Quick Facts
- Kyrie Irving is dropping a new ANTA Kai 3 inspired by the 432Hz frequency
- The pair uses a gradient pattern that goes from violet, the highest frequency visible on the color spectrum, to pink, symbolizing physical restoration
- Expect a drop on February 28th via ANTA and select retailers for $135
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YouTube and TikTok are full of different songs tuned to 432Hz, which many claim is the natural frequency of the universe. There isn’t hard data or scientific evidence to prove that switching from the standard 440Hz to 432Hz provides the calming, soothing, and relaxing effects many claim it does, but still, it has provided the inspiration for Kyrie Irving’s latest ANTA Kai 3 colorway.
Drawing from the concept, Kyrie and ANTA cover the Kai 3 in a gradient upper that transitions from violet to pink. Violet, the highest frequency visible on the color spectrum, symbolizes silence, stillness, and focus, while pink on the back half of the model is meant to represent physical restoration and heightened mental acuity. Metallic gold accents, found on the ANTA logo on the midfoot and Kyrie’s signature logo on the tongue and heel, reference the tuning forks used to elevate and invigorate the body on a molecular level.
Outside of the holistic theme applied throughout the color palette, the ANTA Kai 3 is packed with tech for high-class performance on the court. The layered structural lines on the upper, which evoke a river carving through rough terrain, reinforce the forefoot for quick cuts and changes of direction, while the N2 foam cushioning provides a comfortable ride for 48 minutes of action on the court.
The ANTA Kai 3 432Hz will be released on February 28, 2026 through ANTA, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Scheels, Shoe Palace, Sneaker Politics, Extra Butter, and Nice Kicks online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $135. Check below for official images of the sneaker, and download the Sole Retriever mobile app for real-time release alerts.
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