Nike Ja 1: A Humble Start

#nike #jamorant #sneakers
In this video we go over Ja Morant’s first signature shoe - the Nike Ja 1.
Retailing for $110 USD, this shoe has just about the type of cushion you’d expect with a forefoot Zoom unit. No crazy bounce or superior impact protection, but comfort is decent and should be responsive enough for most people. Traction is one of the strongest parts about these, as they work well on both clean and dusty courts. The Ja 1 fits true to size, and is a little snug going TTS partly due to the cushioned foam collar and padding. They’re also lighter than shoes such as the LeBron 20, KD 15, PG 6, Luka 1, etc.
Let me know your thoughts on the Nike Ja 1 in the comments! Could this be the start of a new best-selling Nike signature line?
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[@TommyLiu4]

Is this the start of a new best-selling line? Thoughts on the Nike Ja 1??

[@heat_collector8698]

Looks like this line is more to replace the PG’s than to become the new Kyrie’s.

[@nikoLFL783]

Tried them on today…no thanks

[@ДанилоСерант]

Ja 1 looks like, kyrie 1.

[@Akarui13]

Why no thanks? ​@@nikoLFL783

[@zenox551]

starting to become one of my most trusted and favourite shoe reviewers. keep up the content bro!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks man 🙏🙏 Appreciate the trust 🍻

[@Cool-ew9pp]

Tommy, you grew so much since I followed you. I followed you when you had 3000 subscribers and now it’s 20000! Great review on the shoe and I definitely shouldn’t pay resell on these.

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you Ben! You’re a real one, appreciate it!! 🙏🙏

[@nxnext20]

Bro your probably one of the most underrated shoe reviewers out there hope you blow up someday

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks man! 🙏

[@thew5611]

i like how you keep your reviews concise and short

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🫡

[@isaacfuentes905]

Do u prefer Sabrina 1 over this ones? I really care about traction and cushion, great vid btw

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks! Yes.

[@DerryFlash90]

Been ballin much longer than most of your subscribers and the shoe performs extremely well in my opinion! However it does run a bit short so i went up half a size and the fit was perfect and for the price it's a no brainer.

[@TommyLiu4]

👍👍

[@TommyLiu4]

Good value for sure!

[@tinhatrancher904]

I've been ballin out of control since 86. Got my 1st Jordons in 91.

[@vincentbanh9611]

Nice spin move and tip in for the bucket at 0:33

[@TommyLiu4]

🫡🫡

[@MattDiwata]

Yooo, my man took a HUGE charge at 0:28 😂😂

[@TommyLiu4]

LOL jeez just saw

[@williamfox1835]

If they’re actually selling like Nike says they are, I can see them potentially adding more tech to his next signature. If it becomes super popular, it could prolly be the most tech heavy shoe in nike’s line.

[@rickyocampo1798]

Thank you for another solid JA1 review ser Tom 👍💪🇵🇭

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏❤️

[@uwupandaXD]

excited to see your channel grow more, love seeing fellow asians succeed at anything 🙏

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏

[@aileenc1430]

I just got these today. the lighest shoe in my collection for me its really comfy, and it has great traction

[@KingLeonidas_300]

liking the silhouette, the low top and the nike sb look. 8.5/10 for me looks wise. hoping you can do a review on the three kinds of move insoles too

[@TommyLiu4]

👍👌

[@noobnoob117]

​@@TommyLiu4 Yeah man, I'm interested in what you think about the move insoles too. I'm thinking of getting one but they're kinda pricey.

[@Yakuzastyl3]

I've been waiting for so long for this review. Thank you!

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏

[@lil_hooper23]

that gunshot after sayin ur good with pg 6s or lebron 20s is crazyyy😭☠☠

[@lewardkeeneoppura2684]

just bought mine with the same colorway for 2400 NTD or 77.14 USD in Taiwan. they have a lot of shoes that's on sale :)

[@amp.Cimbom]

3:56 reminded me if the “Nah, Im fine in the west”😂 I plan to get these since my pair is pretty beat up and they seem to be really good for a player like me but they’re sold out instantly.

[@ScruffysBucket]

Plain but clean look imo. This color I'd give 8.5/10. In terms of performance sounds like a good start, look forward to see how they build off it. I'll stick to my Lebron nexxt gens and NB two Wxy v3s for now

[@Nocxys]

Not even a minutes and you're cat's already hoppin into the box😂

[@sam6545]

Nothing wrong with it, but damn looks just like a budget nike sb shoe. I hope this isnt the “replacement” for the PG6

[@jchung1506]

Thanks for the review, Tommy. I am going to agree with Shania on these. That don’t impress me much. 😅

[@k.w5804]

I don't mess w/ guys wearing these. It's becoming a statement piece for "good shooting" and "deadly".

[@jackc5444]

0:33 Yo I am stealing that move lol spin move to counter the box out 👍

[@TommyLiu4]

😁😁🤛

[@Mcali1984]

I know it’s a long shot. Is there anyway you can do a review in some Adidas Rose 4/4.5. My all time favorite shoe, and I’d love to get you impressions on it. I have like 6 pairs. I respect your opinion. 🍻 and great video as always.

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏 Thanks! I can look into it, I think they might have done like a Restomod on those recently.

[@Mcali1984]

@@TommyLiu4 yes, but I believe it was only with light strike.

[@mainsourcery]

My only complaint about these is the laces are a bit too long. Otherwise, great shoes.

[@tthesneakerking]

Great 📹 Bro I grabbed the Ja Day 1s I noticed the tightness around ankle I cut that band in inside of shoe and they feel incredible I think that band does put alot of pressure on your ankle Salute Bro 💯💪🏾🫡

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks man!! I see, yeah the amount of pressure around the collar was more than I expected too. 🍻🙏

[@arnaldosifre2706]

@Tommy these seem like a nice shoe. I wanted to let you now a little tip I figured out for the shoes who don’t have the best traction or just don’t perform as well on dusty gyms. Clean the sneaker bottoms, dry it off then add WD40 on the rubber let it air dry and when you go play it will give you a good traction even if the floors are not the best. I tried it even on the LBJ’s 19 low and it still gave me good traction. Hope that helps you and others on here. Give this man a like and subscribe he gives good breakdown on performances. Have a blessed day brother.

[@TommyLiu4]

Oh really?! That’s very interesting, especially if it worked for shoes like the LeBron 19 lol thanks for the tip man! 🙏🙏🤛

[@arnaldosifre2706]

@@TommyLiu4 I know some shoes don't need it, but for me I have a lot of shoes I love the shoe but the traction is not the best. Like The Lebron next gem. Love the shoe but when the gym has a lot of dust I slid a bit. But not till I used WD40. Crazy thing 😆 🤣.

[@samlee458]

they are pretty decent imo, especially for the price. just need the 🔥 colorway like the purple ones he wore early on 👌🏻

[@TommyLiu4]

Oh yeah those are nice!

[@CarlosReyes-di8uu]

Im gonna buy the pg6 im excited its probably gonna be 95 dollars so im waiting for it

[@TommyLiu4]

Oh nice! I’ve never even seen a pair of PG 6 on sale lol

[@CarlosReyes-di8uu]

@Tommy Liu I'm gonna use it also for school, and I found it on your back to school video and I loved the colorways so I bought it

[@jarvishamilton4849]

love the vids man

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks man!

[@senwang1547]

Okay…I am going to try it…I mean the insole😂

[@TommyLiu4]

😆😆

[@CrimzonSoul]

They look cool for casual wear. Love the silhouette. Thanks for the review, was wondering if you were gonna check out the Adidas BYW Selects?

[@TommyLiu4]

🙌 I think I will, going to get pair soon 😃

[@CrimzonSoul]

@@TommyLiu4 Nice, thanks brother. I'll wait for your review before I cop. I'm choosing between these shoes, Adidas BYW Selects and 361° Big 3 III Pro.

[@andreas7604]

"Nah I'm fine indoor" -famous last words

[@TommyLiu4]

😆😆😆

[@glickstar1023]

lmao "nah im fine"

[@kermitlikesmemes9417]

not bad for a cheaper shoe! hope the price stays the same 😅

[@jrdatrackstar]

Easy pass on these, not even close to enough cushioning lol. I look forward to how they innovate the Morant 3, hopefully they treat the shoe like the Freak 3 and 4 (upgraded cushioning). Great review!

[@TommyLiu4]

Hopefully they can add onto it 👌🙏

[@hypebeast8461]

I need to cop this shoe right now. Greetings from ph

[@TommyLiu4]

Hello 😃🤛

[@bebet12463]

Tommy, do you think these are better than PG6 and Kyrie infinity or even over KD14s in over all performance? Thanks.. Great video as always

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey thanks Marv! Nope tbh I personally wouldn’t take these over any of those 😅

[@yis17]

Hi Tommy, will the cushion be better by adding sofsole airr insole? am 5’6 small guard and like to (used to) play fast, at 37 yo😂 my knee no longer able to cope with hard cushion shoes

[@TommyLiu4]

@@yis17 Hello. Yes I feel you… I haven’t tried that myself but to be honest there are just so many better options out there. New Balance HESI LOW V2 I would strongly recommend.

[@mcicic7530]

7/10 for the look - nothing wrong with it like you said but also nothing special

[@yyyjimmy8124]

I am thinking about whether to buy a pair of LeBron NXXT Gen or ja1 or pg6. Do you have any recommendations?

[@chenlejus2768]

Ive hear that theres a forefoot zoom unit. Just wanna know if you can feel it?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes I could feel it, decent forefoot cushion.

[@sebastianlaborde719]

6/10

[@heat_collector8698]

FINE 👻

[@danimalman3]

Tech wise they're the same as the Jordan One take 4.

[@zachnisson4237]

Would you say that these are an ok width for a 2E wide footer or do you think the New Balance Two wxy V3s are better (the other shoe I was considering). Most Nike shoes are too narrow at the ball of my foot.

[@TommyLiu4]

New Balance does sell a wide version of the TWO WXY V3, but it depends on where you’re located - so if you’re 2E or wider that’s definitely the better option. Ja 1s are already decent for a Nike shoe, cause like you said they mostly run narrow, I’m just not sure if they’ll work for 2E.

[@noobnoob117]

They kinda look like kyrie low 5s to me. Similar looking out sole, even has the zoom unit in the forefoot. 🤔

[@TommyLiu4]

True good call, some similarities in the look

[@noobnoob117]

@@TommyLiu4 are the two shoes similar in performance as well? kyrie low 5s vs ja1s

[@TommyLiu4]

@@noobnoob117 Yes they’re quite similar, I’d say the Ja 1 has slightly better cushioning and more compression/softness.

[@martylmao]

@@noobnoob117the ja 1 had better ankle support and feels better on foot

[@jankennethpingol5617]

Hi Tommy. Im coping new bball shoes for my upcoming bday. Im a 5'5 guard. Should I get Kd15, Curry10, pg6, tatum 1, this one? Thanks for the reviews

[@jankennethpingol5617]

luka 1 or do u have a personal favorite?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hello. Happy early birthday! PG 6 is still my top recommendation, if you can still find a pair. Otherwise 2) is Curry 10 and 3) is Tatum 1.

[@jankennethpingol5617]

​@@TommyLiu4 Thanks Tommy! Im in the shop right now. I am torn between PG6 which I dont like the color way, Curry 10 and New Balance WXY V3 which I love the colorway. Cant choose 😰

[@thachdinhtripleog1289]

This shoes look like kobe 4s , i can't wait to pick this shoes with lebron nxxt gen

[@TommyLiu4]

Right especially the midsole 😃

[@thachdinhtripleog1289]

@@TommyLiu4 colorways is dope

[@cosmomcfloso5820]

Just found out he had shoes. W

[@cosmomcfloso5820]

Underrated channel btw

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏😃

[@jaruwitlalitrattana8474]

Hi tom , i have a question. What should I choose between ja 1 and asics gelburst 28?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@jaruwitlalitrattana8474 Hey. Gelburst 28.

[@jaruwitlalitrattana8474]

@@TommyLiu4 and again to compare with Kai 1? I am having a very hard time deciding

[@TommyLiu4]

@@jaruwitlalitrattana8474 Gelburst 28

[@saroff5231]

Ja 1 or trae young 1 suggest me one please

[@sussybakedcake5485]

ja 1 or tatum 1? also those look pretty nice

[@TommyLiu4]

I’d personally take the Tatum 1 - lighter, better step in comfort and just more unique. These will be much more durable however.

[@dr.yeezyman6209]

What shoes are similar to the pg 6? I was considering the son of flash but was worried they arent as comfortable.

[@TommyLiu4]

Asics Nova Surge Low

[@JulseRay]

Yow tommy, does the game day insoles cause a heel slippage?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey no

[@arturpodobnik4204]

Do you think that the Kobe 4 is a good shoe and what is the fit like for wide/flat feet?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hi yeah probably my personal fav shoe of all time - fit is snug and tight so I’d recommend going half size up from your true size, especially if you have wide feet.

[@Greasetogo]

Are they good for wide feet

[@theCG07rider_]

Just bought them today at USD65.45

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice! Sweet deal there 👍

[@anthonyburet6395]

Any info on what might happen with the paul george line?

[@TommyLiu4]

Most likely ended at the PG 6 🥲 Not sure though…

[@TheReject182]

Nike release really bad or not that great balling shoes this year. There is no shoes in there line-up that I would want to play in rather than some L-Ning, Adidas or even New Balance. Idk why they keep releasing meh sneakers...

[@TommyLiu4]

Right I mean PG 6 & LeBron 20 from last year are gonna be hard to top.

[@TheReject182]

@@TommyLiu4 Yeah for sure ! I mean I didnt even liked the PG6 (cushion was not my thing and the shape too) and Lebron 20 are waaaaayyy overpriced compared to the other brands ...

[@kenjtv3466]

How about the impact support po ja1?

[@TommyLiu4]

Below average

[@Fatalnutria]

Hey tommy, Which shoe is better for guards the Ja 1s, or the Kyrie Infinity

[@TommyLiu4]

Kyrie Infinity

[@TommyLiu4]

And hi 😃

[@Fatalnutria]

@@TommyLiu4 Thanks

[@D3L3T3]

What size GameDays did you get? .5 smaller than your shoe size? Or tts?

[@TommyLiu4]

TTS I think

[@JC24114]

how does the cushioning compare to the giannis immortality 2s? i really hated the super hard cushioning in the immortality 2s and was wondering if this is any softer. pls reply someone.

[@TommyLiu4]

better

[@JC24114]

@@TommyLiu4 thank you. just have to wait for my size on footlocker or jd now!

[@ramilenricom.rodriguez412]

They look like the lebron 20s

[@huyquou2689]

when jb1 ma bro

[@TommyLiu4]

Coming up later I promise 😃

[@atl8604]

When I received the Ja1s they had a familiarity to them. Once I tried them on I realized why. They are recycled Kobe Mentality! Lol!

[@cenachen5654]

True to size?

[@filipfilip76]

how do you take insoles out from the ja 1's

[@TommyLiu4]

They’re very easy to take out

[@viper2195]

Ja 1 or the zion 2 or the jordan one take 4?

[@TommyLiu4]

One Take 4

[@luisgon7090]

These or All City 11 and thanks

[@TommyLiu4]

These have better traction from my experience, otherwise I’ll take the All City 11 in other aspects. So overall probably All City 11.

[@ratatouille2700]

Are they flat? and should i get ja 1s or witness 7?

[@Santi_makes_videos]

Ja 1

[@AnythingYouTube.]

how is the traction? is it top tier?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes it is, excellent traction performance.

[@shoeit6357]

kk u broke ur promise in 2sec !! naw we're fine in da pgs!

[@TommyLiu4]

Right you already know lol

[@user-qu6zl7nh8y]

Ja 1 or Freak 4 or luka 2?

[@TommyLiu4]

Zoom Freak 4

[@NovaCadet]

Y’all think Nike is gonna cut ties with Ja Morant since the gun situation?

[@fritzgerald8624]

nike ja 1 or wow ac11?

[@TommyLiu4]

All City 11

[@vincentbanh9611]

All City 11 or Ja 1?

[@TommyLiu4]

Umm they’re pretty close. Ja 1 has better traction from my experience but otherwise All City 11 is better.

[@josepabon6531]

I'm a 43 years old of age who play pro basketball in Puerto Rico!! 😂😂😂 And wtf happens with the basketball shoes today!!

[@rendim5788]

Ja 1 vs AJ 36?

[@TommyLiu4]

AJ 36

[@Letthatcoochiebreathh]

it is good shoe, but its bad colorway. The days 1s is good.

[@JC24114]

wassup man. ive been watching your videos for a while and i quite enjoy them. however, i need some help. ive been researching hoop shoes for months and havent found anything that meets my needs. i appreciate anyones help. this is what im looking for: 1. really good traction 2. softer cushioning im size 11 and 95 pounds and most shoes dont have enough impact protection for me 3. really good support 4.good for outdoor use 5.around 150 dollars canadian thank you all and pls help

[@ashiph1698]

how is it with ur wide feet

[@TommyLiu4]

It’s okay, going TTS will be tight and snug.

[@RoseProds]

Materials seems insane bad

[@periodslash]

dam after i started wearing these shoes i started to shoot better plot twist it wasnt basketball

[@TommyLiu4]

🔫🔫