Anta Kai 1 Chief Hélà

Basketball shoes paying homage to designer Kyrie Irving’s Native American roots, the Anta Kai 1 Chief Hela sneakers bring modern tech backing to ballers that respect the aesthetic of ancient tradition—hard-working shoes for the court or the street. These brown and mustard-colored suede and textile Chief Hela sneakers bring Native American symbolism to a shoe that is otherwise created with basketball prowess at heart. Mesh uppers are adorned with a fringe tassel, while accents of yellow pop through stitching and patterns. Totem pole-inspired symbols speed sit on the Velcro strap, which supports the foot over a lace enclosure. The outsole has tribal patterning carved into the rubber for a fresh take on traction. As unique as a basketball shoe can get, we love this vibrant sneaker design for the symbolism that acknowledges the rich heritage of the designer’s lineage. The tassels fringing is reminiscent of Native American moccasins over a stylish trainer that will give you the edge on your best ballgame yet. The Anta Kai 1 Chief Hela sneakers were released on 13 October 2024, and retailed at $125.