Kyrie Irving and Anta Debut HÉLÀ Code Lifestyle Silhouette in 5 Colorways
Kyrie Irving has never been shy. Since joining ANTA in 2023, the Mavericks guard has brought his unique perspective and influence directly to the design process, crafting basketball shoes and skate-inspired lifestyle models with a maximalist approach to accessories, color combos, and general flair. The latest Kyrie signature Anta model, the HÉLÀ Code, is no different, blending hoops and lifestyle structure for a new silhouette packed with graphic accents and personal resonance.
Dropping in five introductory colorways, the ANTA HÉLÀ Code upper looks a bit like a mix between an Air Force 1 and a Reebok Club C on top of a basketball-friendly midsole similar to a Book 1. A series of panels wrap around the toe to create a wave pattern on the side panel, while a rounded, ventilated toebox is giving AF1 vibes. The midsole wraps up around the toe like a basketball shoe and the fat laces give it some extra skate energy. Honestly, it all works well together, and in the simple all-white colorway, you can see the vision clearly. Of course, when it comes to Kyrie shoes, you know simple is never where he stops.
In addition to the triple white pair, there are two more monochrome colorways in tan and deep brown, but even those have a little extra in the design. The colors are all the same, but upon closer inspection, the leather upper panels are printed with a custom Irving Family Camo that pays homage to his family history.
The other two pairs take a much bolder approach. A Kairoglyphics pair features an upper covered in rich tan and brown suede and leather featuring all-over print hieroglyphics and multicolored woven fabric across the toebox and side panel. Last but not least, an Astral Eye colorway is a mix of light blue, purple, and yellow suede and leather with more woven accents on the toebox and side panel, plus a night sky graphic on a rear panel and alternating purple and yellow laces.
The ANTA HÉLÀ Code will be released September 12, 2025 in New York City at an ANTA fashion week activation, with a global release expected later this year. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is still TBD. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
