
Update: In December mid-way through, we showcased a forthcoming collaboration between Swarovski, Ja Morant, and Nike, a sequel to their Ja 1 from the previous year. The team is set to reunite for NBA All-Star Weekend this year, but here’s an exciting twist: instead of one, there will be two versions released!
The colorway we initially previewed last year for the Ja 2 is named “Scratch Black Label.” It boasts crystals at specific locations such as the lateral’s “scratch” marks, the medial Swoosh, and the tongue branding. However, due to the extensive use of crystals, this pair will not carry the $550 USD price tag we previously mentioned; that will be assigned to a second pair that is more heavily adorned with crystals. The “Scratch Black Label” version, retailing at $150 USD, will hit stores on Valentine’s Day in a limited edition of 1999 numbered pairs, acknowledging Ja Morant’s birth year.
A notice accompanying leaked pairs indicates that the “Scratch Black Label” colorway is a collector’s item and is not intended for regular use or strenuous activity.