The Nike Ja 3 Goes Beast Mode with the Animal Pack Tiger Colorway

Published May 1, 2026 at 2:45 PM

Quick Facts

The Nike Ja 3 Animal Pack uses a mix of materials to reshape the signature claw marks into tiger stripes
The striped pattern shapes into an “A” to spell out “JA” on the lateral side
Dropping July 3, 2026, in adult, grade school, and pre-school sizing, the retail prices are set at $130 (men), $112 (GS), and $97 (PS)

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant may have just unveiled the Nike Ja 4 recently, but the Nike Ja 3 still has gas in the tank. The silhouette has been a hit on and off the floor, ranking as one of the top 10 sneakers worn during the 2025-2026 season despite Morant himself only playing 20 games this year.

Even with the silhouette sunsetting, Morant still has a Bruce Lee-esque colorway on the horizon and a tribute to his uncle Phil on the horizon. Following collabs with Jurassic Park, it is clear that Morant is still in beast mode with the animal-inspired Nike Ja 3 Animal Pack Tiger. Following leaks of the sneaker being spotted lurking in the brush, researchers have found official images of the Nike Ja 3 Animal Pack.

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The orange colorway masterfully utilizes the silhouette’s mix of materials on the upper to reshape the signature claw marks into tiger stripes. The sneaker starts off with an orange reinforced mesh base with muted TPU monograms to make space for the tiger-print pattern. Using the red vertical Swoosh on the lateral side as a J, the striped pattern slyly shapes into an “A” to spell out “JA” on the lateral side. Red accents appear on the Ja logo on the tongue and Nike branding on the cushy ZoomX midsole. The word “instinct” embroidered on the heel replaces the usual “twelve” text. Completing the wild look is a semi-translucent black midsole.

The Nike Ja 3 Animal Pack Tiger will be released on July 3, 2026, through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in adult, grade school, and pre-school sizing, the retail prices are set at $130 (men), $112 (GS), and $97 (PS). For all the latest Nike Ja 3 news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.