ANTA & Sneaker Room Unveil the Kai 2 “Mother’s Day” – A Heartfelt Tribute to Mothers, Launching May 3rd
ANTA and Sneaker Room proudly announce the release of the ANTA Kai 2 “Mother’s Day,” a deeply personal collaboration between NBA star Kyrie Irving and Sneaker Room CEO Suraj Kaufman.
Releasing exclusively at Sneaker Room on May 3, this limited-edition sneaker, and 4th KAI 2 colorway, honors the powerful bond between mother and child – a celebration of love, loss, and healing.
Drenched in rich red with elegant gold accents, the design captures the strength and tenderness of a mother’s love. Two contrasting heart motifs tell a powerful emotional story: the lateral side features intact hearts, symbolizing the strength we show the world, while the medial side reveals broken hearts, representing the grief and healing we carry inside.
Each shoe uniquely honors the legacy of their mothers:
- The left shoe pays tribute to Kyrie’s mother, Elizabeth, with poppy flowers and green and yellow hues symbolizing Australia, where Kyrie was born. A music note, heart, and volleyball icon on the heel nod to the passions Elizabeth held dear.
- The right shoe honors Suraj’s mother, Ellen, with carnations, blue and yellow tones inspired by Jersey City – Suraj’s birthplace – and heart icons symbolizing her infinite love.
Inscribed in Roman numerals on the midsole, MCMXCVI and MMVI mark the years Elizabeth and Ellen passed away-1996 and 2006, anchoring this tribute in heartfelt memory.
This release marks the sixth collaboration between Kyrie and Sneaker Room, with 100% of proceeds going to the Sneaker Room Foundation, continuing the legacy of giving back to the community.
To celebrate the drop, Sneaker Room will transform into an ANTA showroom on May 3, complete with a live DJ, exclusive merch, and giveaways. Leading up to the launch, Suraj and the Sneaker Room team will be driving around Jersey in a one-of-a-kind 2025 INEOS Grenadier, custom-wrapped to mirror the shoes. The driver’s side reflects Elizabeth’s tribute, and the passenger side reflects Ellen’s- a rolling symbol of love and legacy.
ANTA team especially thanks to Marc Strange, General Manager of INEOS Grenadier of Freehold, New Jersey, for his generous support and partnership in bringing this vision to life. As the only INEOS Grenadier dealer in the state and a proud family-owned business, INEOS Grenadier of Freehold shares Sneaker Room’s deep commitment to community and authenticity. ANTA team also extend their heartfelt thanks to Rob Gullery of Never Ride Stock Motors, another trusted family-owned business, for masterfully wrapping the 2025 INEOS Grenadier. Rob and his team transformed the vehicle into a stunning, mobile tribute to the “Mother’s Day” story, carrying the sneaker’s powerful message of love, loss, and healing throughout the streets of New Jersey.
Look out for surprises across the city as the team shares love, stories, and limited pairs of the “Mother’s Day” Kai 2s with the community. The ANTA Kai 2 ‘Mother’s Day’ will be available exclusively in-store at Sneaker Room and online at www.snkrroom.com. For more information, visit @SneakerRoom, @KyrieIrving, and @AntaSportsOfficial on social media.
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ANTA is a global leader in performance sportswear and innovation, offering advanced technologies and world-class craftsmanship to empower athletes and inspire fans worldwide. Through partnerships with top athletes like Kyrie Irving, ANTA continues to redefine basketball footwear by blending cutting-edge performance with meaningful storytelling, setting new standards in the industry, and resonating with athletes and sneaker enthusiasts alike.
ANTA and Kyrie Irving are revolutionizing performance footwear by seamlessly integrating culture, storytelling, and high-level functionality. The KAI series represents more than just basketball shoes-it is a testament to Kyrie’s philosophy, heritage, and artistic evolution.
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