Ja Morant's Nike Ja 2 Kool-Aid sneakers are officially set to drop this week

Jael Rucker

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The Memphis Grizzlies season may be over, but Ja Morant's fans certainly have a lot to look forward to in the sneaker department.

The Nike Ja 2 x Kool-Aid has officially arrived, and is set to drop on May 16. The shoes, which are designed in a "Mixed Berry" colorway, are priced at $130 in adult sizes, and will be available to shop via the Nike SNKRS app, Foot Locker and other select retailers. The pair includes one shoe in a bright red color with matching red laces (seemingly modeled after the cherry/strawberry Kool-Aid flavors), and an additional bright green color with matching green laces that may be drawing reference to the tropical Kool-Aid flavor.

Additional features include a glow-in-the-dark rubber outsole, Nike Air Zoom cushioning in the forefront of the shoe to provide comfort and elevated performance and the words "Ohhh" and "Yeah!" on the tongue. There's also a few specs that are centered solely towards the Nike Ja models.

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This includes a breathable lightweight mesh upper, the Air Zoom unit and a molded mid-foot panel to assist with seamless traction and easy movements. Morant was previously spotted wearing the Kool-Aid sneakers in-game during an April 10 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. A second colorway is rumored to be in the works for a June release.

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Jael Rucker

Jael Rucker has worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.