ANTA Shock Wave 5 PRO — In Memoriam

The ANTA Shock Wave 5 PRO In Memoriam was released January 16, 2026 — in the days surrounding the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's passing on January 26, 2020. The timing is not coincidental. The all-purple colorway, gold lettering, and honeybee motif are among the most universally recognized symbols associated with Kobe's legacy — purple and gold for the Los Angeles Lakers, and the bee as Kobe's personal spirit symbol, representing relentless work ethic and precision. "PEACE & LOVE" runs vertically in gold down the heel counter — words Kobe spoke and lived. Black diamond-shaped lateral windows add depth to the monochromatic purple upper, while the full-purple outsole completes a colorway that is total and uncompromising in its tribute. Kyrie Irving, who counted Kobe among his most significant influences, delivers this colorway as a personal statement. Released on the Shock Wave 5 PRO — the shoe that first carried his name at ANTA — the tribute could not be more fitting.

Brand: ANTA
Model: Shock Wave 5 PRO (狂潮5 PRO)
Colorway: In Memoriam (铭记) — All Purple / Gold
Style Code: 112611119S-4
Release Date: January 16, 2026
Association: Kyrie Irving — tribute colorway
Tribute: Kobe Bryant memorial colorway — released near January 26 anniversary
Category: Flagship Outdoor Performance Basketball Shoe
Special Feature: "PEACE & LOVE" gold vertical heel embroidery, gold honeybee logo, black diamond lateral windows, all-purple build
Midsole: Full-length NITROEDGE (Pebax + Nitrogen) — 82% energy return
Insole: Nitro nitrogen insole — dual-layer nitrogen system
Carbon Plate System: Triple carbon fiber — forefoot plate + midfoot shank + lateral frame
Forefoot Stack Height: 7mm (ultra-low court feel)
TPU System: Three-hardness dynamic TPU — forefoot flexible / midfoot support / heel stability
Outsole: Cement Killer high-abrasion rubber + shark-tooth traction pattern
Upper: High-tenacity knit + TPU yarn + heat-welded overlays
Weight: ~378g per shoe (EUR 42 / US 8.5)
Ankle Height: Low-top
Closure: Lace-up with midfoot strap integration
Foot Type: Normal foot / Wide foot / Flat foot friendly
Best For: Guards / Wings / Slashers — positions 1–3
Court Surface: Outdoor concrete (primary) + Indoor hardwood
Sizing Note: True to size for regular/narrow fit; half size up for wide feet
Condition: 100% Authentic & Brand New