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Nike Ja 1

Nike · Ja Morant signature

Nike Ja 1

Zoom Air · 13 oz · 8 mm drop · Low-cut · Standard width

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$79.90Price as of Nov 3, 2026, 14:42 UTC

Price band: mid (manufacturer MSRP). Live price varies — see Amazon.

Spec sheet

BrandNike
ModelJa 1
SignatureJa Morant
Year2023
CushioningZoom Air
Drop8 mm
Weight13 oz
Cut heightLow
TractionMulti-Direction
SurfaceIndoor
Best positionPG
Best play styleSlasher
Width fitStandard
Price bandmid

Build notes

Live colorway is Light Silver/Cyber/Cool Grey/Granite (FQ4796-003) — close visual match to Light Smoke Grey; Ja 1 — debut signature

How the Ja 1 compares

Computed from the listed specs of every performance shoe in our database. Rankings use manufacturer or retailer-listed figures, not our own measurements.

At a listed 13 oz, the Ja 1 is lighter than 52 of the other 66 performance shoes in our database and heavier than 8 (6 other models list the same weight). The average across all 67 performance shoes is 13.8 oz, so it runs 0.8 oz lighter than average. For reference, the lightest is the Anta KT 9 (12.4 oz) and the heaviest is the Nike GT Hustle 3 (15.8 oz).

Its 8 mm heel-to-toe drop is the most common figure in this group — 54 of 67 performance shoes list 8 mm. Drops across the group only run from 7 to 10 mm, so drop is a smaller differentiator than weight or cut height.

It is one of 25 low-cut models among the 67 performance shoes we track, and it sits in the mid price band (set from manufacturer MSRP), which 43 other models share.

Like 53 other performance shoes, it is rated for indoor courts; 13 in the group carry an outdoor rating.

Cushioning is listed as Zoom Air, which puts it in our Zoom Air (28 shoes in the database) cushioning hub; 4 other shoes use exactly the same listed setup.

Closest alternatives on spec

These are the three performance shoes whose weight, drop, cut height, price band, position and play-style classification sit nearest to this shoe's. Differences are relative to the Ja 1.

  • Nike Ja 2 — 0.4 oz heavier (13.4 oz); same 8 mm drop; also low-cut; same mid price band.
  • Xtep JT 2 — same listed weight (13 oz); same 8 mm drop; also low-cut; X-Dynamic Foam cushioning; budget price band rather than mid.
  • Nike Sabrina 2 — 0.1 oz lighter (12.9 oz); same 8 mm drop; also low-cut; Cushlon 3.0 + Zoom Air cushioning; same mid price band; narrow width.

Who the Ja 1 suits

Going by its spec profile, we classify the Ja 1 for point guards with a slashing, rim-attacking game. You can compare it against every shoe we file for that role in Best Basketball Shoes for Point Guards.

The low cut leaves the ankle free, so it suits players who want mobility and don't rely on a high collar for support. Being well under the average performance shoe weight, it suits players who prioritise a light shoe.

It is rated for indoor courts. If most of your games are on asphalt or concrete, the closest outdoor-rated performance shoes on spec are the Nike Renew Elevate 3 and Air Jordan 1 Low. Width is listed as standard; if you need more toe-box room, see the wide-feet hub.

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