Quick Facts
- Featuring an obsidian blue shade across the armor-textured upper, the blue shifts to neon green on the back half of the lateral side panel
- The tongue and laces are pitch black, but the Swoosh and midfoot side panel that make up a JA monogram logo are iridescent metallic gold
- The Nike Ja 4 Nightmare on 12 Street will be released August 13, 2026
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Ja Morant is ready for a reset, and he’s in the gym every day making sure he’s ready when the spotlight turns on. The new star of the Portland Trail Blazers, Morant has a new home after years of trade rumors, and a new shoe to match. For two of his debut colorways on the Nike Ja 4, Morant is evoking memories of two iconic 1970s and ‘80s movies.
A Nightmare on the Court
The Nike Ja 4 Nightmare on 12 Street is a green and blue gradient mix with horror vibes on the neon green shade at the lateral heel. The colorway had a shock drop earlier this week at NBA Summer League, releasing as a SNKRS Pass for Las Vegas at 12:12 PM for just 12 minutes. In addition to the Nightmare on 12 Street colorway, the Ja 4 has a Jaws colorway with shark teeth on the tongue to match the movie theme.
Featuring an obsidian blue shade across the armor-textured upper, the blue shifts to neon green on the back half of the lateral side panel. The tongue and laces are pitch black, but the Swoosh and midfoot side panel that make up a JA monogram logo are iridescent metallic gold for a bit of color-changing heat. Gone is the ZoomX cushioning in place of Cushlon 3.0 and a SPRPWR insole for extra comfort.
A new addition to the Ja line is the "JA-Frame," a TPU structure that wraps around the foot to keep you secure. Ja said "That’s something we really started building with the 3, and seeing how it evolved on the 4 is crazy. It just feels more raw, more aggressive, like it’s got more attitude to it. That’s what I like. It’s one of those details where if you know, you know. And for me, it just represents how I’m evolving too.”
Nike Ja 4 Nightmare on 12 Street Release Details
The Nike Ja 4 Nightmare on 12 Street will be released August 13, 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $130. To stay up on all the latest news on the Nike Ja 4, make sure to download the Sole Retriever App.
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