Kyrie Irving’s ANTA KAI 1 Emerges In “Triple Black”

The traditional colorway proves uncharacteristic in Irving's new line.

Matt Varga May 29th, 2024 (updated)

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With the Boston Celtics securing their NBA Finals berth over the long weekend, just one question remains: can Kyrie and the Dallas Mavericks put the nail in the Timberwolves’ coffin? Though Irving has sported the ANTA KAI 1 Chief Hélà colorway for most of the WCF, the latest pair to begin surfacing would be a fitting piece for the close-out. Images are continuing to roll in of the ANTA KAI 1 in a sleek “Triple Black” colorway.

Given the pairs that preceded this one, it doesn’t take a designer to note how this pair diverges from the ANTA KAI 1 looks we’ve gotten so far. The abstract, radial and geometric designs that marked past pairs are entirely absent. Washed away in the service of the conservative greyscale arrangement, the mesh upper instead turns to a staid, unadorned layout. The “Triple Black” turnaround is all-encompassing, largely draping the silhouette. The few exceptions are in the #11 decal at the forefoot and Irving’s logo on the tongue, maintaining a sleek profile while adding some metallic pop.

Release details remain scant for the ANTA KAI 1 “Triple Black” at the time of writing. However, it is worth noting that previous drops were only announced a few days ahead of time. Keep this article and our Sneaker Release Dates hub within reach for the latest.

Sticking to signature shoes, the Nike KD 17 notches its first themed collection with the KD 17 “Producer Pack” on June 14th.

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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 video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.