Nike Ja 1
Released 3/2023, Low Top, Ja Morant,
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8.2
EXPERT RATING
11 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
85 ratings
Ja Morant's debut sneaker is a good starting point for the young star, with the fit being the best feature.
Best Suitable For:
A good pickup for shifty guards who play low to the ground.
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Available at 6 shops | Official Retail Price: $109.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
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Width:
narrow
wide
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Nike Ja 1 |  ANTA KAI 1 Speed |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Nike KD 15 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.2 | 8.9(0.7) | 8.5(0.3) | 8.7(0.5) | 9.0(0.8) | 8.7(0.5) | |
| User Rating | 8.8 | NA | 9.4(0.6) | 9.1(0.3) | 9.2(0.4) | 9.0(0.2) | |
| Best Price | $60.97 $110 | $124.99 | $79.98 $120 | $119.99 | $112.97 $150 | $82.97 $160 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 350g - 360g | NA | NA | 350g - 360g | 370g - 390g | 350g - 360g |
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Nike Ja 1 Review
Pros:
Sturdy fit
Responsive Phylon
Cons:
Inconsistent traction
Lower quality materials
Performance of the Nike Ja 1:
Ja Morant's first signature shoe features inconsistent traction performance. The rubber is dense, making it hard to grip the court.
Reviewers agree the Phylon is soft and responsive, but it feels flat. Some mentioned the forefoot Zoom felt bouncy.
The materials aren't the best, but the quality doesn't affect performance. They're lightweight and breathable.
The fit is the most consistent aspect of the shoe. All reviewers recommend going true to size.
The Nike Ja 1 is an alright starting point in Morant's shoe line. It's playable, but there's room for improvement.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Ja 1:
Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #224 of 333)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
9
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
August 18, 2023
I enjoyed playing in the Nike Ja 1. The traction sticks, the materials work, and the cushioning is comfortable.
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8.8
May 4, 2023
The Nike Ja 1 is a quick and responsive shoe. It's one of my favourite shoes over the past year. The traction, fit, and support are all excellent.
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8.3
May 2, 2023
The Nike Ja 1 is a solid debut shoe for Ja Morant. The best features are traction, fit, and support. The materials could be better, but I enjoyed playing in the shoe.
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8.2
April 27, 2023
The Nike Ja 1 is an impressive initial shoe for Ja Morant. The traction works for me, and the cushioning is a pleasant surprise. I recommend this pair to any player.
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8.2
May 14, 2023
The Nike Ja 1 is a pleasant surprise. The traction is impressive, the cushioning is decent, and the support provides everything I need.
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8.2
June 25, 2023
The Nike Ja 1 is an impressive debut shoe. It feels similar to the Kyrie Low 5. I recommend these for both guard positions because of the cushioning and traction setup.
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8.0
April 26, 2023
The Nike Ja 1 disappointed me because of my high expectations. The traction is inconsistent, and the comfort and cushioning are lacking. The shoe is playable, though.
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8.0
May 11, 2023
The Nike Ja 1 is a solid performer. Not many features perform poorly. The traction excels, but the cushioning could be more comfortable.
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8.0
May 31, 2023
The Nike Ja 1 is straightforward and reliable. The performance surprised me, especially the cushioning. The traction is also serviceable on multiple surfaces.
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8.0
January 23, 2024
The Nike Ja 1 is a solid performer outside of the narrow fit. The traction feels very good, and the cushioning caters to shifty players.
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7.8
March 7, 2023
The Nike Ja 1 plays bouncier than expected. The cushioning profile looks flat and offers explosiveness. The traction can be iffy indoors, but it still performs decently.
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User Reviews of the Nike Ja 1:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #115 of 333)
10 - Amazing
20
9 - Great
38
8 - Good
22
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
3
5 - Poor
0
8.6
September 17, 2023
The ja’s had amazing traction picked up a little dust but nothing compared to the lebron 20s as far as dust pick up as i picked up much less dust in the ja’s. The ja’s have so much bounce in that forefoot i was surprised on how high i got up with such little effort. Shooting in this shoe was awkward and so was lateral movement on defense however I feel like it wouldve gotten better the more i broke in the shoe so don’t take that one to heart overall really good shoe for a really good price.
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9.2
July 20, 2024
The Ja 1s are the perfect shoe for any guard who is athletic and likes to score. The traction is really squeaky and bites through dust pretty well but does require a wipe occasionally because these shoes do pick up a solid amount of dust the cushion is crazy though, the forefoot zoom air is bouncy and the phylum is soft and has great impact protection. Support was good because it was well padded around th ankle area. Materials were comfy but not the most premium. Fit was like a gloveandverynice.
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9.5
September 7, 2023
The Nike Ja 1 is an amazing shoe! Aside from the fact that it is narrow its a great all around shoe. It is slightly small if not true to size, great traction, (best I've ever had.) Good cushion, not the most breathable but definitely bearable, better than the average shoe. Very light with great materials. The most styles shoes Iv'e ever worn! Great durability, I use it for outdoors all the time. Also Ja Murant is one of my favorite players, If you like him to then get the shoe! (Just do it!)
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8.5
January 3, 2024
The best part about this shoe for me is the cushion. I feel a lot bouncier when jumping especially for high flyers. Traction is grippy but every now and then need to wipe the bottom with your hands. Materials are breathable and support is good. The fit is a little wider towards the toe box but not too crazy, good for wide footed people like me. Overall good shoe would recommend for shifty, fast or bouncy guards.
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8.7
January 10, 2024
I love the JA1!!
Traction is one of the best tractions, a goat traction.
Cushing is average but at least is responsive, my heel didn't hurt.
i love the type of materials used on JA1 is comfortable, nice security, a good breathbality and durable.
Lockdown is very good for me.
Stability is extremelly well.
Fit is perfect too.
JA1 is one of the best shoes for mixed outdoor and indoor court use.
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Traction of the Nike Ja 1:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #126 of 333)
User Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #110 of 333)
10 - Amazing
31
9 - Great
41
8 - Good
16
7 - Average
4
6 - Subpar
3
5 - Poor
1
10.0
August 18, 2023
The traction sticks like glue.
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10.0
May 4, 2023
The traction feels insane. It's top-tier. It bites through dust well.
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9.5
May 2, 2023
The way the traction performs is amazing. It has you covered in all directions. This pattern feels on par with the LeBron 20.
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8.0
April 27, 2023
I experienced some slipping when making hard cuts, but the traction works perfectly for smaller movements.
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9.0
May 14, 2023
The traction performance is a highlight. The grip is phenomenal.
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9.0
June 25, 2023
The traction pattern is multi-directional and jagged. It gets the job done well. The shoe grips a lot of surfaces.
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8.0
April 26, 2023
The outsole tread pattern is dense, making it hard to grip the floor. It also picks up a lot of dust. The performance is better outdoors than indoors.
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9.0
May 11, 2023
The traction is impressive. The rubber grips the floor really well.
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8.0
May 31, 2023
After breaking the traction in, I had no issues with the performance. It's not the best, but it's serviceable.
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9.0
January 23, 2024
The traction on the shoe feels very good. I stopped on a dime.
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7.0
March 7, 2023
The outsole tread is my least favourite part of the shoe. The pattern is dense, making it hard to get them to grip indoors. The performance is phenomenal outdoors, though.
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Cushion of the Nike Ja 1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #224 of 333)
User Cushion Rating: 8.6 (ranks #145 of 333)
10 - Amazing
22
9 - Great
30
8 - Good
28
7 - Average
10
6 - Subpar
3
5 - Poor
3
9.0
August 18, 2023
You can feel the forefoot Zoom. It's noticeable and smooth. There's also a solid amount of court feel.
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8.0
May 4, 2023
I enjoyed the injected Phylon midsole. It feels soft and provides adequate impact protection.
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7.0
May 2, 2023
The cushioning is the shoe's biggest letdown. You can feel the cushioning, but it's nothing special.
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9.0
April 27, 2023
The Phylon feels soft and offers decent impact protection. I can also feel the Zoom unit in the forefoot. It reminds me of the Kyrie and Kobe line of shoes.
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8.0
May 14, 2023
You can feel a bit of bounce in the forefoot because of the small Zoom unit. It's a responsive setup with some impact protection.
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8.0
June 25, 2023
The cushioning is typical for a budget Nike shoe. The impact protection in the forefoot is better than the heel.
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7.5
April 26, 2023
The cushioning feels hard and flat. I barely felt the Zoom Air too. It's responsive, but it doesn't feel too good.
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7.0
May 11, 2023
There's a decent amount of impact protection, and responsiveness isn't bad. I wouldn't consider this a bouncy shoe.
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8.0
May 31, 2023
The cushion setup is a pleasant surprise. It's serviceable enough for most people. The Phylon feels plush, and the forefoot Zoom helps when jumping and running hard.
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7.0
January 23, 2024
The cushioning is meant for quicker players. There isn't much impact protection.
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9.0
March 7, 2023
The Ja 1 uses a plain midsole. It's mainly Phylon with a forefoot Zoom Air unit. The cushioning feels flat underfoot, but it's bouncy.
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Materials of the Nike Ja 1:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.8 (ranks #261 of 333)
User Materials Rating: 8.2 (ranks #185 of 333)
10 - Amazing
12
9 - Great
18
8 - Good
46
7 - Average
14
6 - Subpar
6
5 - Poor
0
8.0
August 18, 2023
The synthetic leather and mesh combo feels standard. It's a safe and proven combination.
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8.0
May 4, 2023
The materials conform to your foot well and feel minimal and supportive. The padding is also comfortable.
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6.5
May 2, 2023
The materials are cheap because of the pricing. It doesn't take away too much from the performance.
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8.0
April 27, 2023
The materials and padding feel good. The setup is dope for a first sneaker. It's lightweight and breathable.
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8.0
May 14, 2023
The upper feels basic with mesh and synthetic materials. However, the performance is solid.
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8.0
June 25, 2023
Breathability is subpar. The materials are nothing special, but the assembling quality is solid. The shoe feels lightweight and minimal.
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8.0
April 26, 2023
The materials aren't premium, but they feel sturdy and soft. They break in nicely.
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8.0
May 11, 2023
The materials feel a bit cheap. The padding is comfy, and performance isn't affected, though.
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7.0
May 31, 2023
The materials feel cheap. It feels rough, but breathability is solid. It's also a lightweight shoe.
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8.0
January 23, 2024
I can't complain about the materials from a performance perspective. The quality could be better, though.
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8.0
March 7, 2023
The upper is jersey material and synthetic leather. It provides a lot of freedom but not as much lateral support. It's an exceptionally breathable shoe.
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Support of the Nike Ja 1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #177 of 333)
User Support Rating: 8.6 (ranks #164 of 333)
10 - Amazing
22
9 - Great
30
8 - Good
34
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
3
5 - Poor
1
9.0
August 18, 2023
The lockdown is solid.
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9.0
May 4, 2023
The shoe feels incredibly supportive. My foot was not moving around in the shoe. I wasn't coming off the footbed, either.
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9.5
May 2, 2023
In my experience, the support is nothing short of amazing. The design is very supportive.
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8.0
April 27, 2023
I had no issues with heel lockdown or the overall support.
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8.0
May 14, 2023
I felt supported by the upper. My ankle was locked down too. The lacing system also does a solid job with containment.
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9.0
June 25, 2023
The shoe has impressive lockdown and containment. You don't slide during play.
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9.0
April 26, 2023
The shoe is flat and feels very stable. You don't feel wobbly at all, and the lockdown is there.
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8.0
May 11, 2023
My foot felt decently secure in the shoe.
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8.0
May 31, 2023
I felt contained when playing in the Ja 1. The torsional rigidity is solid, and the synthetic overlays cradle your feet nicely.
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8.0
January 23, 2024
I had zero issues with the support in the Ja 1. I had no heel slippage, and the containment felt good, too.
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7.0
March 7, 2023
You won't slip out of the shoe, but the containment isn't the best. If you get the right size, the support will work.
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Fit of the Nike Ja 1:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #197 of 333)
User Fit Rating: 8.9 (ranks #91 of 333)
10 - Amazing
28
9 - Great
32
8 - Good
30
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
9.0
August 18, 2023
The fit is one of my favourite areas of the shoe. It hugs your foot the more you play.
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9.0
May 4, 2023
The shoe fits me well because I enjoy a snug fit. The toe box is really snug.
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9.0
May 2, 2023
There's not a lot of volume, so there's no dead space. It's a 1-to-1 fit for me.
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8.0
April 27, 2023
I enjoyed how the shoe fit me.
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8.0
May 14, 2023
The fit is snug. I enjoyed the shape and how the shoe felt around my foot.
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7.0
June 25, 2023
The shoe feels narrow and stiff out of the box. It does become softer after breaking them in, though.
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7.5
April 26, 2023
The shoe conforms nicely to your foot, but the fit feels snug out of the box.
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8.0
May 11, 2023
I had no issues with the fit overall. The padding in the heel does push against your ankle a bit.
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9.0
May 31, 2023
My favourite part of the shoe is the fit. I felt secure and comfy, especially around my heel.
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8.0
January 23, 2024
The narrow fit caused a lot of pressure in the forefoot area, but it does feel comfortable and secure.
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8.0
March 7, 2023
The fit provides a solid feel around the foot, and the materials expand nicely.
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Durability of the Nike Ja 1:
User Durability Rating: 8.9 (ranks #82 of 333)
10 - Amazing
24
9 - Great
22
8 - Good
16
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
Outdoor of the Nike Ja 1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 44.4 (ranks #154 of 333)
User Outdoor Rating: 75.9 (ranks #88 of 333)
Good (100%)
33
Fair (50%)
30
Bad (0%)
4
fair
May 4, 2023
The durability on my colourway feels solid.
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fair
May 2, 2023
This feels like a viable outdoor option.
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fair
April 27, 2023
You can get an outdoor summer season in these shoes.
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no
June 25, 2023
I would not take this shoe outside.
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fair
April 26, 2023
The traction performed well outdoors.
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fair
May 11, 2023
The rubber feels durable enough for outdoors.
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fair
May 31, 2023
I'm impressed with the durability.
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fair
January 23, 2024
The rubber feels decent enough for outdoors, but I would avoid it.
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fair
March 7, 2023
The shoe performs well outdoors, but the rubber isn't going to last long.
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Width of the Nike Ja 1:
very narrow
3
slightly narrow
20
regular
57
slightly wide
13
very wide
2
regularly wide
May 4, 2023
The shoe has a regular width.
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slightly narrow
May 2, 2023
Go up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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slightly wide
April 27, 2023
The shoe feels wider than other sneakers.
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regularly wide
May 14, 2023
Wide-footers might have to go half a size up.
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very narrow
June 25, 2023
The shoe is narrow out of the box. I don't recommend these shoes for wide-footers.
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slightly narrow
April 26, 2023
Go up half a size if you have wide feet.
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slightly narrow
May 11, 2023
The shoe is not as wide as I thought it would be.
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slightly narrow
May 31, 2023
The shoe felt accommodating, but I recommend going half a size up if you have wide feet or wear ankle braces.
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slightly narrow
January 23, 2024
The width feels narrow. I suggest going up half a size if you have wide feet.
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slightly narrow
March 7, 2023
Go up half a size for more heel stability.
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Size of the Nike Ja 1:
very small
0
slightly small
15
true to size
73
slightly long
8
very long
0
true to size
August 18, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
May 4, 2023
If you like a snug fit, stay true to size. Everyone else can go up half a size.
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true to size
May 2, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
April 27, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
May 14, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
June 25, 2023
The Ja 1 runs true to size.
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true to size
April 26, 2023
The shoe runs true to size.
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true to size
May 11, 2023
These shoes fit true to size.
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½ size small
May 31, 2023
I went half a size up because I prefer more space in the toe box.
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true to size
January 23, 2024
The Ja 1 runs true to size.
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true to size
March 7, 2023
Narrow and medium foot shapes can go true to size.
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