From Kobes to Kicks: Devin Booker’s On-Court Sneaker Evolution

Devin Booker was just 18 years old when he entered the 2015 NBA Draft after his freshman season at the University of Kentucky. He was selected in the first round, 13th overall. For the past 10 seasons, he’s been acting as the shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns.

The four-time NBA All Star has established a name for himself in the sport through being selected for the 2020 Olympic basketball team and bringing his team to the 2021 NBA Finals. While on the court, his footwear choices have been just as impressive as his skill set.

Throughout his basketball career, Booker has consistently been seen with envious sneakers hailing from top brands like Nike. His sponsorship with the brand stems from before his draft night.

Nike recently announced that Devin Booker’s debut signature shoe will be released in the spring of 2024.

Here is a look at Devin Booker’s footwear on the court throughout the years.

Devin Booker, 2013

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Devin Booker at the NBPA Top 100 Camp on June 15, 2013 in Charlottesville, Va.

Devin Booker’s footwear style dates back to the NBPA Top 100 Camp on June 15, 2013, in Charlottesville, Va. The basketball player slipped on a pair of Under Armour Anatomix Spawn sneakers. The high tops featured a pair of lime green laces and a colorful mesh upper overlaid by sheer blue and red panels which created a waved design along the toe.

Devin Booker, 2014

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Devin Booker during the game against the Georgetown College Tigers at Rupp Arena on Nov. 9, 2014, in Lexington, Ky.

Booker opted for custom Nike KD 7 sneakers while playing a game against Georgetown College Tigers on Nov. 9, 2014, in Lexington, Ky. Made specifically for the Kentucky Wildcats, the low top set featured a white upper with royal blue accents, including the collar and outsole. The pair was completed with a toe strap that rested right above the lace-up closure.

Devin Booker, 2015

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Devin Booker during the preseason NBA game against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 7, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz.

The basketball player repped the Phoenix Suns’ colors during a preseason NBA game against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 7, 2015, in Phoenix, Ariz. The Nike Kobe A.D. sneakers were dressed in a white and orange colorway with a vibrant tone, adding contrast to the set through the Swoosh symbol, collar, and outsole, which connected through the matching heel tab.

Devin Booker, 2016

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Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game against the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 10, 2016 in Phoenix, Ariz.

Booker’s footwear popped on the court during the NBA game against the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 10, 2016, in Phoenix, Ariz. The Nike Kobe x Elite sneakers featured a Flyknit upper with one side dressed in a deep purple and the other in a multi-colored design, which took over the toe area in front of the white lace-up closure.

Devin Booker, 2017

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Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns attempts a shot against the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.

While playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 13, 2017, in Phoenix, Ariz., the basketball player slipped into the Nike Hyperdunk 2016 Low.  The all-black sneakers featured a mesh upper that had a pop of color coming from the red Swoosh symbol. The low-top set was completed with Flywire cables and a Zoom Air unit in the sole.

Devin Booker, 2018

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Devin Booker competes in the 2018 JBL Three-Point Contest on Feb. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles.

The basketball player opted for the Undefeated x Zoom Kobe 1 Protro while competing at the 2018 JBL Three-Point Contest on Feb. 17, 2018, in Los Angeles. The low-top sneakers were composed of an orange camo canvas upper. A black carbon fiber interrupted the white sole. The set was completed with the signature UNDFTD five-strike branding on the heel.

Devin Booker, 2019

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Devin Booker attempts a three-point shot against the Denver Nuggets during the NBA game on Dec. 23, 2019, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Booker completed his uniform with the Nike Kobe 4 shoes while up against the Denver Nuggets on Dec. 23, 2019 in Phoenix, Ariz. His low-top sneakers featured an all-purple colorway with synthetic leather uppers and a Flywire panel in the midfoot. A mesh panel is laid underneath the lace-up closure. Along with a black Swoosh symbol, a speckled design covers half of the sole.

Devin Booker, 2021

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Devin Booker of Team United States drives to the basket during the Men’s Basketball Finals game on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Aug. 07, 2021, in Saitama, Japan.

To represent the United States in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Aug. 07, 2021, in Saitama, Japan, the basketball player slipped into the Nike Kobe 5 Protro PE sneakers. The low-top sneakers featured a light blue upper with a mesh panel laying between the red heel tab and collar. The colorway that has only been seen on Booker.

Devin Booker, 2021

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Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns shoots against the New York Knicks on Nov. 26, 2021 in New York City.

Booker played against the New York Knicks on Nov. 26, 2021, in New York City wearing a pair of Nike Kobe 5 Protro sneakers. Another player-exclusive colorway, the orange and white shoes featured a leather silhouette with black lining separating each panel. The low-top sneakers were completed with a lace-up closure and a knit panel surrounding the collar.

 

 

Devin Booker, 2022

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Devin Booker playing against the Dallas Mavericks during an NBA game on Oct. 19, 2022, in Phoenix, Ariz.

The basketball player wore a pair of Nike Kobe 4 Protro PE sneakers when he went up against the Dallas Mavericks on October 19, 2022 in Phoenix, Ariz. The low-top set featured a black colorway that had a croc-embossed look along the vamp and collar. The orange panel on the sole matched the lining around the white Swoosh symbol.

Devin Booker, 2023

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Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns on March 22, 2023 in Los Angeles.

Booker slipped into a pair of Nike Kobe sneakers when he went up against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. The silhouette featured a black suede upper with an orange Swoosh symbol and a croc-embossed panel against the collar. An embroidered orange logo sat against the tongue while a purple ombre rubber sole completed the set.

Devin Booker, 2024

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Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns against the Houston Rockets on Feb. 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

During a game against the Houston Rockets on Feb. 23, 2024, in Houston, Texas. The basketball player was seen wearing his debut Nike signature shoe, the  Nike Book 1 All-Star PE. Inspired by the 1995 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, the set featured a purple suede upper and a black patent leather Swoosh symbol. The set was completed with turquoise laces.