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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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  • @FootDoctorZach
    @FootDoctorZach4 ай бұрын

    FREE Orthotic Fit and Wear Guide: www.footdoctorzach.com/free-orthotic-fit-and-wear-guide

  • @damonlove8
    @damonlove84 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @gyrozeppeli5628
    @gyrozeppeli56284 ай бұрын

    Ohhhh, unbelievable I just think about Anta Kai 1 review from Foot Doctor a few minutes ago and this pop up 😳

  • @packsmc3261

    @packsmc3261

    4 ай бұрын

    same

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s the magic of FDZ right there

  • @gyrozeppeli5628

    @gyrozeppeli5628

    4 ай бұрын

    @@FootDoctorZach 🧙‍♂️

  • @mylesgalos1679

    @mylesgalos1679

    4 ай бұрын

    Was waiting for you to do this review, well its here

  • @zense7721
    @zense77214 ай бұрын

    i knew you were gonna like the straps doc😂😂 always does help with lockdown

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    Its the greatest shoe accessory of all time

  • @spencerkogut107
    @spencerkogut1074 ай бұрын

    Very excited for these to restock

  • @spencerkogut107

    @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

  • @pandaseul
    @pandaseul16 күн бұрын

    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!

  • @william-uc2oy
    @william-uc2oyАй бұрын

    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.

  • @lui047
    @lui0474 ай бұрын

    I was searching and thinking about this yesterday. Thank you Doc!

  • @austinhuey4045
    @austinhuey4045Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @and1handles
    @and1handles3 ай бұрын

    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

    @FootDoctorZach

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped you

  • @DestinChristopher-fw3sb
    @DestinChristopher-fw3sb4 ай бұрын

    I been WAITING for this one!!

  • @desmund8721
    @desmund8721Ай бұрын

    Could you please review the Kobe 9s🙏

  • @markanthonyaboy5999
    @markanthonyaboy59992 ай бұрын

    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.😂

  • @jaysongranada9339
    @jaysongranada93394 ай бұрын

    I really love all your shoe reviews. Very detailed and informative. 👏

  • @jaysongranada9339

    @jaysongranada9339

    4 ай бұрын

    Btw Dr. Zach, are the Anta Kai 1's good for small forwards to power forwards too?

  • @Aristophocles
    @Aristophocles4 ай бұрын

    It's time for a best of spring 2024 list!

  • @bryanMangabang
    @bryanMangabang4 ай бұрын

    been waiting for this!

  • @milo8165
    @milo81654 ай бұрын

    Damn, docs body and glow transformations now evident

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    Haha I wasn’t aware I had a glow up but thanks!

  • @_SPREZZATURA_McGEE_
    @_SPREZZATURA_McGEE_2 ай бұрын

    *SLIPPERY ROCK REPRAAAZENT!!!!* WOOOO HOOOOO all the way from London, mate... 1 Bob's Sub for you,Doc

  • @MannyTanios
    @MannyTanios4 ай бұрын

    Hey Zach. Any chance you could test a whole bunch of retro basketball shoes on the grip ramp?

  • @user-zn5ui8rh5g
    @user-zn5ui8rh5g2 ай бұрын

    Great video, very informative.

  • @daveswish6934
    @daveswish69344 ай бұрын

    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

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    Shank and orthotics have different benefits so a good shank will actually help your orthotics along

  • @daveswish6934

    @daveswish6934

    4 ай бұрын

    @@FootDoctorZach Thank you

  • @bvnguyen9849
    @bvnguyen98494 ай бұрын

    Will you ever review the Shockwave 5 Pro? Wanted to get your thoughts on them!

  • @insearchofYAH
    @insearchofYAH4 ай бұрын

    So if these shoes were a car? Would it be like an awd celica gt4?

  • @Ryo-rt9fs
    @Ryo-rt9fs24 күн бұрын

    Would these be good for a wide midfoot? and are rhe materials used forgiving?

  • @marknoelpuno5412
    @marknoelpuno54124 ай бұрын

    Hey doc would u ever consider reviewing xtep shoes? Specifically the Jeremy Lin line?

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    Maybe at some point

  • @rdaffon23
    @rdaffon233 ай бұрын

    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

    @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

  • @gojira2404
    @gojira24044 ай бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @angelterrero4457
    @angelterrero445725 күн бұрын

    What is the name of the socks he is using? They look like if they have ankle support.

  • @deykno87
    @deykno874 ай бұрын

    Crazy you got a top seller and anta makes them so limited no one can get a pair ....😒😒😒Nike all over again

  • @shamarbeckham2643

    @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

    @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

  • @IanWu-k1h
    @IanWu-k1hАй бұрын

    can you also give a review about Anta Attack 6?

  • @alfageorge782
    @alfageorge7824 ай бұрын

    Can you do the uncivilized sneaker 2.0 by the kneesovertoesguy and uncivilized athletics

  • @benh9935
    @benh99354 ай бұрын

    Video I was waiting for.

  • @vernonnutter7327
    @vernonnutter73272 ай бұрын

    Wonder how they stack up to the shockwave pro v2 or if they are really two different to compare?

  • @soledoutreviews
    @soledoutreviews4 ай бұрын

    Can’t wait to try these

  • @khoalaanh575
    @khoalaanh575Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @jdabelado716
    @jdabelado716Ай бұрын

    So this is good for persons who had numerous sprains. Right?

  • @anpanmvnn
    @anpanmvnn4 ай бұрын

    Kai from Anta really good, hope i'll try this sneakers

  • @FormalJio
    @FormalJio4 ай бұрын

    This is what i'm waiting for, Comment first before watching after posting within 2mins.

  • @NBAFAN928
    @NBAFAN9284 ай бұрын

    Maybe for the grip test you can add some dust and test it because my school court is dusty asl

  • @gitoramos2100
    @gitoramos21003 ай бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @melvinmikexie8941
    @melvinmikexie89414 ай бұрын

    Would you choose this over the normal shockwave 5 or it depends on the person

  • @davidparsons4314
    @davidparsons43143 ай бұрын

    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 ?

  • @vonatencia9103
    @vonatencia91032 ай бұрын

    I have a Morton’s toe and a medium foot is good to go true to size?

  • @peubm
    @peubm4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @Manchuz79
    @Manchuz794 ай бұрын

    Bring on the Gamma!

  • @janarviviado1509
    @janarviviado15093 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @Andre72495
    @Andre724954 ай бұрын

    Li-Ning Gamma 1 are comming. So Fire🎉✨✨ Doctor

  • @f1nalR6
    @f1nalR63 ай бұрын

    Sabrin's vs anta kai 1s? What would you say is the best for a point guard?

  • @user-cy3fk5ie8i
    @user-cy3fk5ie8i4 ай бұрын

    Can you make a review on the new Way of Wade Son of Flash 2s?

  • @ab-15188
    @ab-151884 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @astroking1181
    @astroking11813 ай бұрын

    Are these better than lining way of wade 808 3 ultra (or ultra v2)

  • @user-rb3fv9ik1f
    @user-rb3fv9ik1f4 ай бұрын

    And when is the next drop?

  • @hehe6875
    @hehe68754 ай бұрын

    Doc can you make a series for best budget chinese brand shoes

  • @Official-ud3cz
    @Official-ud3cz4 ай бұрын

    I was an ASU student for 2 years, feels good to see a sun devil fork in the background.

  • @ashkarakal
    @ashkarakal3 ай бұрын

    Are you planning on reviewing the Anta Zap 1?

  • @AllenStaagata
    @AllenStaagata4 ай бұрын

    How does it compare to Anta Shockwave 5 pro’s doc?

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    I have a top 5 coming out that answers this exact question later in the week

  • @AllenStaagata

    @AllenStaagata

    4 ай бұрын

    @@FootDoctorZach thanks a lot doc!

  • @ralphcuasay8572
    @ralphcuasay85724 ай бұрын

    Quick question doc… where do you store all the shoes that you reviewed? Must be a pain 😂

  • @omarearf
    @omarearf4 ай бұрын

    can you use a runner’s knot on these?

  • @heikaltaki
    @heikaltaki2 ай бұрын

    Kindly do the EQLZ 247 next! 🙏🏾

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    2 ай бұрын

    If I can get a pair- tried and it was sold out so I’m trying on the next colorway

  • @KiesterCedierickArazas
    @KiesterCedierickArazasАй бұрын

    Can I have the feather tag of the shoes

  • @user-bw5dx3vi8m
    @user-bw5dx3vi8m4 ай бұрын

    Doc, Anta zap 1 plssss thanks

  • @jfam2971
    @jfam29713 ай бұрын

    The Shoe Surgeon

  • @gilbert2303
    @gilbert23034 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @stormthing22
    @stormthing224 ай бұрын

    How do they compare to the shockwave 5 pro?

  • @jvermeulen5813
    @jvermeulen58134 ай бұрын

    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

    @grahamcarmichael6567

    4 ай бұрын

    GT Jump 2 are not good for ankle stability, check out his review on them. They also have terrible traction.

  • @taverickroberson1965
    @taverickroberson19653 ай бұрын

    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

    @FootDoctorZach

    3 ай бұрын

    Theres lots to do aside from shoes but you need an accurate diagnosis first

  • @petkokrushev3840
    @petkokrushev38404 ай бұрын

    beautiful shoes

  • @blitzz6042
    @blitzz60424 ай бұрын

    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

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    On the 10’s? For medium width I think I put true to size

  • @ellenville1
    @ellenville14 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @marknoelpuno5412
    @marknoelpuno54122 ай бұрын

    I don’t understand why reviewers are saying that they feel higher off the ground when the midsole stack is mad low

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    2 ай бұрын

    🤷‍♂️

  • @ak11228
    @ak112284 ай бұрын

    Where to buy the socks?

  • @silentjumpoff

    @silentjumpoff

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm also interested in type/brand of socks

  • @phantomshogun418
    @phantomshogun4184 ай бұрын

    What size should u get if

  • @dodimendoza9549
    @dodimendoza95494 ай бұрын

    Can you try the Anta Zap 1 by Donte Divincenzo? 😊

  • @lukacs654
    @lukacs6544 ай бұрын

    Hey Doc, would you recommend the 808 3s or the AE1s for a pf?

  • @kennyoffhenny
    @kennyoffhenny4 ай бұрын

    Same price, what are you choosing? Kobe 6/protro, old kyries, Rigorer AR1, or Sabrina 1? Please Zach I need to know 😃

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    Me personally the AR1 but what I like may not be what you like

  • @kennyoffhenny

    @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 😫

  • @MillzTheAthlete
    @MillzTheAthlete4 ай бұрын

    What's that shoe at the end? 😮

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    Lining gamma

  • @timcocos3724
    @timcocos3724Ай бұрын

    Is this better than the Shcokwave 5 pro? Thank u

  • @jonikz3360

    @jonikz3360

    11 күн бұрын

    of course

  • @user-rb3fv9ik1f
    @user-rb3fv9ik1f4 ай бұрын

    Where can I buy this shoe?

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    I have a link in the description

  • @user-mp3qt3ek3i
    @user-mp3qt3ek3i3 ай бұрын

    I can hoop on outdoor?

  • @victorcarlos3427
    @victorcarlos34273 ай бұрын

    Same size with kobe’s?

  • @darylchit
    @darylchit4 ай бұрын

    Are you picking up the Zion 3 SE?

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    Recording the review tomorrow

  • @Few_Proud_Emotional
    @Few_Proud_Emotional4 ай бұрын

    Did you think these were better than the Nike Kyries or the Shockwave?

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    Eh- just different- depends what you want

  • @miraj4936
    @miraj49364 ай бұрын

    I only buys shoes based off your reviews.

  • @samuelodeku8146
    @samuelodeku81464 ай бұрын

    Next cop for sure 3:37 , waiting on an all black colorway maybe

  • @ituoiocchisudeme6606

    @ituoiocchisudeme6606

    2 ай бұрын

    Just bought the triple black version on Goat for about retail price!

  • @samuelodeku8146

    @samuelodeku8146

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ituoiocchisudeme6606where’d you cop from, couldn’t find available in my size

  • @johnlexsomera8022
    @johnlexsomera80224 ай бұрын

    Try Gt cut academy ❤

  • @L9kyy
    @L9kyy4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @PolowReaves
    @PolowReaves4 ай бұрын

    These remind me of the Wade 10 V2. Would you say these are better overall?

  • @mit4c
    @mit4c4 ай бұрын

    u goat if you do lebron 16 :D my fav shoe ever

  • @kevinjr.5502
    @kevinjr.55024 ай бұрын

    SON OF FLASH 2.0 PLEAASEEEE

  • @JulseRay
    @JulseRay4 ай бұрын

    Still waiting for the 361° dvd 2

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    I was supposed to have them but never showed

  • @Picklerickle247
    @Picklerickle2474 ай бұрын

    Can i play pickleball in these? and how playable?

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    Yep very good

  • @samuelodeku8146
    @samuelodeku81464 ай бұрын

    Finally 0:09

  • @Andre72495
    @Andre724954 ай бұрын

    Li-Ning gamma 1 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @nicholasrobinson2501
    @nicholasrobinson25014 ай бұрын

    You know it's bouncy coz Kyrie is slammin' and dunking with this shoes like I've never seen before..

  • @lendljetleyba7920
    @lendljetleyba79204 ай бұрын

    seems like it could be good for tennis as well.

  • @FootDoctorZach

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    Yep

  • @lendljetleyba7920

    @lendljetleyba7920

    4 ай бұрын

    @@FootDoctorZach would be really awesome if Anta start a tennis line from this pair. Lol

  • @wockoverdose.
    @wockoverdose.3 ай бұрын

    Seeing the shoe being cut open like that in the beginning killed me like literally

  • @MrRhino6699
    @MrRhino66994 ай бұрын

    Holy Slippery Rock pennant 😂

  • @dennisllamido
    @dennisllamido4 ай бұрын

    This or all city 12?

  • @lionelgrisbane-ud87

    @lionelgrisbane-ud87

    4 ай бұрын

    All city 12

  • @user-wz6mw8lu4z
    @user-wz6mw8lu4z4 ай бұрын

    Can you do a video like the "why kobes still hould up in the NBA" but with kyries?

  • @yahchaigad5766
    @yahchaigad57664 ай бұрын

    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

    @FootDoctorZach

    4 ай бұрын

    Surgery that’s about it