ANTA Basketball Shoes: The Kai and KT Signature Lines, Fit and Where to Buy
ANTA runs signature lines for Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, and prices the current models in the same band as the Nike and Jordan flagships this site tracks.
Which company makes ANTA basketball shoes?
ANTA Sports makes ANTA basketball shoes. The Chinese sportswear company runs the Kai signature line with Kyrie Irving and the KT line with Klay Thompson, plus a ZAP line fronted by Donte DiVincenzo.
ANTA announced a lifetime deal with Klay Thompson in February 2026, the first in ANTA Basketball history, after 12 years together. Kyrie Irving signed a five-year deal in 2023 and was named chief creative officer of ANTA Basketball, after Nike ended the Kyrie line covered in Nike Kyrie 7. All three players are guards, and both signature lines are numbered: the Kai 3 and the KT 11 are the current models.
Which ANTA basketball shoes can you buy?
ANTA basketball shoes you can buy centre on the Kai 3 and KT 11, the current Kai and KT signature models. Earlier generations, the ZAP line and non-signature models such as the Bubble Bomb sit alongside them.
| Model | Line | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai 3 | Kai — Kyrie Irving | Current | Released January 2026; $135 on the 12 September 2026 colourway. Nitrogen-infused foam midsole in a denser foam carrier |
| Kai 2 | Kai | Previous generation | Superseded by the Kai 3 |
| Kai 1 and Kai 1 Speed | Kai | Earlier generation | The first Kai model and its variant |
| KT 11 | KT — Klay Thompson | Current | Released spring 2026 at $140 on anta.com; built for quick cuts, pull-up jumpers and first-step speed |
| KT10 | KT | Previous generation | Released November 2024 |
| ZAP 2 | ZAP — Donte DiVincenzo | Player-fronted line | Nitrogen cushioning; the ZAP line launched in 2023 |
| Bubble Bomb | Standalone | Non-signature model | Sold in men's and women's versions |
Who are ANTA basketball shoes best for?
ANTA basketball shoes suit guards who play indoors. All three player lines are fronted by guards, and WearTesters found the Kai 3's soft rubber reliable indoors but not durable enough for outdoor play.
Price is not the separating factor it once was. A Kai 3 at $135 and a KT 11 at $140 sit inside the $130 to $155 range of the current Nike flagships and beside the Jordan Tatum 4 at $130 and Luka 5 at $135, all recorded on this site's brand pages on 4 September 2026.
Where ANTA does well
- Covers guard movement across the Kai, KT and ZAP lines
- Fits true to size in length and width on the Kai 3, per WearTesters
- Sells direct through anta.com and a Beverly Hills flagship store
Where ANTA falls short
- Wears quickly outdoors on the Kai 3's soft rubber outsole
- Favours court feel over impact absorption in the Kai 3's low-profile midsole
Where can you buy ANTA basketball shoes?
ANTA basketball shoes sell through anta.com and ANTA stores, including the Beverly Hills flagship that opened in February 2026 as the brand's first North American store.
ANTA opened that store during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles and used the opening to announce the Klay Thompson lifetime deal. Availability and pricing in other markets, including the Philippines, are not yet sourced on this page.
How do ANTA basketball shoes fit?
ANTA basketball shoes fit true to size on the Kai 3, which WearTesters found true in both length and width, with a naturally proportioned toe box rather than a narrow one.
No wear test consulted covers the fit of the KT 11 or the ZAP line, so the finding applies to the Kai 3 only. Wide-footed players can compare New Balance Basketball Shoes, and Signature Basketball Shoes explains how signature tooling differs from a team shoe.
What comes before choosing a brand?
The court you play on and the fit you need come before brand choice. Basketball Shoes covers that first decision — cut height, traction, cushioning, position fit and budget.
A brand page narrows the field once you know what you are looking for. The selection guide comes first if you do not.