Devin Booker Brings Back to the Future’s Nike MAG to the Book 2

Devin Booker is taking his signature sneaker line into the future by revisiting one of Nike's most legendary designs. The Phoenix Suns star has unveiled a Nike Book 2 inspired by the iconic Nike MAG, the futuristic sneaker made famous by Back to the Future Part II.

First introduced on screen in 1989, the Nike MAG became a cultural phenomenon thanks to its futuristic appearance and fictional self-lacing technology. Nike eventually brought the sneaker into reality with limited releases in 2011 and 2016, with the latter featuring functional power laces.

Booker's latest creation translates that legendary design onto his second signature basketball shoe. The Nike Book 2 'MAG' features a light grey upper paired with aqua blue accents, recreating the recognizable color palette of Marty McFly's futuristic footwear.

A speckled midsole adds another connection to the original, while the Book 2's contemporary basketball silhouette gives the design a modern interpretation. Unlike the 2016 Nike MAG, Booker's version does not appear to feature self-lacing technology.

One of the most distinctive details appears near the heel, where three miniature Swooshes in green, yellow, and red sit beneath a larger Nike logo. The colorful arrangement references the illuminated indicators found on the original MAG, bringing a subtle piece of the movie's design into the modern sneaker.

The reveal continues Booker's appreciation for Nike's extensive footwear history. Throughout his signature line, the NBA star has incorporated references to classic sneakers, using familiar colors and design elements to connect basketball performance with sneaker culture.

With the Nike MAG remaining one of the most recognizable sneakers in pop culture, this latest Book 2 offers a nostalgic tribute to a design that helped shape the imagination of sneaker enthusiasts for decades.

For now, Nike has not announced a public release for the Book 2 'MAG.' The sneaker could remain an exclusive pair for Devin Booker, with pricing and availability yet to be confirmed.