Ja Morant’s fourth signature Nike shoe adds a tournament ready makeup with the Ja 4 NY vs NY. A gradient of Persian Violet and Rio Teal covers the upper like cotton candy, with the JA monogram support structure popping in metallic red on the side panel and a two tone black and purple lace set to finish.
Nike‘s Ja line has carved out a specific identity since it launched, built around a low, quick, guard focused shoe at a friendly price. The NY vs NY name ties this pair to the summer tournament circuit, where player exclusive energy and bright colors have always driven the culture. Morant’s signature has leaned into that youthful, streetball adjacent feel, and this colorway keeps that thread going with a palette that reads more playground than pro arena.
To me this signals Nike treating the Ja line as a canvas for color rather than a straight performance pitch. The shoe is priced for actual hoopers at $140, and the design choices here, from the gradient to the red monogram, are about standing out on a run rather than blending into a team uniform. For the guard who wants something light and loud, the NY vs NY is an easy pickup.
Release details: The Nike Ja 4 NY vs NY releases August 15, 2026 for $140, style code IM4134-500, in the Persian Violet, Rio Teal, Iron Grey, and Fruit Punch colorway.
Where to buy: Pairs release through Nike, SNKRS, and select Nike Basketball retailers.
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