Kyrie Irving made history this year by signing his father to Anta, becoming the first father-son duo in the sneaker industry. The Anta Kai 1 'Speed' is a variant of the Anta Kai 1 dedicated to Dred Irving and I was finally able to pick up a pair and compare it directly to the Anta Kai 1 'Chief Hela'. The Anta Kai 1 Speed 'Tribe' dropped on October 26 for $125 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, cushioning, traction, sizing, fit, support and lockdown and find out what shoe I'd prefer out of the two. On feet and on court footage included!

The Anta Kai 1 has been a standout basketball shoe in 2024, making a splash with bold and vibrant colorways. One colorway captured people's attention when Kyrie Irving wore them on court, originally thought to be inspired by moccasins. We've now learned it's a colorway dedicated to Kyrie Irving's Native American heritage. The Anta Kai 1 'Chief Hela' releases on October 12 for $125 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, quality, details, cushioning, traction, sizing and fit. On feet and on court footage included!