Nike Ja 3
Released 8/2025, Low Top, Ja Morant,
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8.1
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
NA
USER RATING
0 ratings
Best Suitable For:
The Ja 3 is perfect for players who are fast, quick, and explosive.
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
NA
Sizing:
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Width:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
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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 | 8.9 | 9.5 | NA | 9.2 | 8.7 | |
Best Price | $124.99 | $149 | $225 | $96 $120 | $210 | $64.57 $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 |
Pros:
Strong traction performance
Comfortable ZoomX midsole
Cons:
Material comfort is lacking
Narrow fit
Expert Reviews of the Nike Ja 3:
Expert Rating: 8.1 (ranks #261 of 359)
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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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8.0
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 #86 of 359)
User Traction Rating: NA
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9.0
September 1, 2025
The performance is spectacular on clean and dirty floors.
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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 #201 of 359)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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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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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 #193 of 359)
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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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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 #322 of 359)
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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
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 #336 of 359)
User Fit Rating: NA
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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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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 359)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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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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slightly wide
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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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½ size small
September 1, 2025
I went up half a 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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