Since the advent of low-tops, high-top basketball shoes have been hard to come by, especially for signature Nike models. This trend has led to the release of a high-top variant of the Nike Ja 4, dubbed the Nike Ja 4 High “Zombie”, which hasn’t been seen since the Nike LeBron 19.

The Nike Ja 4 High “Zombie” falls under the Halloween 2026 collection and features an all-covering shroud with a front zipper. The shoe retains the familiar lacing system from the regular Ja 4 model, and raised logos of Morant’s arrows dominate the entire upper. The shoe is similar to the Air Jordan 28 in its construction because of the zippered upper.

The entire shoe, from the spiked upper to the outsole, will be painted in University Red to give the Nike Ja 4 a look of the famed “Red October” colorway. The reverse Swoosh and a midfoot support piece will be covered in Metallic Medium Olive to provide some contrast. The Halloween-themed elements are visible only on the inside, where the insoles will feature “Twelve Time” written in graffiti-style and Morant’s head in a zombie-like manner.

The Nike Ja 4 High “Zombie” releases on October 31, 2026, via select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com for $180.

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