Kool-Aid and Nike are partnering on a new limited edition collaboration that sees the sneaker brand's iconic sneakers transformed using inspiration from Kool-Aid flavors. Tapping NBA star Ja Morant, this collaboration sees the iconic Ja Morant 2 sneaker transformed using colors from the player's favorite Kool-Aid flavors. The collection will arrive across two drops, with the first featuring Blue Raspberry and Cherry blending into Orange and Lemon Lime, and the second highlighting the iconic Kool-Aid red.
“I remember my grandma always having some Kool-Aid in the fridge and that’s part of my special childhood memories,” said Morant in a press release.
The Nike x Kool-Aid Ja 2 will launch starting on May 16 through the SNKRS app.
Image Credit: Kool Aid
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