Quick Facts
- Splitting the pair between left and right shoes, the left shoe features an orange upper with a black and orange mix on the “JA” stabilizing panels to match the black and orange laces
- The right shoe switches to white, with the same black base on the side panel logo and tongue
- The SLAM x Nike Ja 4 dropped out of nowhere today, October 28, 2026, but expect a wider release in the coming weeks
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The magazine industry is in a hard spot. Not only is everything online and spoon-fed to us at a mile-a-minute pace, but even for legacy publications with massive subscription numbers, it’s harder than ever to get hard-hitting interviews with celebs and stars who would rather control their own narrative on YouTube or social media. Instead, magazines have shifted course, and for basketball culture powerhouse SLAM, that means new sneakers.
A SLAM Collab for the League’s Favorite Dunker
The SLAM x Nike Ja 4 is the latest pair from the dunk-heavy magazine’s new Nike Basketball collab collection, joining pairs of the Sabrina 4, GT Cut 4, and Zoom Hyperflight. Debuting in August in the pages of SLAM Kicks, the collection leans heavily on SLAM’s orange logo theme, with State of Liberty teal on the Sabrina 4 and a two-tone mix of orange and white on the Ja 4.
Splitting the pair between left and right shoes, the left shoe features an orange upper with a black and orange mix on the “JA” stabilizing panels to match the black and orange laces. The right shoe switches to white, with the same black base on the side panel logo and tongue. On both shoes, a blue and white mix mingles on the midsole for an extra pop of color.
SLAM x Nike Ja 4 Release Details
The SLAM x Nike Ja 4 dropped out of nowhere today, October 28, 2026, through Foot Locker in-store and online, with a wider release expected to follow soon. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $140. To keep up with all the latest Nike Ja 4 news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
