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Nike Ja 2 "Purple Sky" Launching 10/08 Colorway: BOLD BERRY/BALTIC BLUE/LEMON TWIST Style: Men's and Kids' Basketball Shoe

Release Date: October 08, 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Temetrius Jamel Morant is a mouthful — that's why the Memphis Grizzlies star more commonly goes by Ja. Following the success of the Nike Ja 1, which introduced Morant's unique style to the sneaker world, the Nike Ja 2 builds upon that foundation with a focus on comfort, performance, and storytelling.

One of the very first colorways to be released is the Nike Ja 2 "Purple Sky." This celestial-inspired colorway features a vibrant blend of Bold Berry, Baltic Blue, and Lemon Twist, reflecting Morant's love for the night sky. Embrace the supernova when this basketball shoe drops on October 8 in men's and grade school kids' sizes.

Everything about this shoe screams purple. The breathable Bold Berry mesh in the vamp and tongue provides excellent ventilation, keeping your feet cool and dry during intense gameplay or everyday wear.

Along the side panels, you'll see Bold Berry leather overlays. Each shoe features a series of different color Swooshes. The left shoe has an embroidered Baltic Blue Swoosh on the medial side and a Lemon Twist Swoosh on the lateral side, complete with a repeating embroidered outline. Flip this combo on the right shoe.

Also contrasting is the Ja logo on each tongue — blue on the left shoe and yellow on the right.

A sidewall guardrail adds protection and stability, while the waterfall-inspired collar lining and ankle padding stick out in a more muted purple tone. 

A moody plum midsole features white speckling, very much reminiscent of stars in the night sky. This motif is repeated on the heel to make it look like the universe is exploding out of your jump shot.

The outsole — complete in matching Bold Berry rubber — includes a traction pattern inspired by the semitrailer tires Ja trained with as a kid.

Get ready to blast off into a whole new galaxy of style. The Nike Ja 2 "Purple Sky" is about to take your collection to another level. Score your pair on October 8 in men's and grade school kids' sizes when you shop online or at your local Hibbett and City Gear stores.

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