Nike Ja 3 “Christmas” IH0798-100

The conventional wisdom is that it’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays. As we sit here in August, we’re comfortable saying that it really would be, but Nike’s far-ahead planning schedule means that they’re already checking their lists. The Nike Ja 3 “Christmas” has just appeared, wearing a hi-vis twist on classic end-of-year hues.

Clausian colorways have been a part of every Ja signature shoe to date, so it’s no surprise that the third step is thinking the same. However, the Ja 3 offers up the most traditional embrace of “Christmas” yet, bucking the purple overtones from 2023 and the silvery “Tree Tropper” from 2024. A spicy gradient across the graphic layers offers a novel twist on classic red and green, while a snow white mesh base models these after wintery weather. A hit of jet black on the Swoosh and ZoomX test closes things out, at least from what we can tell — no included angles of the insole or tongue could mean that additional Christmastime imagery factors into this pair.

What these shots do confirm is that the Nike Ja 3 “Christmas” will touch down in full family sizing, spread across men’s ($140), GS ($115), and PS ($110.) This shoe is currently circled for a December 26th date. Catch in-hand images below and keep our Sneaker Release Dates page within reach for more updates on this shoe and all upcoming product of note.

Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.