125 retail price for both – early access to the draws is available now via their website.

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WHERE TO BUY

ANTA KAI 1 "Playoffs White"

SKU: 8124B1102S-10

RETAIL PRICE: $125

RELEASE DATE: Apr 19, 2024

US 04/19/2024 Friday

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in the music world, video editing and writing coverage primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers eventually led him to switching over to the footwear side of things. An avid collector, his time in the hobby stretches back more than a decade. Though always a contentious argument, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-up. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.