Nike Basketball Unveils Ja Morant's Fourth Signature Shoe; Releases Aug. 13

The new Portland Trail Blazers guard collaborated with Foot Locker and the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League to officially reveal his fourth basketball shoe, which further builds off of the energy of the Morant's shifty, explosive style of play.

Visually, the Ja 4 is just as eye-catching as the highly-praised Ja 3. Under the hood, Morant's next Nike Basketball shoe features a new TPU JA-Frame for ultimate containment in every dynamic cut; a Cushlon 3.0 midsole; supercritical foam SPRPWR sock liner; and a precise traction pattern for enhanced grip on the court.

"[Having the shoe] feel like me...[t]hat’s something we really started building with the [Ja] 3, and seeing how it evolved on the 4 is crazy," shared Morant in a press release. "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."

The Ja 4 debuts in a black-and-green color scheme on Thursday, Aug. 13, via Nike.com, as well as retailers like DICK'S Sporting Goods and Foot Locker.

A previous report posited that the sneaker would arrive in Low and High configurations. The model Morant posted to social media falls into the mid-cut category, which could nullify early rumors. Nevertheless, the Ja 4 builds upon the Ja 3, which saw textured uppers and an aggressive aesthetic that won over hoopers and fashion-enthusiasts alike. The former may be more pleased with Morant's new shoe, but only time will tell.

A launch for the Ja 4 is expected over the next several months. Stay tuned for updates.

According to the quartet of Sneaker Files, Sneaker Market, and X users @zSneakerHeadz and @brandon1an, the Nike Ja 4 will live in Low and High editions. Reminiscent of some of the later Nike Kobe footwear styles, the more modern hoops franchise is reportedly launching in a short trim during the Fall 2026 season before landing in a taller finish throughout the holidays.

If the rumors turn out to be true, this will mark the first time Morant—or any Nike Basketball signature athlete of the last five years—has a high-top within his specific line.

The Swoosh conglomerate hasn't released details on the Ja 4 as of yet, but information from the aforementioned trio posits that the sneaker features a sock-reminiscent build. A Cushlon 3.0 midsole works in-tandem with a ZoomX sockliner (the former being found on the newly-unveiled Nike A'Two) to deliver responsiveness and comfort. The model's most-emblematic specs, however, are the "functional stability Ja frame" and "an upper that shifts for enhanced locked-in containment and support." The anticipated mostly-mesh upper should be accompanied by some sort of strap or system that allows personalization, though that remains under wraps.

Visually, the Ja 4 is expected to land with reverse Swooshes on the lateral profile, a mid-foot shank visible on this side, and a relatively thin sole unit that surely enables better court-feel.

Stay tuned for Nike.com launches of both Low and High editions of Morant's fourth signature shoe. The former should be priced between $130-$140, while the taller counterpart will retail for $180.

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