Devin Booker’s first signature sneaker, the Nike Book 1, just launched in earnest in February. But since the time Nike first announced the sneaker in September, Booker has already taken to the court wearing a dozen different colorways of the shoe. Of these, only three have gone on to release.
Just as the model itself takes after iconic sneakers including the Blazer and Air Force 1 Low, the Book 1 has also appeared in several different colorways inspired by famous ones from the past, such as two different Air Jordan 1s, the most famous of all Air Max 95s, and a Kobe 4 Protro made just for Booker.
Below, Footwear News takes you through every Nike Book 1 colorway worn by Booker during the 2023-2024 NBA season. Although many, if not most, will remain player-exclusives, the array could give you an idea of what releases are still to come.
As one of the first versions of the Book 1 worn by Booker this season, this colorway is inspired by the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey,” which originally released in 2001 and is one of the most beloved of all non-OG Jordans.
Appearing alongside an all-black scheme with a translucent Swoosh, the “D” embroidery on the heel represents the Detroit sports teams of which Booker grew up a fan of while growing up in Michigan.
This all-orange Book 1 with a suede upper is the first version of the sneaker that went on sale to the public, albeit in very limited numbers. A December lottery held in Miami for Art Basel was the only opportunity for purchase.
Although it may appear the same as the orange “Chapter 1” colorway directly above, this pair is actually differentiated by its use of leather instead of suede and its uninterrupted, all-orange outsole. And unlike “Chapter 1,” this pair hasn’t been released.
Booker had a well-publicized relationship with Kobe Bryant, and before he had his own signature sneaker he was known for wearing those of Bryant’s. A player-exclusive Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Be Legendary” was made for Booker in commemoration of the quote Bryant wrote with an autograph for him, and that in turn inspired this edition of the Book 1.
This mix of grey and black allowing a vivid green to stand out takes after the Air Max 95 “Neon,” the most famous of all colorways for the nearly 30-ear-old sneaker.
Named for the high school he attended in Mississippi after his freshman year, the rare Air Force 1 Low “Moss Point” made for Booker in 2019 inspires this Book 1 with the same mismatched “Yes Ma’am” and “No Sir” prints on the left and right shoe, respectively.
A white colorway with purple accents taking on a metallic sheen is inspired by one of the original but still lesser-sung Air Jordan 1 colorways.
This Book 1 also takes after an Air Jordan 1, specifically the “Shattered Backboard” colorway released in 2015 to commemorate the time Michael Jordan broke a backboard in an exhibition against the Italian team Stefanel Trieste, the colors of which used to be orange and black.
Not worn until late-February, this pair of unreleased Book 1s has the most clear connection with Booker’s Phoenix Suns. Of course, there’s the team colors of purple and orange — but turquoise is also a gem with tied deeply to the state. These three colors were also used in the uniforms for the 1995 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix.
The “Mirage” edition of the Book 1 was the first version of the sneaker to be made widely available and is intended to represent the “haze” in which he leaves defenders. Perhaps surprisingly, it was this colorway that he wore during this year’s NBA All-Star Game.
The neutral theme continues with the “Mirage V2” edition of the Book 1, which is slated to release this Thursday, Feb. 29.
Ian Servantes is a Senior Trending News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
