Fast, high-flying and elusive, Ja Morant needs a shoe that keeps up with his game and helps him soar. Enter the Nike Ja 2, Nike’s latest solution for Morant and the next generation of playmakers whose dynamic performance demands the highest levels of support, bounce, responsiveness, and control.
Inspired by Ja Morant’s electrifying play, the Nike Ja 2 is designed to deliver unparalleled comfort and support. Building on the success of Morant’s first signature shoe, the Ja 1, Nike designers created a second-generation silhouette that maximizes comfort and support to protect athletes through the rigors of a full season of takeoffs, landings, and lateral movement.
“From the Ja 1 to the Ja 2, the core things stay the same. The work ethic doesn’t change,” says Morant. “It’s about comfort, more bounce, and bringing my fans into some different storytelling they may not know. We tell those stories through the colorways of my shoe.”
The Nike Ja 2’s forefoot Air Zoom unit delivers extra bounce and effortlessly guides athletes through quick changes on the court. A molded midfoot panel promotes lockdown responsiveness and control for hoopers running the break or taking on defenders one-on-one. An underfoot traction pattern inspired by the semi-trailer tires Morant used to practice in his childhood backyard also allows athletes to cut with confidence.
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The Silhouette’s sidewall guardrail is designed to protect and stabilize, giving players the confidence to take off unexpectedly. A waterfall-inspired collar lining and ankle padding add comfort in any movement. A ballistic mesh upper enhances breathability no matter how intense the game gets.
Ja Morant’s hands-on creative approach is evident in several design elements of the Ja 2, including colorways that reflect the feeling of watching him compete and his background as Nike Basketball’s first Gen Z Signature Athlete. The “Purple Sky” launch colorway, for example, is inspired by the mesmerizing sight of Morant in action – with his high-flying dunks, dazzling ball-handling skills and intense energy – comparable to looking up at a purple night sky.
The silhouette also reflects Morant’s story as a person and a player: it’s about his roots, his connection to the next generation, and how his drive to get back up after being knocked down can inspire us all.
