Drake elevates the value of Devin Booker’s signature sneaker thanks to an appearance at a Phoenix concert

Devin Booker revealed his first signature sneaker this past week through a series of behind-the-scenes videos, but it was Drake who gave us the best look at his Nike yet. his .

The Canadian artist and friend of basketball players everywhere brought Nike Book Chapter 1 on his tour in Phoenix. Debuting in an all-orange colorway, this low-top sneaker features a snakeskin texture for the overlays and bears a strong resemblance to the Air Force 1. The choice of materials may be reminiscent of Kobe Bryant, or aka “Black Mamba,” who was a famous mentor to Booker and who owned the signature sneakers that Booker wore frequently throughout his career.

The appearance of the Book Chapter 1 on Drake’s feet not only shows the synergy between Nike’s supporters but the shoe could be the one to break the long-standing trend of contemporary basketball sneakers that don’t create Attractive lifestyle. Despite basketball’s historically pivotal role in sneaker culture, new models have largely been left off the court over the past decade or so. Classic models like the Air Jordan line or the New Balance 550 are ubiquitous in everyday life, but it’s refreshing when something truly new takes hold in the scene.

Nike Book Chapter 1 release details have yet to be revealed, but could come sooner now that the rollout has begun. The NBA season is also just over six weeks away and it could be a tough time for this shoe to drop.