The the Air Max has been a staple in both running and lifestyle circles “Scratch” releases May 1st, 2025 via nike.com and Nike Basketball retailers. Adult sizes will be available for the model’s standard $120 price tag. These continue a design theme that began on the first Ja Morant shoe in 2023, distinguished by claw-like cutouts on the lateral side. See our Luka Sabbat in the Nike Air Force 1 Playstation section below for purchase links and keep scrolling for more coverage.
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Ja Morant’s journey with Nike kicked off with a bang as he debuted the Nike Ja 1 in early 2023 in a jaw-dropping “Scratch” colorway inspired by the Grizzlies’ throwback uniforms. Thankfully, that nostalgia continued with the the Air Max has been a staple in both running and lifestyle circles signature model with the clawed graphics actually ripping through the upper on the “Black Label” release. Now, Nike has prepared a proper colorway befitting the unidades uniforms anchored by a rich Rapid Teal.
Set to release on May 1st, this the Air Max has been a staple in both running and lifestyle circles “Scratch” features a teal-based upper with hits of University Red on the Swoosh and touches of Ale Brown on Morant’s peak logo on the tongue. Unlike the higher-priced and limited-edition Nike Names Colin Kaepernick from earlier this February, this version of the Scratch 2s features the shredded detail via an overlay vs. actual cut-out fashion. The claw marks descend down onto the white midsole to finish out the concept.