Devin Booker loves the Converse Chuck Taylor so much that he turned it into a Nike Book 1 PE

It’s no mystery that Devin Booker has a thing for the Converse Chuck Taylor. His very first shoe collaboration with the Nike, Inc. umbrella was actually with Converse and their timeless sneaker, which offered a simplistic take on the Chuck 70 in a toeless version in an all-cream canvas. He also wore the black and white Chuck 70 to NBA Media Day, but the silhouette is more than just a statement; it is a permanent part of his shoe collection.

For what could 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 likeness of the iconic high-top on the Book 1 build. The shoe features a black canvas upper with the Swoosh logo on the side, while the medial carries a heavier load of storytelling via the All-Star badge and ventilation holes. The midsole even features the black trim that encloses the entire bottom, while the nameplate is visible on the heel. This marks the first time a Converse x Nike sneaker has been worn on the court.

In 2018, a Converse Chuck Taylor with a Nike Swoosh surfaced; This custom creation by Mike Cherman ended up 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 former record holder Walter Davis, Nike Book 1 “ATLS” explored for the first time the possible collaboration between the two American sportswear brands.

Booker’s PE burden has increased recently; he just unveiled 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.