Nike Ja 2 “New York” Brings Summer Heat to the Streets

With anticipation building for the debut of the Ja 3 to tip off the next NBA season, Nike isn't done with the Ja 2 just yet. Before the next chapter begins, the Swoosh is taking a moment to honor one of the game’s true summer capitals with the Nike Ja 2 “New York.”

Tailored for the city’s legendary summer streetball season, this Ja 2 colorway brings bold energy in both palette and presence. Fluorescent green mesh and synthetic overlays are punched up by black claw-like graphics and mismatched tongue branding in royal blue and bright pink—colors symbolic of NYC’s gritty yet electric courts. Those two vivid shades also split the branding across each tongue, giving the pair an extra edge of asymmetrical flair.

Elsewhere, the hot pink Swoosh and translucent green sole emphasize the shoe’s expressive nature while maintaining its performance-ready identity. Packed with forefoot Zoom cushioning, engineered mesh, and stability features built for fast-paced directional play, the Ja 2 “New York” is equipped for asphalt and hardwood.

The pair will be available this summer on Nike.com ahead of the Ja 3’s Fall arrival.

Elsewhere in the Swoosh universe, the growing catalog of Air Jordan Releases is building by the day.