It’s no mystery that Devin Booker has a thing for the Converse Chuck Taylor. His first-ever shoe collaboration with the Nike, Inc. umbrella was actually with Converse and their timeless sneaker, proffering a simplistic take on the Chuck 70 in a toe-less effort in an all-cream canvas. He’s also worn the black/white Chuck 70 to NBA Media Day, but the silhouette is more than just a statement, it’s a regular part of his shoe rotation.
For what may be one of his last Player Exclusives of the Nike Book 1, Devin, Nike, and Converse came together to create a Nike Book 1 “Chuck Taylor” PE, imposing the iconic high-top’s likeness onto the Book 1 build. The shoe has a black canvas upper with the Swoosh logo on the lateral side, while the medial carries a heavier load in the storytelling via the All-Star badge and ventilation holes. The midsole even features the black rim that circumvents the entire bottom, while the name plate appears at the heel. This marks the first time a Converse x Nike sneaker has been worn on court.
In 2018, a Converse Chuck Taylor with a Nike Swoosh surfaced; this custom creation by Mike Cherman eventually landed on the feet of some notable figures, but Booker was actually the first to ever wear them.
Earlier this year in February, Nike and Converse crossed over to present Booker with a special PE to commemorate the moment he became the all-time leading scorer for the Phoenix Suns franchise. Inspired by the Converse Startech Mid, the shoe worn by previous record-holder Walter Davis, that Nike Book 1 “ATLS” first explored the potential collaboration between the two American sportswear brands.
Booker’s PE load has been picking up as of late; he just revealed a “What The” Book 1 in white, while earlier this year he dazzled the crowd with a Book 1 “Dark Cherry Metallic” inspired by his 1996 Chevy Impala SS.
