There's one word to describe this basketball sneaker: mismatched. The left shoe nearly glows in a Vapor Green mesh upper, while the right shoe is sizzling in a Bright Mandarin mesh upper. Both shoes also have matching forefoot mudguards that are adorned with silvery detailing. Nethongkome specifically designed this feature to help with stability on shifty plays.
Even the midsole on each shoe is monochromatic and matches the upper. It's filled with a forefoot Zoom bag for added cushioning, along with extra padding in the collar. The midsole itself has slightly more elevation than your standard kick to accommodate Morant's impressive jumping skills.
The side panel Swoosh is a shade of Light Armory Blue, and it wraps back around the heel. You'll also see a gray embroidered "12" on the heel to symbolize Morant's number. On the lateral heel of each shoe is Morant's signature in the contrasting color. Also contrasting is the "JA" logo on the gray tongue tab.
Enjoy the split personality of the Nike Ja 1 "Bright Mandarin". It drops on April 19 in men's and grade school kids' sizes at local Hibbett stores, and it's expected to be a hot release. That's why we've created a Launch Raffle to make it easier for you to score a pair. Download the Hibbett app now to enter for your chance to win.
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