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The energy around Nike Basketball may not be at an all-time high (I think that’d be reserved for the early 2010s), but we’re approaching levels not seen in years. A key factor is a renewed design language, exemplified by Ja Morant’s new Nike Ja 3. While it just officially had its retail debut with the limited launch of the NYvsNY colorway, the last few weeks have seen early and official imagery of a slew of colorways hit the net. Included in this is a Memphis Grizzlies-friendly color scheme.
The pair pictured here was actually first seen the other day when Ja himself took to Instagram to “leak” ten different colorways of the Ja 3. These more detailed images give us a clearer look at the pair, with the engineered mesh base coming primarily in turbo green. Raised TPU reinforcements, all made of mini “Ja” logos, form a scratch pattern on the sneaker, done in black hues on most of the upper and in turbo green where the “A” forms Ja’s name on the midfoot. Forming the “J” in his first name is the Nike Swoosh, seen here in a university red finish outlined in white.
More university red is present on the medial Swoosh, matching the “TWELVE” text on the medial heel. A contrasting brown-shaded Ja logo hits the asymmetrical tongue, while the lace set, sockliner, and tongue itself are done in turbo green. Finishing the sneaker is the black and clear rubber midsole, featuring more raised “JA” logos as part of the traction pattern extending from the outsole. Embedded within the sneaker is a full-length ZoomX cushioning setup.
The Nike Ja 3 Grizzlies will release November 5, 2025, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $125. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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