In My Shoes: Devin Booker is Dropping a Book Detailing His Sneaker Journey
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- 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”
- Devin Booker: In My Shoes: Hardwood to Concrete, written by Devin Booker, will be released September 8, 2026
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Devin Booker is a sneakerhead’s sneakerhead. The Phoenix Suns’ star is plenty good enough to warrant his two signature Nike silhouettes and plenty of lifestyle PEs, but he doesn’t leave the work to Beaverton designers, taking the reins to inject his own deep sneaker influence into every project.
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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.
The book is “packed with behind-the-scenes sketches and images of the Book 1 colorways, including the initial ‘Chapter One,’ to various PE iterations like ‘Air Max 95 Neon,’ ‘Desert Camo,’ ‘Valley,’ and ‘Moss Point,’” according to the product page. It will also feature details behind design inspiration and collaborations, including Tom Sachs, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Futura, and Mister Cartoon.
Devin Booker: In My Shoes: Hardwood to Concrete Release Details
Devin Booker: In My Shoes: Hardwood to Concrete, written by Devin Booker, will be released September 8, 2026, through Rizzoli Books and select retailers in-store and online. Available in hardcover print, the book will retail for $57.50. For all the latest Devin Booker news and sneaker info, download the Sole Retriever App.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
