Nike Book 1 Converse Chuck Taylor PE

The Nike Book 1 “Chuck Taylor” PE made waves as Devin Booker took the court in a pair inspired by his favorite Converse model. He has always shown love for the Chuck Taylor, and this custom Book 1 blends those roots with his growing Nike story. The result looks surprisingly natural, which says a lot about Booker’s influence across both brands.

This PE uses a black canvas upper, silver Swoosh, and classic metal eyelets to mirror the Chuck’s familiar build. Even the medial ventilation holes return, matching the classic All Star layout. Booker and Nike also added a black foxing stripe on the midsole, making the sneaker feel like a true hybrid instead of a loose tribute. That tiny detail gives the shoe its charm, and sneakerheads will catch it instantly.

Booker has mixed Converse DNA into his footwear journey before, long before the Book 1 existed. His earliest Nike collab was a stripped-down Chuck 70 without a toe cap. He also wore Chucks during Media Day and regularly laces them casually, so this PE fits his personal style. It feels authentic, not forced.

However, this might be the boldest crossover yet. Seeing a Converse-inspired Nike performance model on an NBA floor is genuinely rare. Booker has shown similar customs in the past, including a 2018 Chuck Taylor fitted with a stitched-on Swoosh that previewed this idea years early.

Nike and Converse recently honored Booker with the “ATLS” Book 1, inspired by the vintage Converse Startech Mid connected to Suns legend Walter Davis. His PE lineup keeps growing, with recent hits like the white “What The” Book 1 and the glossy “Dark Cherry Metallic” pair tied to his ’96 Impala.

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