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Ja 3 "Explorer" Little Kids' Basketball Shoes - Anthracite/Yellow Ochre/Bright Crimson

Ja 3 "Explorer"

Little Kids' Basketball Shoes

$97

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Every time Ja steps on the court, it's showtime. To help him elevate his game, we worked with him to make the bounciest Ja signature shoe so far. The Ja 3 is light, tough and a game-changer with full-length Hybrid ZoomX foam. “ZoomX is crazy responsive,” Ja says. “I call it that jet fuel.” We call it bad news for his defenders.


  • Shown: Anthracite/Yellow Ochre/Bright Crimson
  • Style: IV2628-001

Ja 3 "Explorer"

$97

Every time Ja steps on the court, it's showtime. To help him elevate his game, we worked with him to make the bounciest Ja signature shoe so far. The Ja 3 is light, tough and a game-changer with full-length Hybrid ZoomX foam. “ZoomX is crazy responsive,” Ja says. “I call it that jet fuel.” We call it bad news for his defenders.

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Oh Ja’s playing? Time to lock-in. “Showstopper” is inspired by his box office, supreme talent because it’s like that when 12 takes the court.

More Zoom. More Boom.

Full-length Hybrid ZoomX foam gives Ja Nike's highest energy return. "It's that extra boost when I'm already moving fast," Ja says.

Put Them on Notice

Ja knows the Ja 3's tuned, zoned outsole gives him an edge. "With this grip I can break defenders off any time I want," Ja says. The traction pattern features allover mini Ja logos, so he can cook his opponents and leave his stamp on the game.

Built Tough for 12

The lightweight, durable upper provides a canvas for Ja's unique style of play and the stability he needs to feel shifty.

What's New?

"The Ja 2 was about control—locking in," Ja says. "The Ja 3? It's freedom. More bounce, more energy, more movement." The combination of the full-length Hybrid ZoomX foam and the traction pattern helps Ja raise his game.

Ja Dropping Design

When Ja sat down with our designers, his message was clear. "I told 'em, 'Don't be scared. Push it,'" Ja says. The result? The Ja Swoosh logo—a vertical Swoosh logo next to a graffiti-sprayed "A"—and grimy scratch marks make a groundbreaker that's ready for the bright lights.

More Benefits

  • Foam sockliner on top of full-length Hybrid ZoomX foam has Ja feeling like he's on clouds with every move.
  • Padded collar adds cushioning.

Product Details

  • Hook-and-loop closure
  • Low-cut collar
  • Shown: Anthracite/Yellow Ochre/Bright Crimson
  • Style: IV2628-001

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