Quick Facts
- Devin Booker pays tribute to one of his favorite sneakers with a new Book 2 colorway
- The pair cosplays as the OG Air Zoom Spiridon
- Paneling, colorblocking, and materials are nearly 1:1 with the Spiridon
- Book debuted the pair in-game on December 1 against the Lakers
- Expect a release Spring 2026
Nike is no stranger to making their sneakers cosplay as other sneakers. That rings especially true for Devin Booker’s first signature sneaker, the Nike Book 1, which has unabashedly accepted its role as a channel between Nike’s archival colorways and a modern-day hoops shoe. Just look at the multiple sneakers referenced by the Book 1, including the Cortez, Air Max 95, and ACG Air Mowabb. This theme will continue into the next chapter of Book’s signature sneaker series as the Book 2 appears in an Air Zoom Spiridon-inspired colorway.
It’s actually quite fitting that Devin Booker and Nike make the Book 2 dress up just like the original colorway of Christian Tresser’s Nike Air Zoom Spiridion. After all, the Book 2 takes heavy inspiration from the model for its construction. The upper contains a similar cage-like design on the midfoot, with this specific pair literally taking on the construction and colorblocking of the OG. Speaking to Sole Retriever at Nike HQ, Devin told us that he loves the Air Zoom Spiridon and it’s one of his favorite sneakers.
Sneakerhead from South Florida who turned his passion into a career. When not writing for Sole Retriever, I enjoy attending concerts, catching the latest movies, and trying new food. Email: nick@soleretriever.com
