Up close with PJ Tucker’s Nike Book 1 “Foamposite” PEs

The clock is ticking on the Nike Book 1 era, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the many player exclusives that helped define that era. Few athletes embody the PE spirit as much as PJ Tucker – a certified sneakerhead and walking archive of Nike heat. Over the nearly two years of Book 1’s existence, Tucker has amassed an impressive number of exclusives, including a “Chapter 0” edition, a mismatched “Texas vs. Kentucky” pair, and a pastel set for the 2024 playoffs.

This newly discovered duo is based on one of Nike Basketball’s most legendary lines: the Foamposite. Tapping into the brand’s own archives has been a recurring theme throughout Book 1’s lifecycle, with nods to icons like the Air Max 95 and ACG classics to name a few. I’m thinking of two sneakers here: the Foamposite One “Royal” and the Foamposite One “Light Orewood Brown”. Each pair features a leather base, black accents on the tongue, collar and eyelets, and Swoosh logos that reflect Foamposite’s signature carbon fiber detailing.

It’s unlikely that these will see a public release, especially now that the Nike Book 1 is starting to take off. Devin Booker has already been spotted in practice wearing the Nike Book 2, and the sequel will make its official debut in Spring 2026.

Written by

Andrew Rizzo, junior editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News, based in New York City. His main interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max and New Balance shoes. Before joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for various media outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He is from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, especially when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.