Nike Ja 4 Deep Water: Ja Morant Goes Full Shark Mode

👟 Sneaker Release Info
Brand Nike
Model Ja 4
Colorway Deep Water
Release Date September 25, 2026
Retail Price $140
Available At Foot Locker, Nike.com

Ja Morant’s fourth signature shoe is getting a shark-themed colorway an

The concept is built around Morant’s ability to strike at any moment. Like a shark in deep water, you know the attack is coming but you cannot stop it. The shoe uses blue and teal tones across the upper with shark graphic details embedded into the design. The tongue has a shark mouth graphic that ties the whole thing together.

Nike Ja 4 Deep Water side profile

$140 for adult sizes. The Ja 4 has been Nike’s most consistent basketball signature line outside of the LeBron and KD. Morant’s shoes actually look like basketball shoes, not lifestyle sneakers pretending to be performance gear. The Ja 4 has real tech with Zoom Air cushioning and a support frame that locks your foot in.

Nike Ja 4 Deep Water alternate angle

What makes the Deep Water colorway work is that it does not feel forced. Some athlete signature shoes try too hard with the storytelling. This one lets the design do the talking. The shark elements are integrated into the shoe’s natural design language instead of being slapped on top of it.

Nike Ja 4 Deep Water outsole detail

The Ja 4 has been quietly building a catalog of strong colorways in 2026. Deep Water, Radar, and the upcoming Halloween drop give Morant three legitimate contenders for best signature basketball shoe of the year. The fact that these retail for $140 while other signatures are pushing $200+ makes them even more appealing.

Nike Ja 4 Deep Water heel view

September 25. Foot Locker and Nike. $140. If you play ball or just want a clean performance shoe with actual personality, this is the one.

$140. September 25. Foot Locker and Nike.com.

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Written by SoleGRIND