Devin Booker is a Phoenix Suns shooting guard and Nike signature athlete. His first signature shoe — the Nike Book 1 — launched in 2024, developed with significant design input from Booker's longtime mentor Kobe Bryant before Kobe's passing in 2020. The Book 1 represents one of Nike Basketball's most culturally significant new signature launches of the modern era.
The Kobe Bryant connection
Before Kobe's January 2020 passing, Kobe and Devin Booker had a well-documented mentor-mentee relationship. Booker wore Kobe's signature shoes throughout much of his early NBA career, and Kobe personally consulted with Nike on early Book 1 design concepts. The Book 1 carries explicit design DNA from Kobe's signature line — low-cut collar profile, aggressive traction, and performance-first construction philosophy.
Nike Book 1 (2024)
The Nike Book 1 launched in 2024 as Devin Booker's debut signature. Key features:
- Low-cut ankle collar — quick guard profile
- Zoom Air forefoot unit — explosive takeoffs
- Aggressive herringbone traction — lateral stability
- Premium material callouts on hero colorways
- "Book" branding throughout
- $140 retail price
Signature colorways
- "Mirror" (launch colorway, 2024)
- "Moss Point" — Booker's Mississippi hometown reference
- "Flame" — high-impact colorway
- "Moss Point Marlin" — hometown team tribute
- "Penny" — tribute to Booker's father Melvin "Penny" Booker
Career context
Devin Booker has been a Phoenix Suns player since 2015, making multiple NBA All-Star teams and leading the Suns to the 2021 NBA Finals. He's one of the NBA's most prolific scorers and has gained a reputation for closing-moment performances. His signature line represents Nike Basketball's investment in the next generation of guard-focused signatures alongside Ja Morant's Ja line.