Devin Booker: In My Shoes (hardwood To Concrete)

By (author) Devin Booker
Description:
From a sneaker-obsessed young fan to creating his very own Nike signature shoe, the NBA All-Star reveals the untold story of his iconic Book 1 sneakers.

Booker has always been more than a scorer—he’s a storyteller. From record-breaking point scorer to leading the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals, he has carved out his place among the basketball greats. Off the court, he channels that same inventive spirit into another lifelong passion: sneaker design. 

Booker pulls back the curtains on his personal journey and early obsession with sneakers, from childhood sketches of his ideal footwear and early aspirations with Nike to become a distinguished Nike signature athlete alongside legends like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. At the heart of the story is the creation of the Book 1, a shoe that redefines performance and style, merging basketball legacy with streetwear influence. 

Packed with behind-the-scenes sketches and images of the Book 1 colorways, including the initial “Chapter One,” to various “PEs” (Player Exclusive) iterations like “Air Max 95 Neon,” “Desert Camo,” “Valley,” and “Moss Point,” as well as design inspirations and collaborations with icons in the worlds of art and design including Tom Sachs, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Futura, and Mister Cartoon, to advertising campaigns, sneaker editorials, and never-before-seen photography, this book is both a tribute to the history of signature sneakers and a blueprint for their future.  

With insights and anecdotes from Booker himself, this one-of-a-kind volume explores how one shoe can become a cultural symbol—of sport, of style, and of self-expression. This is the ultimate book for basketball fans, sneakerheads, and anyone who understands that a sneaker is never just a sneaker.
Review quote:
"Booker’s reputation as a sneaker lover is clear in his Nike Book 1 and Book 2 silhouettes and colorways, but sometimes, you need to put it on paper to make sure people remember. That’s what Booker is doing with his latest endeavor, teaming up with publishing house Rizzoli for a coffee table book called In My Shoes. Covering his early days of sneaker obsession all the way through the creation of the Nike Book 1, the book is a trip through Booker’s brain and closet." — SOLE RETRIEVER
Biographical note:
Devin Booker is a five-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, known for his elite scoring ability and leadership as the star shooting guard of the Phoenix Suns. He was drafted in 2015 and has since become a cultural icon both on the court and in the sneaker world.