Ja Morant’s Message To Nike: “Let Me Be Ja”

Before taking over the signature basketball shoe conversation with his newly debuted Nike Ja 3, Ja Morant caught our eye back in January with a... © Sneaker News, 2025. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us The post Ja Morant’s Message To Nike: “Let Me Be Ja” appeared first on Sneaker News. The post Ja Morant’s Message To Nike: “Let Me Be Ja” appeared first on Sneaker News.

Before taking over the signature basketball shoe conversation with his newly debuted Nike Ja 3, Ja Morant caught our eye back in January with a Ja 2 and Air Force 1 PE collection. The sneakers featured bold yellow colorways etched with the words “Let Me Be Ja” — potentially connecting to his suspension and the broader conversation around his character that occurred earlier in the season. At the time, the sneakers felt like a one-off. But as revealed in a July info dump teasing multiple Ja Morant Air Force 1 releases, the Forces are indeed heading to retail. Now official images let us know exactly what to expect.

The sneaker mirrors Morant’s original PE with an eye-catching yellow leather upper featuring stitched text reading “Let Me Be Ja” on the medial side, accompanied by a mini black Swoosh instead of the traditional large Swoosh. The lateral side flips the script with a double-Swoosh setup, pairing black over yellow, while Morant’s signature logo is debossed near the heel.

A closer look reveals rainbow multicolor stitching running across the upper, adding depth and personality. The tongue and backtab are cut from black leather, evoking a Wu-Tang or Bruce Lee sneaker sort of vibe, while Ja’s “1 of 1” mark appears on metallic silver lace dubraes. The tongue tags display Ja Morant x Nike co-branding, while the heel tab carries his signature “12:AM” detail — a staple across his performance line.

With this release, Morant joins LeBron James, Devin Booker, and Kobe Bryant among Nike athletes to earn their own Air Force 1 releases. Considering the early buzz around the Nike Ja 3 as a Basketball Sneaker of the Year candidate, the timing feels perfect to expand Morant’s influence onto Nike’s most iconic lifestyle model.

The Ja Morant x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Let Me Be Ja” launches Holiday 2025, priced at $125. Stay tuned for updates on retailers and purchase links.