ANTA KAI 1 "Chief Hélà"
The ANTA KAI 1 "Chief Hélà" is a culturally significant colorway of Kyrie Irving's signature shoe that pays tribute to his Native American heritage. The name "Hélà" (pronounced Hee-lah) is his Lakota name, meaning "Little Mountain".
Product Details
· Model: ANTA KAI 1, Kyrie Irving's first signature basketball shoe.
· Colourway: The primary colorway features an all-brown upper with leather tassels, inspired by moccasins and traditional indigenous garments. A separate "Crown Jewel" variant comes in midnight purple, a color reserved for tribal chiefs' ceremonial beads, symbolizing authority and grace.
· Design Inspiration: The shoe tells the story of Irving's discovery of his mother's lineage and their ties to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Design details like tribal patterns, hieroglyphics spelling out his name, and tassel accents honor indigenous traditions.
· Cushioning: Equipped with ANTA's full-length nitrogen-injected Nitrogen foam midsole (A-FLASHEDGE technology) for a balance of soft cushioning and explosive responsiveness.
· Support: Features a midfoot support strap for lockdown, molded TPU on the lateral side, and a carbon fiber plate in the midsole for torsional rigidity and stability during aggressive movements.
· Release Date: The original brown "Chief Hélà" colorway was released on October 12, 2024, for $125 USD. The "Crown Jewel" purple variant was released on August 2, 2025, also for $125 USD.
