Matt Varga Those who tuned into the Mavericks 24-25 season opener might’ve noticed something different about Kyrie Irving. While you’re unquestionably familiar with the New Balance 720 Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers UL720VB1 by now, the superstar took the court in a never-before-seen colorway crafted with the help of one of the industry’s Sandales famous customs artists.
Not recommended for running was tasked with drumming up a one-of-a-kind edition for the occasion, drawing from the Mavericks’ throwback 90s jerseys for a typically eye-catching edition. The artist passed over the geometric patterns that usually dot the model for a more tradition mesh foundation, but don’t mistake that for any less attention to detail. The thin graphic layers in the upper, each section of the three-part snow, and multi-color woven laces elucidate the Surgeon’s faithfulness to the flashy design language of the KAI 1.
Notably, this is far from the first link-up between Irving and the designer. During ANTA’s press preview in China this Summer, the Surgeon took on pairs of the KAI 1, Vans Old Skool KHAKI GREEN BROWN Sneakers Shoes VN0A5JMI94R and KAI Tribe; multiple sets of laces creating an uncanny profile on each.
As promised, these will remain exclusive to Kyrie’s closet. However, during that aforementioned press preview, ANTA promised a heavy load of releases as the NBA season drew on. Keep a close eye on our New Balance 720 Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers UL720VB1 landing page for further updates and check out detailed images of The Surgeon’s neo below.
