Nike and Ja Morant officially introduce the Ja 2

We have been highlighting, in various stages of production, images of the upcoming Nike Ja 2. Yesterday Nike officially introduced the world as the sophomore sneaker of the Memphis Grizzlies star guard.  The advertisement captioned “When No One is Watching, I Get Up”, the still form which depicts a still of Morant flying through the air, presmably to bring down a thunderous dunk on a hapless defender. The second image depicts the “Purple Sky” colorway.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) The “Purple Sky”…

PE Corner: Take a closer look at the “Murray State HOF” Nike Ja 2 PE 

If you read our article on Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant being inducted into the Hall of Fame of his alma mater, Murray State, then you saw these in the special package that Nike made in commemoration of the momentous occasion. They sport a double mesh upper with a claw scratch aesthetic seen on both levels of the mesh. A yellow-bordered Swoosh occupies the lateral side, while clay is seen on the mesh toe and tongue, atop which is perched a Ja logo. Wrapping the heel appears the text…

A better look at the “Stargazer” Nike Ja 2

A set of images has emerged of the “Stargazer” Nike Ja 2.  This celestial-inspired colorway sports a violet mesh at the toe overlaid with leather of the same hue at the toe and eye stay. Azure and yellow Swooshes on the lateral side of the right and left shoe, respectively are surrounded by a concentric pattern, while the colors are reversed for the smaller and embroidered branding on the mesh medial sides. The JA logo on the tongue is also mismatched with azure showing up on the left and yellow…

An initial look at the “Halloween” Nike Ja 2

Images of a new colorway of the upcoming Nike Ja 2 have come to light. This Halloween-themed Ja 2 sports a combination mesh, suede and synthetic red upper. The golden Swoosh resides on a side panel that features a claw scratch aesthetic, while smaller embroidered branding resides on the medial side. An eyeball is embroidered on the rear heel above a depiction of frightening hands reaching from beyond the grave to claim their next victim.  Additional Morant branding can be seen on the tongue and at the bottom of the…

Another new colorway of the Ja 2

A new colorway the yet-to-be-released Nike Ja 2 has emerged.  It sports blue leather at its upper, underlaid at the toe with black mesh. On the majority of the medial side lives a patterned red mesh with a sculpted collar and black Swoosh.  The black Swoosh on the lateral side is surrounded by a near-concentric pattern, while under the ribbed white rear heel appears “12 AM.” Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole with a Ja logo on the rear heel, while on the medial side reads “Kaari”, “Teniya”,…

Ja Morant’s special edition Hall of Fame Ja 2

Ja Morant was recently inducted into the Murray State Hall of Fame Nike helped him do so in style, hooking him up with a special-editon iteration of his yet-to-be-released Ja 2. They appear to make use of a grey and light blue color palette with what looks like a claw scratch pattern spread throughtout the upper. The sneakers are housed in a wooden box that display a miniature version of Morant’s banner that now hangs in the rafters at CFSB Center and also lists Ja’s numerous achievements as a Racer,…

Check out the “Stargazer” Nike Ja 2

After weeks of teaser images of closely cropped angles and depictions of detached uppers, an intact picture of the Ja 2 has finally come to light.  Already referred to as “Stargazer” they sport a magenta leather and mesh upper adorned with white Swooshes on the sides that are surrounded by near cocentric stitching. Perched atop the tongue is a Ja logo, while a galaxy pattern is seen on the external heel counter. Underneath resides a magenta misole paired with a galaxy graphic at the forefoot and heel, as well as…

Another not-so-complete image of the Nike Ja 2

An image of a new colorway for the next signature shoe for Ja Morant, the Ja 2.  The new color sports a magenta leather upper underlaid with a mesh of the same hue. The ribbed side panel is home to a teal Swoosh; reportedly, the Swooshes on the left and right shoe will featured a different hue. A Ja logo can be seen on the tongue, along with an external heel counter.  Underneath the aforementioned upper appears to reside an anthracite midsole and black rubber outsole.  More information on the…

An initial look at this colorway of the Ja 2

An image of a new colorway for the next signature shoe for Ja Morant, the Ja 2.  The new color sports a magenta leather upper underlaid with a mesh of the same hue. The ribbed side panel is home to a teal Swoosh; reportedly, the Swooshes on the left and right shoe will feature a different hue. A Ja logo can be seen on the tongue, along with an external heel counter.  Underneath the aforementioned upper appears to reside an anthracite midsole and black rubber outsole.  More information on the…

More details of the Nike Ja 2 have emerged

Several “teaser” images of the upcoming Ja 2 recently came to light. Although none of them offer a complete visual of the sneaker, what can be seen is a partial shot of the lateral side of the white and black upper. On later side of the aforementioned upper resides a black side panel where a near concentrically surrounded Swoosh can be seen along with a green upper.  We know the cushioning setup will at least include forefoot Zoom Air, as a shot of the underside of the outsole reveals what…