Electrifying Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has catapulted himself to the ranks of the NBA’s best players. In February 2023 Ja’s signature shoe, the Nike Ja 1, released in the Scratch colorway. Now that the 2024 NBA season is here, the young star’s shoe is available in a a few different designs, with more to come.

Continue on for a closer look at the Nike Ja 1.

Ja Morant is Nike and Gen Z’s first signature athlete – his popularity is off the charts. Every version of the shoe features heavy input from Ja, whether it was him deciding the color combinations or adding small accents like quotes and tributes to family.

Nike Ja 1

“Scratch”

The Ja 1 is one of Nike’s more affordable signature shoes at $110, but it does not sacrifice performance. The low top sneaker features Zoom Air cushioning for a smooth and responsive ride, and unique reinforcements to lock down the foot and provide extra support during high jumps and hard landings.

Nike worked with Morant to create the signature light-blue hue featured on the Day One colorway. It’s a symbol for the blue collar mentality that Morant says fuels everything he does.