New Photos Show the Bright Bling of the Swarovski x Nike Ja 3

Nike and Swarovski have had a long and shiny relationship, combining forces to bring bling to sneakers with a look and price that says premium without breaking the budget like diamonds or pearls. After flashing crystal uppers on a set of running shoes at the end of last year and dropping multiple Nike Ja sneakers in collaboration with jeweler Swarovski, Nike is channeling Ja Morant’s grills for a Swarovski x Nike Ja 3 alongside a matching Air Force 1 and hoodie.

We first got a look at the crystal-coated performance basketball shoe in December of last year, but now, a new set of in-hand photos shows just how bright and shiny the bejeweled colorway really is. The shoe features a black upper covering the entire mesh and TPU monogram mix and an icy blue sole, but the real star of the show is the Swarovskis on the side panel.

The Swarovski Crystals shine in gold on the large “JA” monogram logo on the side panel, with a Nike Swoosh serving as the J. Hits of Tiffany blue round out the colorway on the Ja tongue and vamp logos, and the ZoomX hit on the midsole stabilizer. In addition to the Ja 3 colorway, Nike is adding Swarovskis to the Swoosh of a Ja PE collab Air Force 1 drop and a hoodie featuring Ja smiling with Swarovskis on his grill.

The Swarovski x Nike Ja 3 will be released February 13, 2025 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $235. For all the latest Nike Ja 3 news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.

Zach Harris

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