Nike Ja 3
Released 8/2025, Low Top, Ja Morant,
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8.1
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
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The Nike Ja 3 plays fast, smooth, and low to the ground. The reliable traction is its best feature.
Best Suitable For:
The Ja 3 is perfect for players who are fast, quick, and explosive.
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Ja 3 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 |  Nike Lebron 20 |  Under Armour Curry 11 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.1 | 8.9(0.8) | 8.9(0.8) | 8.7(0.6) | 8.8(0.7) | 8.7(0.6) | |
| User Rating | NA | 9.2 | 9.5 | NA | 9.2 | 8.7 | |
| Best Price | $124.99 | $149 | $225 | $95.99 $120 | $210 | $64.97 $160 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | NA | NA | 390g - 410g | 340g - 340g |
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Nike Ja 3 Review
Pros:
Strong traction performance
Comfortable ZoomX midsole
Cons:
Narrow fit
Lateral containment is lacking
Performance of the Nike Ja 3:
Ja Morant's latest signature shoe is potentially the best in his lineup.
Nike implements a unique traction pattern using Ja's logo, and reviewers agree it's the shoe's best feature. You get consistent traction performance.
The caged ZoomX midsole feels smooth, especially for quicker players.
The upper design is top-tier, and the materials are comfortable. Reviewers' main complaint is that the upper becomes softer over time, which causes the lateral containment to deteriorate.
The fit is narrow and snug. It takes effort to break it in.
Support and stability are decent. The only thing to look out for is your feet slipping off the footbed because of the broken-in upper materials.
The shoe is not perfect, but the Nike Ja 3 is still an upgrade and improvement in his signature line because of its traction and cushioning.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Ja 3:
Expert Rating: 8.1 (ranks #264 of 362)
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8.5
October 1, 2025
In my opinion, the Nike Ja 3 is the best shoe in his lineup. I love the traction and ZoomX foam. My only complaint is the lack of lateral containment from the upper.
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8.5
August 28, 2025
The Nike Ja 3 is so much better than the first two models. The lateral containment was an issue, but I love the traction and cushioning.
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8.4
September 1, 2025
The Nike Ja 3 is great for slashers and guards who make quick movements, thanks to the traction. This is a great performer for the price, and I love the look.
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8.2
August 28, 2025
The Nike Ja 3 feels like the best shoe in the lineup. This is a great shoe for guards who like to play fast and low to the ground.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The Nike Ja 3 is a balanced performance shoe. It's the best shoe in Ja Morant's line.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The Nike Ja 3 is a solid shoe for the price. It's an upgrade from the Ja 2, thanks to the traction and cushioning. I love the look.
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7.8
August 28, 2025
The Nike Ja 3 truly feels like a Ja Morant shoe. The cushioning is an improvement, but I didn't like the shoe as much as I thought I would.
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User Reviews of the Nike Ja 3:
No user reviews so far
Traction of the Nike Ja 3:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #87 of 362)
User Traction Rating: NA
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10.0
October 1, 2025
Traction might be the shoe's best feature. It has one of the best bites on indoor courts.
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10.0
August 28, 2025
The solid rubber on my outsole is grippy. The outsole grips perfectly, and the performance feels consistent.
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9.0
September 1, 2025
The performance is spectacular on clean and dirty floors.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The traction performance is fairly sticky. It stays with you throughout all your movements.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The traction grips well. It bites hard, especially during hard cuts.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
You won't have any issues on clean courts. Make sure to wipe on dustier courts.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The traction is good news. This shoe continues to offer strong traction performance. I got consistent hard stops.
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Cushion of the Nike Ja 3:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #202 of 362)
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9.0
October 1, 2025
The cushioning setup feels enjoyable and stable.
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9.5
August 28, 2025
The ZoomX foam feels stable, subtle, and smooth within the rubber caging. It's a unique ride.
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9.0
September 1, 2025
This is the best cushioning setup in a Ja shoe so far. I love the compression, bounce, and comfort.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The ZoomX cushioning feels smooth. You can feel the upgrade immediately.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
This cushioning setup is nice. It offers lots of responsiveness and comfort.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The cushioning feels decent. There's some bounce and responsiveness.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The cushioning setup is an upgrade. The midsole is bouncy and responsive.
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Materials of the Nike Ja 3:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #197 of 362)
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8.0
October 1, 2025
The textile mesh upper starts stiff but becomes softer over time. The short tongue is also slightly annoying. I like the comfort and padding.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The full textile upper lacks the structure needed to contain my feet on the footbed. The rest feels comfortable.
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8.5
September 1, 2025
The upper is breathable and breaks in insanely quickly. I also love the design.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The materials feel unique and aggressive. I like how durable it is.
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7.5
August 28, 2025
The materials look sick. They feel durable but slightly stiff.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The upper has some structure and rigidity while still feeling comfortable.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The material breathability is average, and the flexibility is better than expected.
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Support of the Nike Ja 3:
Expert Support Rating: 7.6 (ranks #325 of 362)
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7.5
October 1, 2025
The containment worsens as the materials soften, but it does not become dangerous.
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7.0
August 28, 2025
The base stability features feel great, but the lateral containment is hampered by the upper.
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7.5
September 1, 2025
The upper feels tippy during hard lateral cuts, which is my only issue. It still feels very supportive throughout all other movements.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The upper feels durable and well-contained.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
I like the support and lockdown. The shoe feels stable and supportive.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
I had no issues with the heel support or lateral containment. I felt secure in this shoe.
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7.0
August 28, 2025
The support feels secure, but the lateral containment is not the best.
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Fit of the Nike Ja 3:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.4 (ranks #339 of 362)
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8.0
October 1, 2025
The fit is very narrow. It took a few hours to break in.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The fit breaks in over time. My shoes required a lot of adjustments as the materials loosened.
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8.0
September 1, 2025
The fit is tricky. It feels snug and short. I had to go up half a size and needed to play through a break-in period.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
I had no issues with the fit.
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7.5
August 28, 2025
The shoe feels snug and requires a break-in period.
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7.0
August 28, 2025
The fit feels very narrow.
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7.0
August 28, 2025
The fit feels tight and snug. It's a bit too narrow for me.
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Durability of the Nike Ja 3:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the Nike Ja 3:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #202 of 362)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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October 1, 2025
The durability is not good.
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no
August 28, 2025
The outsole rubber is too soft for outdoor use.
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fair
September 1, 2025
I don't see any durability issues so far, but I would keep this pair indoors.
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August 28, 2025
The rubber feels too soft for outdoor play.
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Width of the Nike Ja 3:
very narrow
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very narrow
October 1, 2025
The width hurt me at first. Considering going up half a size if you have wider feet.
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very narrow
August 28, 2025
I would stay away from this shoe if you have wide feet.
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very narrow
September 1, 2025
The midfoot feels very narrow.
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slightly narrow
August 28, 2025
The forefoot is slightly narrow.
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very narrow
August 28, 2025
The width is narrow.
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very narrow
August 28, 2025
This shoe runs narrow.
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Size of the Nike Ja 3:
very small
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true to size
October 1, 2025
Go true to size if you have normal feet.
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true to size
August 28, 2025
I went true to size.
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½ size small
September 1, 2025
I went up half a size.
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true to size
August 28, 2025
The sizing is true to size.
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true to size
August 28, 2025
The shoe runs true to size.
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½ size small
August 28, 2025
I went up half a size.
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½ size small
August 28, 2025
I recommend going up half a size unless you prefer a tight fit.
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