ANTA KAI 3 "Calcite" — Sunstone

The KAI 3 "Calcite" is Kyrie Irving's vision of what it means to move with complete intention. Named after calcite — the mineral known to ancient Vikings as "sunstone" and used as a navigational compass across the North Atlantic — this colorway channels the stone's symbolic properties of focus, vitality, and mental clarity into a performance shoe built for the modern game.

Every visual element carries purpose. The upper wraps the foot in a multi-tonal blend of glowing orange and marigold, representing warmth, illumination, and forward momentum. At the heel, a sundial motif references the ancient tool used for direction and precision — a nod to Kyrie's own philosophy that alignment between mindset and movement is what separates good from great. Each pair also ships with an exclusive Calcite-edition shoe pendant and collectible box.

Underneath the design sits one of ANTA's most refined performance platforms. Full-palm Nitrogen Technology delivers a responsive, lightweight ride built for explosive rebounds and transitions. A midfoot carbon plate adds structural integrity and torque support during lateral cuts, while the TPU sidewall cages the foot without restricting natural motion. The padded heel counter locks the ankle in place, and the multi-directional anti-slip outsole tread grips clean and dusty courts alike.

The KAI 3 "Calcite" is a shoe for players who move with clarity, compete with confidence, and trust the process — step by step, with purpose.

Style Code:     112631110-6
Colorway:       Calcite (太阳石)
Color Detail:   Orange/Marigold — multi-tonal monochromatic upper
Category:       Performance Basketball Shoe
Upper Material: Woven TPU mesh with fused hot-melt overlays
Midsole:        Full-Palm Nitrogen Technology (ETPU) — responsive & lightweight
Support:        Midfoot carbon plate — torque support & structural stability
                TPU sidewall — lateral containment & edge support
Heel:           Padded heel counter — ankle lockdown
Outsole:        Rubber — multi-directional anti-slip traction pattern
Signature Details:
  - Sundial motif at heel — ancient navigation symbol, alignment of mind & movement
  - KAI Shield logo on tongue
  - Exclusive Calcite shoe pendant (included)
  - Exclusive Calcite collectible box (included)
Inspiration:    Calcite mineral (sunstone) — focus, vitality, and mental clarity
                Viking navigational heritage — precision and purposeful direction
Release Info:   April 4, 2026