Ja Morant’s second signature sneaker has been on the market for over three months, and just like his first model, the sneaker has been a hit amongst ball players. Entering the new year, previews of pairs for 2025 have been making the rounds online, including the Exposure, Twelve Time, and Valentine’s Day-ready Heart Eyes variants. In what will mark the model’s second-ever collaboration, the first with Swarovski, Ja Morant is set to pay homage to everyone’s favorite sugary drink, Kool-Aid.
The silhouette features a mismatched appearance, inspired by the Mixed Berry flavor and a gradient color pattern along both the left and right sneakers. Starting with the left pair, we see shades reminiscent of Kool-Aid’s blue raspberry flavor, beginning at the toe and transitioning into a dark black near the collar and heel. For the right sneaker, the classic cherry red starts at the toe and turns orange once you hit the heel.
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While these colors evoke the image of these flavors, the tongue directly nods to the drink, with the Kool-Aid Man “breaking through” a wall in his classic red appearance. On the reverse of the tongue sits his catchphrase, “Ohhh Yeah!” Other details about the drink are found on the lateral midfoot, with “cracks in the wall” reminding us of the Kool-Aid Man’s preferred entrance.
Splatter paint details grace both the lateral and medial profiles, the latter taking on a knit appearance and featuring black Swoosh details. You can also find condensation drops on the quilted heel counter, which also plays host to Ja Morant’s “12 AM” text in the font used by Kool-Aid. The white foam midsole finishes the design with splatter details and a glow-in-the-dark outsole.
The Kool-Aid x Nike Ja 2 Mixed Berry will release on May 16, 2025, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $130. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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