The Tech Behind Nike's LeBron 19 and Anta's KT7 Shoes | WSJ U.S. vs. China

Nike’s LeBron 19 and Chinese sportswear giant Anta’s KT7 basketball shoes showcase the two brands’ flagship technologies.

WSJ compares both sneakers to see how a high-performance midsole could help Anta take on the world’s biggest sportswear retailer.

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[glennmorris]

If Nike’s were made in the USA, this would be a valid comparison. China makes Nikes and Antas

[DesignEnthusiast]

Durability is not an issue. Been wearing a pair of those Anta foamies for years. They need to do better marketing and design though.

[moldveien]

Have to say chinese shoes are actually really nice, been rocking some li-ning and anta shoes for a couple years and the price to quality is really nice. (i am norwegian so No chinese bias here either) reccomend People checking them out.

[kaysangkea]

This is the first time I've heard of Anta.

[zlink]

As a fun of sneakers, who has more than 60 pair of shoes, I have to say Nike is good at marketing, something like creating interesting concepts, telling stories and finding good players, but about the products, they are good, but not outstanding, especially recent couple of years, nothing impressive.

[itzwillow]

As an ANTA KT7 user, the quality, shape and fit is better by a mile then anything Nike has.

[jeremiahhandcock]

China does have some very fine products, depending on how much you pay

[greentraveler]

I personally bought some Anta shoes while I was working in China, some of the best sneakers definitely.

[passby]

Yes Anta does make some really good gear, I have always been wearing Nike or Addidas. A recent trip to China I have brought a pair of Anta running shoes due to the quality but also well priced compared to its international peers. After wearing it for months, i can safely confirm that its one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. Now that i am back to Australia, I am keen to get my next pair from the company, hopefully they will expand to here for more consumer choices.

[pablowancho]

Looking forward to Anta's creating a bigger size for lifestyle shoes. When it comes to quality they are also good.

[kedmncmna]

Very interesting video. First time hearing about Anta.

[nickzhang]

it is all about marketing, Nike is best on this industry .

[rabichatterjee]

These are just mind-blowing ideas they are coming with

[rs-dppr]

It just means one thing, Nike charges too much..

[yassinmaywand]

The Anta KT4’s are one of the best shoes I have ever worn overall.

[justgary]

Not gonna lie, Anta shoes are comfy af. I used to be a Nike only type of dude, but once I tried the KTs.... my god. they are hella legit and in terms of durability, I see no difference between Nike shoes.

[sleepyjoe]

Plot twist: they're all made in the same Chinese factories

[basselhamzawy]

i have one of the anta models and the pair is very comfortable with high quality materials

[Commievn]

It is all about marketing.
Nike has been around much longer and Nike marketing is superior than any Chinese brand combined.

[GoLeafszGo]

"what the midsole will do is prevent injury"
Klay has been injured quite a bit these last two seasons lol