Anta Kai 1 Performance Review By Real Foot Doctor
Real foot doctor reviews the Anta Kai 1 basketball shoe with a teardown, durability tests and performance tests on the basketball court.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Uppers of the Anta Kai 1
03:26 Midsole teardown of the Anta Kai 1
04:50 Outsole tread of the Anta Kai 1
07:13 Fit of the Anta Kai 1
08:44 Performance of the Anta Kai 1
As a foot doctor I look at basketball shoes and basketball sneaker technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the basketball shoe's functional attributes on the basketball court
Some of the main areas we cover in this basketball shoe playtest, teardown and performance review are:
- The weight, durability, fit and playability
- What are the features of the insole, midsole, and outsole
- Anta basketball shoe technology explained
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man! that grip test ramp @05:20 is so innovative. I’ve never seen any youtube reviewer done that. hats off, slow clap 👏🏻 & standing ovation for that one doc.
Ohhhh, unbelievable I just think about Anta Kai 1 review from Foot Doctor a few minutes ago and this pop up 😳
@packsmc3261
4 ай бұрын
same
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
That’s the magic of FDZ right there
@gyrozeppeli5628
4 ай бұрын
@@FootDoctorZach 🧙♂️
@mylesgalos1679
4 ай бұрын
Was waiting for you to do this review, well its here
i knew you were gonna like the straps doc😂😂 always does help with lockdown
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
Its the greatest shoe accessory of all time
Very excited for these to restock
@spencerkogut107
4 ай бұрын
@adamkanizsai2990 I am pretty sure the first two colorways were limited on purpose. The next ones will be more widely available. The blue ones and white ones for example
Just received mine and I’m happy I listened to you compared to anyone else. You said to up a half size if you have wide feet, whilst everyone else said go true to size or they run big in general. Haven’t missed listening to you yet Doc!
Just grabbed the green grails. I’m a size 15. Right now I’m WOW AC12, and Kobe 6 and 9. So I’m interested to try it. I’m past my prime playing days but I love shoes. So my wife just shakes her head when I’m in new shoes again. But these and all the above are gym only. She’ll never know unless she reads this.
I was searching and thinking about this yesterday. Thank you Doc!
Love your reviews, the breakdown of the shoe is always nice to see. I will definitely be buying these soon. I’ve always hooped in the kyries, and kyries always have the best lockdown. I bought the AE1’s and like the grip but I don’t really like the lockdown of them, they feel loose like my foot isn’t apart of the shoe if that makes sense. The best part about kyries is that they feel one with your foot and don’t feel like they are slipping around in the shoe.
I love how you summarize who the shoe would be good/bad for. I have been experiencing ball of foot pain lately and the fact that that shows up as a pro/con in a review video is outstanding. Keep up the great work!
@FootDoctorZach
3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped you
I been WAITING for this one!!
Could you please review the Kobe 9s🙏
I wasn't planning on buying one but when I saw that you had a review on them, I copped the white one out of whim.😂
I really love all your shoe reviews. Very detailed and informative. 👏
@jaysongranada9339
4 ай бұрын
Btw Dr. Zach, are the Anta Kai 1's good for small forwards to power forwards too?
It's time for a best of spring 2024 list!
been waiting for this!
Damn, docs body and glow transformations now evident
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
Haha I wasn’t aware I had a glow up but thanks!
*SLIPPERY ROCK REPRAAAZENT!!!!* WOOOO HOOOOO all the way from London, mate... 1 Bob's Sub for you,Doc
Hey Zach. Any chance you could test a whole bunch of retro basketball shoes on the grip ramp?
Great video, very informative.
Should I wear my GameDay pro orthotics or would that be overkill since there is a top loaded shank? Thank you for the review.
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
Shank and orthotics have different benefits so a good shank will actually help your orthotics along
@daveswish6934
4 ай бұрын
@@FootDoctorZach Thank you
Will you ever review the Shockwave 5 Pro? Wanted to get your thoughts on them!
So if these shoes were a car? Would it be like an awd celica gt4?
Would these be good for a wide midfoot? and are rhe materials used forgiving?
Hey doc would u ever consider reviewing xtep shoes? Specifically the Jeremy Lin line?
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
Maybe at some point
You by far have the best test methods. Do you think that using a larger ball bearing closer in size to the balls of your feet would be more accurate with the ball bounce test?
@FootDoctorZach
3 ай бұрын
Maybe but it’s hard to get the size big enough to be somewhat meaningful but not too big as to not be able to control it - I’ve tested a few of them and this was was the easiest / most reproducible
These are really low to the ground which I would like if only they were not so limited. Here in the Philippines they released in one Anta outlet and the stock was only a hundred and limited to one pair person! I wished they were more available to the public because kyrie's sell really well in the market.
@walkrwalkr3622
4 ай бұрын
Maybe people ought to tweet Kyrie and ask that he improve the availability of his sneakers so that real hoopers can use it. He is an executive at ANTA so he might have a say. But more likely ANTA wasn’t ready for the demand of Kyrie shoes …hopefully supply chain will improve. It was sold out everywhere. America and Singapore ran out as well.
What is the name of the socks he is using? They look like if they have ankle support.
Crazy you got a top seller and anta makes them so limited no one can get a pair ....😒😒😒Nike all over again
@shamarbeckham2643
4 ай бұрын
Exactly, as if they didn’t think everyone and their momma would still buy them at drop. No need to create artificial demand for these
@Youngmiyagi
2 ай бұрын
First two drops then they giving ppl opportunities to grab now if you sign up to mail list so stick it Nike
can you also give a review about Anta Attack 6?
Can you do the uncivilized sneaker 2.0 by the kneesovertoesguy and uncivilized athletics
Video I was waiting for.
Wonder how they stack up to the shockwave pro v2 or if they are really two different to compare?
Can’t wait to try these
Hey zach, i just found out that anta has a secret signature named kt three-point rain 1. Appearently, the 2nd version just came out. Can you do that shoe.
So this is good for persons who had numerous sprains. Right?
Kai from Anta really good, hope i'll try this sneakers
This is what i'm waiting for, Comment first before watching after posting within 2mins.
Maybe for the grip test you can add some dust and test it because my school court is dusty asl
Just got my Playoffs Navy pair, used once feel is great, still debating if I should add my Move game day pro insoles. Any suggestions?
@dobleu13
2 ай бұрын
Same here would like to know if I should add game day pro insoles, I’m 5’10” 195lb, and really bad knees.
Would you choose this over the normal shockwave 5 or it depends on the person
I wear size 11 WOW 10s and they are pretty tight. There's no 11.5 on Kai 1s. Should I get 11 or 12 ?
I have a Morton’s toe and a medium foot is good to go true to size?
Could you do a review on the new son of flashes? Idk what they are called but its the pt 2 of the son of flash
Bring on the Gamma!
hey doc... im a true 11 2E, since these run short and is not available in 11.5... will a 12 still fit me fine? or this is a shoe that I should just pass?
Li-Ning Gamma 1 are comming. So Fire🎉✨✨ Doctor
Sabrin's vs anta kai 1s? What would you say is the best for a point guard?
Can you make a review on the new Way of Wade Son of Flash 2s?
Chinese company doesn’t disappoint both consumers and their signature athletes. Look at Wade of Wade line. Edit: Zach, what’s the bounciest basketball shoes based on all your bounce test?
Are these better than lining way of wade 808 3 ultra (or ultra v2)
And when is the next drop?
Doc can you make a series for best budget chinese brand shoes
I was an ASU student for 2 years, feels good to see a sun devil fork in the background.
Are you planning on reviewing the Anta Zap 1?
How does it compare to Anta Shockwave 5 pro’s doc?
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
I have a top 5 coming out that answers this exact question later in the week
@AllenStaagata
4 ай бұрын
@@FootDoctorZach thanks a lot doc!
Quick question doc… where do you store all the shoes that you reviewed? Must be a pain 😂
can you use a runner’s knot on these?
Kindly do the EQLZ 247 next! 🙏🏾
@FootDoctorZach
2 ай бұрын
If I can get a pair- tried and it was sold out so I’m trying on the next colorway
Can I have the feather tag of the shoes
Doc, Anta zap 1 plssss thanks
The Shoe Surgeon
im looking for a shoe that has a wide toebox but with great traction. I have the Dame 8. The shoe fits great but traction is terrible.
How do they compare to the shockwave 5 pro?
Hu Zach I am 1.99 tall and I weigh 138 kilos I have a question I am looking for high sturdy shoes for my ankles and tight on the foot I am now wearing Air Jordan MVP high which one do you recommend Nike GT Jump 2 or do you have another good proposal that you would recommend to me, I play as a center. I would like to hear from you regards, Jeff
@grahamcarmichael6567
4 ай бұрын
GT Jump 2 are not good for ankle stability, check out his review on them. They also have terrible traction.
I don't buy a basketball sneaker until I watch one of your videos of the model I want. I'm surprised it took me so long to see this video! I have plantar fasciitis and have been trying to find a shoe that'll be able to tame it (at least). Any suggestion on what would help other than a specific shoe?
@FootDoctorZach
3 ай бұрын
Theres lots to do aside from shoes but you need an accurate diagnosis first
beautiful shoes
Hey Zach I know this is a bit off topic for this vid but for the Way of wade 10s everyone is saying go 1/2 size up. But I have done this before in other shoes and noticed they made me slip. So should I go TTS as I have a normal width foot.
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
On the 10’s? For medium width I think I put true to size
Hello everyone. New to running. Looking for some recommendations for daily running shoes. I am looking for something i can run for short runs (1-3 miles), sprints, and agility training. Would truly like some thoughts or be pointed in the right direction. Thank you everyone!
I don’t understand why reviewers are saying that they feel higher off the ground when the midsole stack is mad low
@FootDoctorZach
2 ай бұрын
🤷♂️
Where to buy the socks?
@silentjumpoff
4 ай бұрын
I'm also interested in type/brand of socks
What size should u get if
Can you try the Anta Zap 1 by Donte Divincenzo? 😊
Hey Doc, would you recommend the 808 3s or the AE1s for a pf?
Same price, what are you choosing? Kobe 6/protro, old kyries, Rigorer AR1, or Sabrina 1? Please Zach I need to know 😃
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
Me personally the AR1 but what I like may not be what you like
@kennyoffhenny
4 ай бұрын
@@FootDoctorZach gotcha, looking for a something low to the ground. I’ll definitely be picking up a pair of Two Wxy V4’s with your affiliate link but I’m also trying to find a more court feel pair. Can’t get over the looks of the Kobe 6 Dark Knight tho 😫
What's that shoe at the end? 😮
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
Lining gamma
Is this better than the Shcokwave 5 pro? Thank u
@jonikz3360
11 күн бұрын
of course
Where can I buy this shoe?
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
I have a link in the description
I can hoop on outdoor?
Same size with kobe’s?
Are you picking up the Zion 3 SE?
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
Recording the review tomorrow
Did you think these were better than the Nike Kyries or the Shockwave?
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
Eh- just different- depends what you want
I only buys shoes based off your reviews.
Next cop for sure 3:37 , waiting on an all black colorway maybe
@ituoiocchisudeme6606
2 ай бұрын
Just bought the triple black version on Goat for about retail price!
@samuelodeku8146
2 ай бұрын
@@ituoiocchisudeme6606where’d you cop from, couldn’t find available in my size
Try Gt cut academy ❤
Hi Zach, answer please, I wanted to ask how big is the Boom insert in Sof's toe? In the video, it is not clear whether it goes to the outsole or there is a cloud layer after it.
These remind me of the Wade 10 V2. Would you say these are better overall?
u goat if you do lebron 16 :D my fav shoe ever
SON OF FLASH 2.0 PLEAASEEEE
Still waiting for the 361° dvd 2
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
I was supposed to have them but never showed
Can i play pickleball in these? and how playable?
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
Yep very good
Finally 0:09
Li-Ning gamma 1 🎉🎉🎉🎉
You know it's bouncy coz Kyrie is slammin' and dunking with this shoes like I've never seen before..
seems like it could be good for tennis as well.
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
Yep
@lendljetleyba7920
4 ай бұрын
@@FootDoctorZach would be really awesome if Anta start a tennis line from this pair. Lol
Seeing the shoe being cut open like that in the beginning killed me like literally
Holy Slippery Rock pennant 😂
This or all city 12?
@lionelgrisbane-ud87
4 ай бұрын
All city 12
Can you do a video like the "why kobes still hould up in the NBA" but with kyries?
Not good for tailor’s bunion. NOOO 😭 Doc is there away to remove a tailor’s bunion? A lot of shoes I want based on your reviews aren’t good for tailor’s bunions unfortunately.
@FootDoctorZach
4 ай бұрын
Surgery that’s about it