Nike Book 1 Performance Review From The Inside Out

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Real foot doctor reviews the Nike Book 1 basketball shoe. We've heard so much about this in the lead up to their release but do they live up to all the hype?
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Uppers of the Nike Book 1
01:01 Breathability test of the Nike Book 1
01:56 Upper durability test of the Nike Book 1
02:45 Midsole teardown of the Nike Book 1
03:33 Bounce height test of the Nike Book 1
04:04 Outsole tread of the Nike Book 1
04:29 Grip of the Nike Book 1
05:27 Speed of the Nike Book 1
06:20 Outsole durability test of the Nike Book 1
07:05 Fit of the Nike Book 1
09:23 Performance of the Nike Book 1
Whats underneath the Nike Book 1 basketball shoe? Check them out for yourself with this deep dive on court playtest, review, teardown and durability test. As a foot doctor I look at basketball shoes and basketball shoe technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the basketball shoe's functional attributes on the basketball court
Some of the main areas we cover in this basketball shoe shoe playtest, and performance review of the Nike Book 1
- The weight, durability, fit and playability
- What are the features of the insole, midsole, and outsole
- Nike basketball shoe technology explained
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[@FootDoctorZach]

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[@RockNRoll__]

i like the socks on the thumbnail! link please

[@Few_Proud_Emotional]

You should do Kawhi 3 Next! Great New Balance Basketball Shoe And I Haven't Seen Very Many Reviews Of Em.

[@usedblazers]

Foot doctor is the walking definition of “for the culture” for cutting open a highly-limited sneaker.

[@kbergrgb]

i mean that is his line of work so of course he's gonna cut em open and investigate!

[@QueMusiQ]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tristonmanuel6813]

I just wish I could’ve got a pair I was anticipating that color way since they announced the release of this shoe man.

[@user-ek8vg5fn8r]

There’s no culture…😂

[@usedblazers]

@@tristonmanuel6813 likely the best colorway. As of now, definitely.

[@moballardful]

Single handedly bringing back quality hoop shoe reviews.

[@SuaveSkii]

Sole drop disrespect

[@moballardful]

@@SuaveSkii they haven't been this detailed or even had on court footage in a LONG time bro.

[@thedrinkerofH2O]

I fell in love with the Book 1’s the first time I’ve seen them, good to know they’re also great performers. Hope the other colorways are gonna be widely available because damn these are beautiful and I want to have a pair

[@usedblazers]

Maybe people will sleep just because it’s Book.

[@nassiglutt6587]

Nice to know some like it. I find it so damn ugly like a blazer so it's not a 2023 shoe but this was 80s. Might be a good performer but the looks are old school lifestyle and not on the court

[@thedrinkerofH2O]

@@usedblazers I hope so

[@Rafa-bn8oh]

I’m with you on this, I love these. I hope they are easy to cop.

[@koklich]

that is exactly why I like them

[@TJYLai]

Doc tearing down pair 219/500 made so we can see the teardown extra early … thanks for doing what you do 🫡

[@Wladislav]

I think it's a smart move to go with a design that has more casual wear appeal.

[@SavNJ]

Considering these are so limited, salute for sticking to the process doc 😅

[@disturbedwaves9505]

Man that made me sick seeing the number count on it 😭

[@sir_squonks_alot_castro4438]

I don’t think he knows how much these cost

[@bdgabuilt]

I was watching Phoenix on TV the other day and noticed like 4 players wearing the Book 1. I'm not crazy about the shoe's design (as far as signatures go), but they did look like an awesome team shoe. Thanks for another great review Zach 👍

[@stormthing22]

Another awesome review another request for the fog 1s. Thank zach love ur work

[@devincagadoc6619]

i just really like how much these are reminiscent of the Kobe 4, and specifically the protro with the cushlon setup.

[@iamtheway118]

You have the best shoe review of all time because you bring more objective comments by cutting the shoe. Amazing Doc!

[@mylesgalos1679]

Yes!!!

[@nickosrm]

You're a real one for this. Cutting a limited shoe in half to provide an amazing review is different!!!

[@foamysoda1]

such an underrated channel keep up the reviews please man

[@hackrjack]

Lovely vid Zach. (Go Suns and Go Sun Devils!) Really looking forward to copping a pair of these next year.

[@beaboutit2431]

1st time here. Best and most detailed shoe review in the shoe community. I'm going to see your other vids

[@GoufinAround_]

This is one of the only new basketball shoes that I've considered for casual wear. I'm glad to see the review

[@crizondecena3213]

Feel you. Will wait for all white color way and that might look like af1 that ive been wanting to rock but i aint coz to me is kinda heavy lookin shoe.

[@jesusangeldiaz8118]

The way Doctor Zach talks about kicks man I feel like I’m in a class where the teacher actually enjoys teaching. Nothing but unbiased knowledge.

[@FootDoctorZach]

I appreciate you

[@gdf1352]

We need the GT Cut 3 review , interested in seeing what in that sole compared to the first GT Cuts.

[@manuelrodriguez1027]

The silhouette really reminds me of de Kobe AD Mid, which makes sense since D. Book was seen playing in those a lot. I think he even had a PE of the AD Mids.

[@Honolulu_Gaming]

I just posted this but mixed with forces

[@jrdatrackstar]

Pretty much what I assumed about them, based upon the specs. Hopefully the Book 2 has some cushioning in the forefoot.

[@JR-cl7hl]

Man I wanted these so bad, to see you chop em hurts my soul! 😂 Great review

[@bctical]

Future classics! Love these

[@7evan11]

Hey doc, I am a tts 12.5 and I have medium to wide feet. Between 12 and 13, what size would you recommend for the harden 7? 12.5 is out of stock and I doubt they will restock.

[@joejett5084]

I like how these look. Has a throwback, vintage look to it.

[@usedblazers]

That heel-to-toe drop is unfortunately quite wicked. I was hoping it would resemble more of a Nike Blazer than an AF1.

[@davidrinmawia2959]

Foot doctor Zach review is the best for basketball shoes👍👍

[@ovojdabanks210]

our favourite doctor cutting open a 1/500 shoe. that's why you're the goat

[@FootDoctorZach]

Haha I actually forgot about the only 500 pairs until I got it and saw the stitching

[@glenn0325]

Definitely coping this. Good on an off the court

[@enriquejgarcia-pena9202]

Book 1, harden 7, AE1… which one would you go with? Similar body type to yourself. Play mostly indoors. Basketball.volleyball

[@Popongkee]

Damn. Slaughtering the limited shoe. Salute to you Doc for giving us these reviews. ❤

[@Ed_e_BeTo]

Would be really interested in a Judah 1 review...

[@ghostwolf7673]

Hey Zach, I was wondering if you could do a review on the seriousplayeronly game 1. Please and thank you

[@YaBoiKdMan]

Waiting on an all white color so I can rock them like I do af1s

[@e_wky]

Interestingly you always able to find an outdoor open court to play alone but no one else. Good review as always Zach

[@FootDoctorZach]

We have a ton of them around - and almost always I’m alone

[@thomaseliane1788]

I'm a chronic ankle sprainer and I play basketball in the kyrie infinity i could land on someone's foot and still not sprain my ankle in these. Any other shoe you recommend that provides this much support?

[@realmenrollracefilms]

Would love to cop a pair, especially after seeing this

[@randyalbert2551]

Nice informative video on Book1 Doc!, I think this shoe is a love child of AF1 x Kobe 6.

[@william-uc2oy]

That’s the first take I had also. Kobe/Air Force.

[@alancarlosmadamba8081]

Dr Zach back at it.!!! Thinking if I will be copping these...

[@ertii69]

Did you cop them ? If yes how was the performance on these

[@alancarlosmadamba8081]

@@ertii69 unfortunately no because in my country the people already bought the shoes and mark it up. No use in paying 2x the price.

[@ertii69]

@@alancarlosmadamba8081 oh I understand, so I have been playing basketball for 2 years or so but i have never been into shoes so I have been playing with some Jordan's since that was what I could afford but now I have some money and I want to buy a good shoe that is gonna last and also give me great performance. If you know any please tell me. I am thinking of buying some lebron 21 what do you think ( way of wades and most shoes like that aren't available here in Greece that's why I can't get some)

[@janwellner9839]

Is the lack of containment comparable to the Puma Nitro Fusion, the shoe with the x shaped lacing? As soon as the Puma is heating up the uppers getting more loose and heel slippage occurs, and when stopping lateral movements, my foot goes "through" the uppers and sometimes i can feel my pinky toe touch the floor, which is really an issue. The Kyrie Low 5 are much better regarding containment, but where much harder regarding the midsole and feel - the first game was really no pleasure until i got my orthotics.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Fusion nitros were noticeably worse

[@shootyourshotTV]

What do you do with the uncut pair? Can I buy it?

[@teng029]

Damn.. you already got a Book 1? nice!

[@janarviviado1509]

if you put Move game day pro insoles, would it still be half size up or go get a full size up? thanks

[@ethanmascarenhas9052]

Dr if possible please review the nike vomero 17 i watch all your videos much love from Germany

[@timsandeman5101]

Could you do a list suggesting basketball shoes for people with bunions.

[@Beast_mode-vj9sr]

Would the move gamedays be a good option for these shoes

[@cal3b.3k]

What would you recommend for a player on the bigger side

[@TheParadox116]

I'm all in on these shoes they hit on so many difrrent lvls on the court and off.

[@GiorgosM145]

Its good for arch pain/overpronation?

[@SkylineJet]

Thoughts on this as a tennis shoe on grass/hard court?

[@briancrawford69]

I'm getting a pair just to wear. Super clean looking shoe

[@octobersveryown1933]

Zach, can you talk about why Devin Booker may keep spraining his foot in this shoe?

[@misunderstoodcomedian947]

r they comfy that's all i want to know, i wanted to get a pair once its the right color but i need them to be super comfy

[@3clubforever]

These look so good

[@nono-vg7lm]

are the way of wade fission 8 good for someone with a wide midfoot?

[@billyellis4149]

DOC! We need: Nike Vomero 5 pls

[@xredwoodwolfie]

where did u get these i love u foot doctor zack

[@D.WhiteJr]

I was tripping on stock X they are $2,500 I need this color way. For our school colors super sick.

[@Crimilion]

Can Stiff Shank like Move Pro beat up the air strobel?

[@daimos6686]

Wow Iike this shoe, Simplicity

[@ecumemes.exe123]

There's only 500 of this colorway made and foot doctor cut em open for us Respect 🙏

[@oliverarita1316]

How do these compare to the Kyrie low 5?

[@taylormilton3]

When these shoes first came out alot of reviewers were trashing these shoes. The look, the tech, etc. I personally think they look awesome and the review makes me like them even more. Thank you

[@FootDoctorZach]

They certainly aren’t for everyone- I think time will be the ultimate test of them

[@Daewonnni]

Books or Adidas ANT1’s ? The lack of cushion on the forefoot will be bone crunching.

[@ethanmascarenhas9052]

dr could you please test nike vomero 17 would be of great help

[@eyefly35]

How do these fit compared to Kobe 6 sizing?

[@user-lz6uz3yr4r]

I can buy it when it's officially released, right?😮

[@arrowzen7433]

A small zoom bag in the front would go a long way with that thin foam. Even just under the ball of the foot. Especially for street ball use.

[@villiam7941]

I like the shoe! They look not too flashy as many other basketball shoes. Nice discreet design. Would you use them on a tennis court (not considering the durability)?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Eh- maybe if you don’t push the containment on them- they have the same under foot feel though

[@omidsidiqi6877]

Do the kobe 8 protos please :)

[@alfredo2423_]

how did you get a pair of Book 1's?

[@tuonofactory8388]

You can’t rely on this type of bounce test. It’s the athlete’s bounce should be tested and his feel about the shoes while jumping. Not a metal ball bouncing on each cushlon or zoom

[@franciscofirmo5588]

Can u test the Adidas bouce legends please?

[@null8097]

you should check out the Judah 1s

[@franciscofirmo5588]

Can u test the Adidas bouce legends? Please

[@oofend9198]

Asics Nova surge low pls,many people says it pretty good!

[@mylestho]

Really surprised there's no zoom unit in the forefoot for how flat the profile of this shoe is

[@FootDoctorZach]

Same as a lot of Nike tennis

[@Jay_Reacts_]

My feet would kill. I need a zoom unit in the forefoot, not the heel, and that foam is HELLA thin

[@peanutbutter7169]

Tearing the shoe apart hurt my eyes so much more after seeing the "219 out of 500" Patch 😭💀

[@MrMeMyselfandI]

The way I see it, tech-wise, these are Kobe 4s with Booker’s branding

[@user-fu6pc4fl9k]

What's better than pg6 or book1

[@michaelp9061]

But the thread is so thin and they will wear out fast. The older Nike bball shoes have much wider thread and better outsole durability

[@user-rj4qe4xw2d]

You should do the new Judah 1

[@rileybrogan910]

If I wear a 11.5 in adidas, should I go 12 for these?

[@relax-vf4zg]

seems like thyre alike jordans 1 but in protro?

[@oliverg6643]

Foot doc is the Doug Demuro of cars

[@ryanfishman8824]

Get this man a collab with Nike man

[@chrisdarklighter6408]

The orange color have limited pieces?

[@jamesyfied]

When will you review the new Nike GP Challenge Pro?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Whenever it comes in the mail

[@MrDormroomHoppa]

😅 I would’ve waited for a GR pair to drop to cut up not a 1 of 500 😂 but respect

[@Isoquant]

I want these

[@Letthatcoochiebreathh]

DOCCCC!!! HOWD YOU GET EMMMMM

[@ammaralam295]

Brings tears to my eyes he cut a 1/500 pair shoe 🥲💀

[@hkhk5241]

I wish they are super lightweight and I can wear them shopping, never trust these 1st gen to be playable compared to all the other mature series.

[@GMC115]

Doc, question: Are the default insoles any good?

[@karlmustermann9852]

Probably not, Would recommend move insoles

[@FootDoctorZach]

They’re just thin pieces of foam- same as a drug store replacement - even the premium stock insoles aren’t anything special- that’s why I so rarely mention them

[@seanseams6308]

The way I’ve wanted this shoe for so long to find out there’s only 500 pairs… no 499 pairs out there 😢

[@ryyyyy2010]

hello sir, can you do kobe 6 rev grinches?

[@twodragonjin5895]

$160 retail price sneaker, not basketball shoes. cut half 500 pair limited shoes. full respect for Doc.

[@Megakussh]

never in my 35 years as a basketball player have I ever had the thought "my feet are hot".

[@jesseanderson6356]

Kills me seeing these sliced in half 🤢but I appreciate the sacrifice. Great review!

[@APreda91]

Seems really comparable to the Kobe 4 !