A loud mismatch sneaker always has a way of stealing the spotlight, and this latest kids-exclusive Ja 3 does exactly that. Built around Ja Morant’s fast, unpredictable style, the Nike Ja 3 GS “Blue Crystal/Turf Orange” arrives with split color blocking that gives each shoe its own identity while still working as one complete statement.
Nike decided to go bold with contrast on these instead of playing things safe. One sneaker has an orange upper with blue highlights, orange laces, and bright coral outsole. The other sneaker reverses all that energy with blue and purple throughout the upper, lavender outsole and peach lining. The combination gives the sneaker pair a distinct Knicks vibe without screaming it.
There is also a lot going on in the build itself. Repeating triangular textures stretch across the upper, while the midsole uses jagged sculpting that makes the silhouette feel even more aggressive. Handwritten “TWELVE” branding on the heels and split Ja details across the shoes help tie the theme back to Morant in a way that feels playful but still performance-driven.
Overall, this release is a perfect example of Nike continuing to expand the Ja line into bigger stories for youth consumers.
The Nike Ja 3 “Blue Crystal/Turf Orange” will release during April/May 2026 through select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com. Available in grade school sizing, the retail price tag is set at $102 USD.
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Nike Ja 3
Color: Blue Crystal/Turf Orange-Midnight Navy-Metallic Silver
Style Code: IO9418-400
Release Date: 2026
Price: $102
