Nike Ja 3 ‘Light Show’

The Nike Ja 3 ‘Light Show’ (HF2793-100) is the third signature shoe for NBA superstar Ja Morant, designed to embody his fearless, high-flying style of play and to deliver the explosive performance required for a player who constantly pushes the limits. The history of the Ja 3 centers on providing “freedom” and “more bounce” compared to previous models, and the ‘Light Show’ colorway specifically reflects Ja’s journey from grinding in the dark to shining brightly when the arena lights turn on. The shoe’s design is heavily personalized, featuring graffiti-style typography and scratch textures that resulted directly from a creative session where Ja Morant worked hands-on with the Nike design team, aiming for a look that is as ground-breaking as his game.

The shoe arrives in a vibrant White/Dusty Cactus/Hyper Pink/Star Blue colorway, set against a predominantly white and light grey background. The upper is crafted from lightweight, durable mesh and features tonal scratch-pattern overlays that contain a subtle monogram of Ja Morant’s logo, providing structural stability without adding bulk. The striking colors are delivered through key accents, including a vertical blue Swoosh logo on the side piped with a fuchsia trim, placed next to a graffiti-style red “A” that, when combined with the Ja logo on the tongue, spells out his name.

The technology is built for explosive movement, centered around full-length Hybrid ZoomX foam in the midsole, which Ja Morant himself calls “jet fuel” for its ability to provide Nike’s highest level of energy return, resulting in an incredibly bouncy and responsive feel that helps players “flash above” the competition. This next-level cushioning is paired with a highly effective zoned outsole system featuring a unique, aggressive traction pattern composed of numerous miniature Ja logos. This multidirectional grip is tuned to support quick changes of direction and sharp cuts, giving players the necessary edge for shifty, downhill drives and allowing them to break defenders off at will. This combination of supreme cushioning and targeted traction ensures the shoe is light, tough, and perfectly engineered to handle a hyper-athletic style of play.