We Were WRONG ABOUT THESE... Nike Book 1 Review

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The initial roll out of the Nike book one had a bumpy start.
Drake unveiled the product at a concert in Phoenix and that would be a nice start however, product sells product more than endorsements.
This is where the problems began, because the initial images of the sneakers were not receiving a positive buzz
Skate shoes, retros, “These are basketball sneakers”
Us sneaker folks want some sort of crossover from lifestyle to performance, but we are these the answer?
The model does appear "boring" however, I'm telling you as of the point of this video that we were wrong.
After finally, getting these in hand, I can say that these are much better than expected, quality, craftsmanship, comfort, definitely like what we have in hand and on feet
A skilled shot-creator and elite scorer, Devin Booker always steals the spotlight without even trying. The Nike Book 1-Book’s debut signature shoes bring the perfect fusion of aesthetics and performance you need to become the perfect playmaker, just like Book. Flaunting a soft, smooth suede upper with a hint of soft twill, these silhouettes feel ultra-light on your feet and offer a breathable, broken-in feel. The leather on the pinky toe side brings a dash of Book’s style while enhancing durability. Featuring an Air Zoom Unit in the heel, these sneakers offer responsive cushioning and allow explosive movements, helping you jump higher than before for all your dunks. Greatness is waiting for you! Grab the Nike Book 1 and start working towards it.
*Nike Book 1 features:*
- Long plastic plate on the pinky toe side of the forefoot enhances stability.
- Soft, full-length foam ensures all-day comfort.
- Multidirectional traction pattern delivers exceptional grip, making stopping on a dime and re-accelerating a breeze.
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@hoparquitectos9819 3 ай бұрын

I can understand why some people don’t like the shoe, but if you know anything about Booker the design makes a lot of sense. The guy is into vintage cars and retro outfits and stuff so it matches his style… “It didn’t looked like a basketball shoe, it’s very casual looking, it’s not like anything a professional basketball player should be performing in…” Those words, instead of threw me off, are what makes this shoe interesting

@radcanvas 3 ай бұрын

Exactly. That's why we like 'em. Not everyone has good style, anyways.

@suppressed_viii 10 күн бұрын

the people who don't like this shoe don't like how non basketball they are, but thats not a bad thing. i wear these things on court and i immediately stand out just because no one else wears this shoe.

@rhettclark9703 3 ай бұрын

This shoe is so darn underrated. One of my favorite shoes within the last 5 years. Great looking, comfortable, and can wear on or off the court. Please drop the cool greys for the Book 1 ! So many great options in the future. The slate colorway is the best so far

@joecruz9368 3 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your shows. I've felt the same way, some shoes don't appeal to me at first . Your reviews are informative.

@cl_smoov5124 3 ай бұрын

Yes, the heel tab is supposed to be like pages in a book.

@anthonylopez4597 3 ай бұрын

Hes it was cool meeting you and the fam today at the Nike clearance

@Muzikman2k11 3 ай бұрын

I think they're very wearable from a casual perspective. I bought one for that sole purpose. They're definitely underrated! Agree with your thoughts on these. If I am to nitpick, maybe another zoom unit in the forefoot for extra comfort would make this awesome

@datharo5 3 ай бұрын

I like how you shouted out Gilbert arenas without actually saying his name lol...Thabo Sefolosha is another one that comes to mind that wears runners instead of basketball shoes, he only wore air Max 90s

@trendinguk 3 ай бұрын

Modified AF1

@michaelmarks9002 3 ай бұрын

Jordan 1, blazer and af1 were the inspo he stated it.

@evoben24 2 ай бұрын

Devin Booker is my favorite player right now. I have the Mirage, Mirage V2 and Haven colorways. Didn’t care about the hate

@PhxSlimReaper35. 2 ай бұрын

As it should be, people will always criticize but overall it’s all about what you personally like not about the hype at all 💯

@danielspangler5931 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely love my pair and look forward to more cws. I personally had to go up half size

@johnc7054 3 ай бұрын

Those shoes look very comfy I need em.

@joshhenry2446 3 ай бұрын

Like the look of these I wanna get a pair to skate in.

@Kwamikaze88 3 ай бұрын

Weartesters had this colorway in a solid rubber outsole from an ebay seller and even though it was a minor change, that sold me on this particular color, at least. I'd consider giving these a try after the various positive reviews I've seen on youtube now.

@Dj_pound 3 ай бұрын

I just ordered the fresh foam rcvry foam shoes from new balance. I haven’t seen any reviews on it yet

@zurielvalladares5947 2 ай бұрын

I digged em since the 1st leak. They simple but cool. Just copped a pair of the hike colorway. So dope

@alphatango7720 3 ай бұрын

Same, want to get a pair in hand but not in any type of rush, if that makes sense. The review helps tho!

@HLGMEntertainment 3 ай бұрын

Loved them from the start amazing shoe one of the best Nike basketball shoes for years 👌🏻👌🏻

@joshbabbitt9243 3 ай бұрын

Im watching you vid to hope I was wrong here, lol. Btw; Hes...did you hit on the DOAF Oregon AM1?? 😮 I had to scoop not long after the drop for resale, but it was so worth it to me.

@davidm4773 3 ай бұрын

I think these are sick! I want to get some

@josepha.4072 3 ай бұрын

Its an AF1 type simple silhouette with more modern basketball tech incorporated

@peleh1 3 ай бұрын

I went full size up after trying the TTS for a few days.

@bradfoster8146 3 ай бұрын

I really like them. I like the blazer style swoosh and the simplicity of the shoe.

@giogiogiogi0 3 ай бұрын

Adidas AE 1 have overshadowed them

@danimalman3 3 ай бұрын

They are better for the price imo.

@Ironlacka 3 ай бұрын

Who

@jesseanderson6356 2 ай бұрын

The AE 1s are so ugly man….

@ovojdabanks210 Ай бұрын

No its just that the book 1s are way too limited for a “gr” shoe

@juanbastos1340 28 күн бұрын

Adidas is the new king this year so far, AE 1, harden 8, and dame 9.

@mickeblu214 13 күн бұрын

I have book 1 and my intention on this is to wear it casually. It looks really good. Its cushion as well fits the casual wear.

@stephendinon7658 3 ай бұрын

Love these shoe

@younggotti8195 3 ай бұрын

I’d never wear them to play in but I’d rock them casually if/when they hit steep discount

@WrongWayJ 3 ай бұрын

Ive always liked the shoe just want to see better colorways.

@MntDrew-rd8iu Ай бұрын

They’re always sold out or barely any selection when I check them out hopefully they become easier to get eventually.

@allensmith9879 Ай бұрын

The Luka 3s are reported to have Cushlon 3.0, I’ll be surprised if the LeBron 22s don’t have it as well. I believe it has 2.0 because 3.0 was still in R&D when these shoes were being created.

@antberrios75 3 ай бұрын

I thought they were fire the first time I saw them. Looks like an AF1 which is my favorite shoe.

@stalefacegoldteeth 3 ай бұрын

Loved them from jump, I have 6 pairs and counting.

@skinsfan4ver21 3 ай бұрын

How do they fit? I don’t have wide feet or anything, do they fit true to sz I know shoe is based off like a AF1/dunk/blazer those shoes as well as Jordans 1-5s I wear a 9.5 everything else I wear a sz 10 so how would you say sz if I order online

@DanielSala86 3 ай бұрын

I don't get the hate on this shoes... I think Book actually accomplished what Nike has been trying to do... a Basketball shoe that can be worn casually too. I saw them in person a couple of weeks ago and they looked very nice.

@eversway7540 2 ай бұрын

I like the design, but, I'd like a different color sole. Maybe something like the 39's.

@phillip_reynolds 3 ай бұрын

I’ve liked the look of the Book 1 better as more colorways have released but I think that some of that is from how the design team borrowed elements from other iconic silhouettes in the Nike archive. The Book 1 is ok but it’s not putting a dent in what Adidas Basketball is doing right now. As far as casual wear, I’ll just stick to New Balance.

@nelson4869 3 ай бұрын

It's like a premium AF1. But is there a huge market for that? Maybe, maybe not. It's selling well but there's not huge buzz behind it, which matches the shoe: solid not spectacular. Personally I will need to see better colorways before I part with my cash.

@thedizude2005 2 ай бұрын

Like the shoe, but not this color way. I’ll definitely pick up a pair when they drop some other colors

@chookie9789 3 ай бұрын

I really liked them , I was sceptical about it, but I was happy I could use it on and off the court

@YudiTera 3 ай бұрын

That's funny because the Book 1 is weirdly enough one of the best sneakers Nike has. They're simple but yet good enough. Suede is nice on them. I'd do a AM1 suede mesh combination with the right colour blocking it will be a big sleeper. ❤

@happygilmore1632 2 ай бұрын

these are fire!!! i dont understand why people dont like this is it because it's a classic look and people prefer that abstract with 1 million colors in it... Damn. People sometimes got no taste bro

@danimalman3 3 ай бұрын

Can you do the avia 830

@d1andonlyed 3 ай бұрын

I think these one of the cheapest hoop shoe out on the market. Might have to scoop a pair. And these definitely give off an AF1 vibe on the casual tip.

@slickeddy2000 3 ай бұрын

Same they look like a modified AF1

@dgoody84 3 ай бұрын

I always thought these were clean i really don't understand the hate. A clean, simple classic Nike with nice looking materials like whats the issue? 🤷‍♂️

@chikish 3 ай бұрын

I don't play ball but just as a casual consumer I would totally buy these _if I could find them anywhere_ lol.

@samharmon4692 3 ай бұрын

I’ve actually been wanting a pair since I first saw them. What an easy shoe to rock. Why wouldn’t I want them?

@Terronage 3 ай бұрын

Botched launch, right up to the fact they're unavailable now. They look ok, your video is the closest ive seen them and you're right, better than I expected. But rather than letting the shoe speak for itself, they decided to make false hype with that limited first drop of the best, imo, CW and then nothing but PEs that no one could buy. And because the shoe is nice, but not special, people just shrugged and kept it moving. And there is no excuse that there arent GR numbers available of it now except theyre trying to make something that should happen naturally. Ill get a pair when they drop a CW I want and I dont have to jump hurdles. I dont know how they screwed this up so poorly. Ja Morant's shoe launched with none of the theatrics.

@squishymcsquisherson 3 ай бұрын

I wasn't feeling these from Day 1. Then I saw this colorway, in person, for the first time last weekend at House of Hoops. Once I actually had them in hand, checked how light they were, how good the materials were and really got a good look at them, flipped my opinion.

@johnmcduggle4032 3 ай бұрын

Mcenroe's Challenge Court.... Almost dime for dime.... I wish they'd retro then but until the.... Book I will do..... 8/10

@kakitangan195 Ай бұрын

The hike made me seriously consider this

@marksense5566 3 ай бұрын

Can’t justify the price point. If I can cop a pair for $90-$100, I will. Likely a different colorway. The “Moss Point” dropping in the Spring are pretty clean. Heard 1/2 size up for wider feet ala Jordan 4. Can anybody confirm?

@fruto. 3 ай бұрын

Apparently everyone hates them yet they’ve been selling out 😂

@germainekeguynes2080 3 ай бұрын

I've seen a KZfaq channel make a Grinch color way in 2k24.

@alexguisado5046 3 ай бұрын

They look like a "mid" version of the Field Generals

@roberttrotter2814 3 ай бұрын

I'm sorry those are not it I would never pay 140 for those those they def give me shoe carnival rack room vibes😂 that's a no go for bro👎🏾

@louloop9137 3 ай бұрын

So basically, this is the "PROTO" JORDAN 1 LOW if Jordan brand should have updated the J1 line properly 🤷🏻‍♂️🤔

@SincerelyJ927 3 ай бұрын

It grew on me...but i do want to see more colorways

@theslayer2360 3 ай бұрын

We?

@denniejensen390 3 ай бұрын

I like it👍🏽

@DarthFungHole 3 ай бұрын

“we”?

@sneakerprofiler 3 ай бұрын

I think the biggest knock has been it adds nothing to the conversation while adidas seems to be pushing boundaries with signature shoes that continue from where EQT left off. EQT was too far ahead in the ‘00s, but the world seems ready in 2023-2024. You described this as something that hits on a retro level as though Nike needs more retros. The brand just announced its slowing production of retros including AF1. That opinion stands after your review. That stated, it’s a casual wearable shoe. ✌🏽💙👟

@solemagus4761 3 ай бұрын

It’s a clean shoe.. I like when shoes look good regardless of who’s signed on them.

@PhiveWalls 3 ай бұрын

Well to me it just looks like Nike Court Borough Low

@terrencebryant7518 3 ай бұрын

I love you content but let’s be honest if they didn’t have a Nike logo on them no one would want them. They look like the Sabrina 1’s. By the way just got the lebron 21’s on Nike in the oil green for 78. Great sale going on.

@ralami6183 3 ай бұрын

I see more people praise these than hate them. I don’t like them tho, reminds me of shoes I seen at Kohl’s as a kid.

@jaycano10 3 ай бұрын

They gave me Achilles blisters

@alvin081988 3 ай бұрын

I don't really believe Dbook deserve a signature....kinda wish they continue the PG line or shoulve signed Anthony Edwards or have not release Joker

@bryanlyricsbbm 3 ай бұрын

why is the resale so FREAKING HIGHHHHHHHHHH. 😠😠😠😠😠😠

@yassver 25 күн бұрын

Consumers… Customers!

@Aijames 3 ай бұрын

id wear them casually but I wouldn't ball in them. just not my thing, I like the lighter more breathable shoes.

@HardKnocks160s 3 ай бұрын

Those things are light.

@MadSUPANOVA 2 ай бұрын

#1 issue is the fit. 2E wide PASS.

@kakitangan195 Ай бұрын

Interesting, someone in reddit said this is wide foot friendly

@ryanbombita4841 3 ай бұрын

Planning to get one too,thanks for the feedbacks..

@elliottwilson2352 3 ай бұрын

Why are they never hoopers reviewing hoop shoes 🤦🏾‍♂️

@cryptic-gu2uo 3 ай бұрын

hi James it is me Callan Chris is son

@runthefuture 3 ай бұрын

Sabrina 1s seem better than these in looks and performance

@shhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... 3 ай бұрын

These are 🔥 super clean

@birdy808 3 ай бұрын

These look like old man loafers. I like the colorway though 😮

@ChainShah713 2 ай бұрын

Ae1 is better and for $120

@gerryverstrepen5973 3 ай бұрын

Why do they make shoes with such a narrow width in the middle of the bottom, does anybody know? I can't imagine anybody having such a narrow midfoot except for children.

@Tac0maAr0ma 3 ай бұрын

It’s a fine shoe but feels overpriced in comparison to other shoes

@DR.DisInfect 3 ай бұрын

I like em

@donaldhodge6549 3 ай бұрын

Very underrated sneaker. The roll out and color ways that have dropped are underwhelming for a debut shoe. Nike has dropped the ball with The Ja 1 and this one too.

@MAJEKL5wt 3 ай бұрын

I Was a fan of the Book 1 from the start. Can't wait to see more colorways and maybe Nike By You option...

@BKthoroughbred 3 ай бұрын

They are plain looking. Essentially a cloth Air Force 1 Low.

@michaelm9743 3 ай бұрын

Ive liked the book 1 since i saw the first image. I’ve never understood the hate personally. His vision for how it looks and how it’s tooled makes sense

@jasonbridges4530 3 ай бұрын

This shoe goes hard casually. Very comfortable

@simonesguerra7043 3 ай бұрын

The combination of the athlete, how they rolled it out, and unoriginal colorways built the hate for it. They teased us with SBB inspired colorway which had nothing to do with the athlete. It looks good no doubt, but nike needs to use “write the book” with fresh colorways related to the athlete.

@GreekSneakCollector 3 ай бұрын

Come on Nike, that's enough with clear rubber outsoles!

@omarmartinez699 3 ай бұрын

Mid

@TheKesavan08 3 ай бұрын

Looks like old man shoes.

@PadreDePato 3 ай бұрын

I am old man 😂

@MG-qd6im 3 ай бұрын

Very underwhelming and destined for Ross Dress For Less

@tonchie23 3 ай бұрын

The shoe is better than the player :) I mean, he's a good basketball player, but he chokes in critical moments.

@yummdiddy 3 ай бұрын

These shoes are hideous. Half roshe and half Air Force. Terrible

@upupandaway2027 3 ай бұрын

Gross 🤮

@Devin_Booger 2 ай бұрын

People liking the ae shoes gotta be joking😂 it looks like a disease

@ihavetoreturnsomevideotape2760 3 ай бұрын

Bobby Lee, slight less intelligent Phat cousin

@rawsanity27 3 ай бұрын

I think it is one of the lamest Nikes signature shoes that I have pretty much ever seen, EXTREMELY BORING 😴 These are an easy pass for Me. It'd have to be something absolutely insane for a new colorway to interest Me.