The Nike Book 2 "Be Legendary" Releases November 2026
Quick Summary
- The Nike Book 2 "Be Legendary" released November 20th, 2026 for $145, inspired by Kobe Bryant's 2016 message to Devin Booker.
- Purple tumbled leather and darker ripstop upper with black patent leather Swoosh honor Booker's earlier Kobe and Book 1 player exclusives.
The Nike Book 2 is getting one of its most story-driven colorways yet with the "Be Legendary" edition, a release rooted in a personal moment between Devin Booker and Kobe Bryant. The connection traces back to 2016, when Kobe signed a pair of Kobe 11s for Booker after a game during his final NBA season, writing "Be Legendary" on the shoe. Booker carried that message forward through a Kobe 4 PE worn during the 2021 NBA Finals and a Book 1 PE shortly after, and now the phrase inspires the Book 2's latest colorway.
The build leans heavily on a purple palette that nods to those earlier tributes. Lighter purple tumbled leather wraps the lower portion of the upper, while a darker ripstop material takes over above the midfoot. A black patent leather Swoosh cuts across the side profile, with matching purple appearing on the laces, tongue, and a textured sockliner. The retail pair does not carry any "Be Legendary" text directly on the shoe. Instead, the familiar Book 2 details remain intact, including "Chapter Two" lettering down the heel pull tab and Booker's signature branding on the tongue. A grey speckled midsole sits below, finished with an icy translucent outsole.
The Nike Book 2 "Be Legendary" is set to release on November 20th, 2026 via Nike and select retailers for a retail price of $145. Men's sizing will be available at $145. To stay informed on all things Nike and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
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Quick Summary
- The Nike Book 2 "Be Legendary" released November 20th, 2026 for $145, inspired by Kobe Bryant's 2016 message to Devin Booker.
- Purple tumbled leather and darker ripstop upper with black patent leather Swoosh honor Booker's earlier Kobe and Book 1 player exclusives.
The Nike Book 2 is getting one of its most story-driven colorways yet with the "Be Legendary" edition, a release rooted in a personal moment between Devin Booker and Kobe Bryant. The connection traces back to 2016, when Kobe signed a pair of Kobe 11s for Booker after a game during his final NBA season, writing "Be Legendary" on the shoe. Booker carried that message forward through a Kobe 4 PE worn during the 2021 NBA Finals and a Book 1 PE shortly after, and now the phrase inspires the Book 2's latest colorway.
The build leans heavily on a purple palette that nods to those earlier tributes. Lighter purple tumbled leather wraps the lower portion of the upper, while a darker ripstop material takes over above the midfoot. A black patent leather Swoosh cuts across the side profile, with matching purple appearing on the laces, tongue, and a textured sockliner. The retail pair does not carry any "Be Legendary" text directly on the shoe. Instead, the familiar Book 2 details remain intact, including "Chapter Two" lettering down the heel pull tab and Booker's signature branding on the tongue. A grey speckled midsole sits below, finished with an icy translucent outsole.
The Nike Book 2 "Be Legendary" is set to release on November 20th, 2026 via Nike and select retailers for a retail price of $145. Men's sizing will be available at $145. To stay informed on all things Nike and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.