Devin Booker’s signature line is finally getting a sequel.
Devin Booker’s signature line is finally moving on to its next chapter.
Following the success of the Nike Book 1, the Swoosh has finally unveiled the Nike Book 2, a low-profile and high-performance silhouette inspired by skateboarding, vintage cars, and vintage Nike silhouettes.
For the Book 2, Devin challenged Nike Basketball design and innovation experts to create a modern take on a classic basketball shoe that gets him as close to the court as possible without sacrificing comfort or performance.
“We were inspired by classic cars [on the Book 1], where the engine is supercharged and tuned up but the outside looks classic. That approach cascaded to the Book 2, cloaking the innovation underneath,” said Ben Nethongkome, lead designer for Booker’s footwear.
“We lowered the profile of the shoe for enhanced court feel, and because we removed materials to get lower to the ground, we were able to move the Air Zoom unit from the heel to the forefoot — achieving Devin’s desired feel and performance at a lighter weight.”
Inspired by the Nike Air Zoom Spiridon, two Book 2 colorways also feature a lightweight, webbed mesh upper, while the others have a new molded upper that gives the shoe a more modern aesthetic while still providing a similar locked-in fit and solid midfoot support.
The low-profile design also delivers a well-cushioned and responsive ride driven by the strategic combination of a forefoot Air Zoom unit, bouncy Cushlon 3.0 midsole and plush foam sock liner.
“A big thing for me was feeling the court and being a bit lower to the ground. A lot of inspiration came from classic shoes. One that comes to mind for me is the Air Zoom Spiridon,” Booker said.
The Book 2’s outsole takes inspiration from the timeless Nike Air Force 1, and features a new sun-dappled herringbone traction pattern that serves as a shout-out to the city of Phoenix, Arizona.
A closer look reveals cactus-inspired details and tiny asterisks drawn by Devin Booker himself, and a lateral outrigger creates a wider base of support for quick, side-to-side movements and added on-court stability.
“We lowered the profile of the shoe for enhanced court feel, and because we removed materials to get lower to the ground, we were able to move the Air Zoom unit from the heel to the forefoot — achieving Devin’s desired feel and performance at a lighter weight,” Nethongkome said of the new model.
The Nike Book 2 comes to life in a series of colorways that reflect Booker’s keen understanding that sport and style serve as the ultimate form of self-expression — drawing inspiration from his 11 seasons in the Arizona desert, his meteoric collegiate career and more. His personal style, meanwhile, comes alive in the accompanying apparel collection that also pays tribute to basketball culture.
The Book 2, along with the apparel collection, will be available by January next year.
Images courtesy of Nike.