Devin Booker’s first signature sneaker with Nike, the Nike Book 1, has been one of the most creative sneaker lines from Nike Basketball in recent memory. Colorways have recalled some classic Nike sneakers, like the Nike Cortez Forrest Gump or the Nike ACG Mowabb Twine, which leans into Booker's love for the archival and vintage. Alongside other colorways that lean into the past, like the ‘95 All-Star rendition, Booker’s first sneaker takes the archive influence literally with the Archived colorway.
Though the pair pictured here is a sample of the colorway, which means that changes could be made in the final release version, it gives us an idea of what themes will be conveyed on the sneaker. We see a redone construction featuring nubuck on the toe and overlays, while the midfoot panel has a quilted finish. Here, the Swoosh features various Polaroid photos of Devin Booker, matching the graphic applied to the insole.
As for the color palette applied, we see varying tan and grey shades land on the nubuck portions, with black covering the tongue and the quilted midfoot. Another change here is including the word "archived" on the heel, replacing the Chapter One text on the spine, and a star graphic replacing the "96" text on the pull tab. Below, the black midsole comes paired with a semi-translucent icy blue outsole containing the same Polaroid graphic found on the Swoosh and insole.
The Nike Book 1 Archived will release in Fall 2025 through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $140. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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