ANTA KAI 3 “Mother’s Love”: Release Date, Price & Design Details

Kyrie Irving’s ANTA signature line, the ANTA KAI 3, is getting a new “Mother’s Love” colorway dedicated to the strength and devotion of mothers everywhere. Early access launched on ANTA’s official US site on July 15, 2026, with a general release set for July 18. Here’s everything confirmed so far on release timing, pricing, design details, and availability outside the US.

ANTA KAI 3 “Mother’s Love” (Photo: ANTA official site)

What is the ANTA KAI 3 “Mother’s Love”?

The ANTA KAI 3 is the signature basketball shoe line Kyrie Irving designs with Chinese sportswear brand ANTA, where he serves as Chief Creative Officer. The KAI series has a history of colorways honoring motherhood, including a previous “Mother’s Day” release, and “Mother’s Love” continues that tradition.

According to ANTA’s official product page, the design is “inspired by the bonds that shape greatness,” paying tribute to “the strength, patience, and unconditional love of mothers.”

Release Date and How to Buy

At the time of writing, every listed size on ANTA’s official product page shows as “Out of Stock” — a sign of strong early demand shortly after early access opened. Check the official site for restocks or further availability updates.

Price

The “Mother’s Love” colorway is priced at $135 USD (before tax). For comparison, the standard ANTA KAI 3, released in January 2026, retails for $125. The premium likely reflects the special embroidery and included badge.

Design Highlights

The graffiti-style “Mother’s Love” logo on the tongue (Photo: ANTA official site)

Rose pink colorway with a subtle floral print

The upper is finished in a soft rose pink with a delicate floral pattern woven throughout. From a distance it reads as a clean, elegant solid color, but up close the layered floral details become visible.

Toe-to-midsole pattern and insole branding (Photo: ANTA official site)

Heel embroidery and the “Mother’s Passion” badge

The heel features embroidered lettering reading “Mother’s Passion,” said to honor the strength, patience, and unconditional love of mothers with every stitch. Each pair also includes a dedicated “Mother’s Passion” badge.

The included “Mother’s Passion” badge graphic (Photo: ANTA official site)

Heart motif near the laces

A heart-shaped patch is stitched near the lace area, adding a subtle eye-catching detail on court. Love is the throughline of every design element on this release.

A heart-shaped patch stitched near the laces (Photo: ANTA official site)

Performance Features

Beyond its tribute design, the ANTA KAI 3 is built for on-court performance. ANTA’s technical overview highlights the following features:

Key technology highlights of the ANTA KAI 3 (Photo: ANTA official site)

Is It Available Outside the US?

As of July 16, 2026, ANTA has not announced any official international release for the “Mother’s Love” colorway, including in Japan. Fans outside the US would need to purchase directly through ANTA’s official site (with international shipping, if offered) or consider parallel import channels. We’ll update this article if an official international release is confirmed.

FAQ

When does the ANTA KAI 3 “Mother’s Love” release?

Early access begins July 15, 2026 on ANTA’s official US site, with general release on July 18, 2026.

How much does it cost?

$135 USD (before tax) — slightly higher than the standard ANTA KAI 3 colorway at $125.

Is it available in Japan?

As of July 16, 2026, no official Japan release has been announced. Buyers would need to purchase through ANTA’s official US site or a parallel import.