ANTA’s KAI 3 “Alchemist” Turns Kyrie Irving's Philosophy Into a new Colorway

Contrasting neon yellow outsoles and zig-zagging side stabilizers bring a dynamic visual polish to the high-performance build.

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Name: ANTA KAI 3 “Alchemist”
Colorway: “Alchemist”
SKU: TBC
MSRP: $135 USD
Release Date: September 12
Where to Buy: ANTA

Kyrie Irving and ANTA are set to expand their successful basketball partnership with the launch of the KAI 3 in a highly anticipated “Alchemist” colorway.

Built with ANTA’s advanced cushioning and traction systems, the sneaker balances technical precision with cultural symbolism, reflecting Irving’s philosophy of turning challenges into strength and uplifting his team and community. The “Alchemist” colorway is draped in a deep forest green across its upper, serving as a visual representation of earth, wisdom and hidden power. The rich, textured base is accented by vibrant teal support panels featuring a faint plaid print, while metallic gold shines on the zig-zagging side panel stabilizers.

Tribal-inspired detailing brings an added layer of cultural influence to the silhouette, contrasting with the neon yellow and matte gold finishes found along the midsole and outsole. This is complete with a golden “tree of life” emblem chain hanging from the top laces.