ANTA KT "The Mountain 1.0" — Jian Shan 见山, Built for the Blacktop

The ANTA KT "The Mountain 1.0" (112121601-1) — officially the "White Blue" or "Jian Shan 见山" edition — is a lightweight, summer-optimized performance basketball shoe from Klay Thompson's signature lineage. Released in Spring 2021, this takedown model strips the flagship KT6 framework down to its essentials, prioritizing maximum breathability, lateral support, and linear speed for outdoor court runners.

Design & Aesthetic Concept

• The Mountain Motif: Design elements extracted directly from the KT6 framework — a clean white base paired with sharp water-blue and ice-blue gradient hits running along the trim, midsole, and branding accents.
• A-Shock Fiber Upper: Specialized A-Shock Fiber mesh matrix forms an ultra-thin, highly breathable, yet structurally non-stretch boundary that keeps the foot cool and secure during hot outdoor games.

Core Signature Technologies

• ALTI-FLASH Midsole: The exact flagship ALTI-FLASH foam technology found in the premium KT6 — a supercritical-style fluid column formulation that absorbs vertical impact forces effortlessly while maintaining an explosive, high-energy rebound.
• Mountain-Shaped TPU Outrigger: A massive, rigid, mountain-shaped TPU lateral wing frames the side walls, locking the foot tightly over the footbed and serving as a solid physical wall to prevent foot rollover during sharp defensive slides and hard crossover stops.

Outsole Control & Court Surface Advice

• Water Ripple Traction: Aggressive, multi-directional water-ripple rubber outsole with exceptionally wide and deeply cut tread lines that shed outdoor dust, dirt, and fine concrete sand for a consistent, non-slip court bite.
• High Wear Compound: Extra-thick rubber formulation makes this model highly recommended for raw asphalt, concrete playgrounds, and rough streetball parks — excellent physical durability against abrasion.

Sizing & Fit Recommendations

• Standard / Narrow Profiles (TTS): Fits comfortably true to size for a secure, highly protective technical performance lock.
• Wide Footers (2E+): The rigid mountain-shaped TPU wing does not expand or stretch easily. Wide-footed hoopers or players with high arches should go up a half size to prevent excessive pinching along the outer midfoot boundary.