Kyrie Irving honors deceased mother with special edition Mother’s Day sneakers

Kyrie Irving honors his late mother, Elizabethon Mother’s Day this year with some special edition ANTA sneakers that pay tribute to her “wisdom and protective spirit.”

The Chinese clothing company – which famously signed Irving to a shoe deal in July 2023 – announced on Tuesday that the kicks will drop this weekend … and, as you can see, they include a ton of tributes to the Mavericks star’s mother.

The shoe features the word “Mother” embroidered on the strap and heel tab… and her name is also sketched on the outsole.

ANTA officials said the colors and design also pay tribute to the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, of which Kyrie’s grandmother (Elizabeth’s biological mother) was a member.

“The new release honors Elizabeth Irving, Kyrie’s mother, whose influence and legacy are woven into the fabric of this special edition,” ANTA said in a statement.

Irving’s mother died of an illness when Kyrie was just four years old. She was only 29.

Kyrie has spoken about the loss several times throughout his career … stating that not being able to do many firsts with her has affected him.

“I never got to give my mom my NBA accolades,” said Irving, who was raised by his father most of his life. Drederik. “I never got to hug my mom after a 40-point game.”