The “Ribbon” colorway is centered around Kyrie Irving’s values of “unity, love, and peace,” integrating African American and Native American cultural totems.
The pictographic letters and tribal patterns on the heel allude to his spiritual heritage. The rich color combination symbolizes the fusion of Irving’s multicultural background, showcasing his inclusive and open personality. Kyrie Irving is renowned for his exceptional ball-handling skills, agile playing style, and tenacious competitive spirit. The design inspiration for the “Ribbon” colorway also draws from this basketball spirit, using color combinations and pattern designs to reflect Irving’s agility and vitality on the court, as well as his passion and dedication to the sport of basketball. Appearance Design:
Upper: The upper features a mesh base with large areas of thermoplastic reinforcement, printed with totemic patterns that display a unique cultural style.
Eyelets: There are a total of 7 sets of eyelets. The 1st to 3rd and 5th to 7th sets use flat, round eyelets reinforced with thermoplastic material; the 4th set features a dynamic flywire design for enhanced midfoot lockdown.
Tongue: The top of the tongue has a rubberized plastic badge that also serves as a pull tab.
Outer Side of the Shoe: Rubberized plastic material is added near the midfoot to enhance lateral support.
Heel: The heel is wrapped in leather material and paired with hard rubberized plastic to effectively improve the fit and support.
Performance Features:
Midsole: The full-length A-FLASHEDGE cushioning midsole provides good shock absorption and rebound performance.
Outsole: The full-length one-piece rubber outsole uses Cement Killer PRO rubber with an upgraded formula for both slip resistance and durability. The outsole features large-area deformable herringbone patterns and a dual-rotation axis design for more agile movement.
Shoe Body Strength: Thermoplastic material extends from the inner side of the toe to the heel, enhancing the strength of the shoe body.
Lining: Independent foam is added to the sides of the lining to improve the fit.
Brand: ANTA Name: Kyrie Irving x Anta KAI 1 TEAM-Ribbon Main item number: 112521603-2 Main color: white Auxiliary colors: Yellow, green Release date: 2025.01.04 Upper material: fabric, synthetic leather Sole material: rubber Heel type: Thick sole Upper height: Low upper Function: shock absorption, anti-slip, wear resistance Style: Practical Applicable season: Spring, summer, autumn, winter Closing mode: lacing
