The Nike Ja 3 “Year of the Horse” will be released in Spring 2026 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Highlighted with horsehair and shades connecting to CNY, the retail price is $145.
Quick Facts
Nike Ja 3 “Year of the Horse”
Color: Light Chocolate/Silt Red-Metallic Gold
Release Date: Spring 2026
Style Code: IB6508-200
Price: $145
Where to Buy: Nike, Foot Locker, DSG, Hibbett, Finish Line
More Info: Nike Release Dates
It’s about to be a New Year, and Nike Basketball will debut a new Chinese New Year collection. 2026 will celebrate the Year of the Horse, and the Nike Ja 3 will be part of the collection. Consisting of shades of Brown, Red, and Gold, it also has horsehair on the tongue and Chinese characters on the insoles.
In my opinion, Nike Basketball hit a home run with this Nike Ja 3. Not only does the color blocking align with the YOTH releases, consisting of Light Chocolate, Silt Red, and Metallic Gold, but it also features specific details inspired by a horse. For example, it features Brown faux horsehair on the tongue, and the shade also covers the base.
Utilizing Red, a Chinese cultural shade that symbolizes happiness, good fortune, vitality, and prosperity, the design lands on the repeated Ja thread branding, midsole, and rubber outsole. Next, we have Gold, representing wealth, power, prosperity, and good fortune on the Swoosh. The insoles have Chinese characters that translate to “One horse leading the way.”
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Nike Ja 3 Year of the Horse Release Date
The Nike Ja 3 “Year of the Horse” will be released in Spring 2026 at select Nike Basketball retailers, including Nike, Foot Locker, DSG, Finish Line, and Hibbett. More than likely, the shoes will be available between January and February 2026, as that’s when Nike drops its Lunar New Year collection. The retail price is $145. Once we have more details, we will update you. Below, you can check out more photos for a closer look.
Bottom Line
I do like it when Nike goes above and beyond on the Chinese New Year releases, and that’s what they did on the Ja 3. The addition of horsehair is a nice touch, while the other colors and placement are a good representation of CNY. Even without the horsehair, the overall look is still nice, but I feel that element puts this pair above the others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the shoes will officially be part of Nike’s Lunar New Year collection.
No, it will only be placed on the tongues.
The shoes will be a general release. However, it’s likely fewer pairs are produced than in previous Ja 3 releases.
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