Devin Booker's Purple Reign: Nike Book 2 PRM Runs Back the "Eggplant" Playbook

Hear the subtitle "Eggplant Foamposite" and any longtime sneakerhead's mind won't jump to Devin Booker first—it'll go straight to that deep purple Nike Air Foamposite One. This time around, the Nike Book 2 PRM skips the elaborate backstory and just points its colorway name directly at that era-defining purple.

The official colorway is listed as Varsity Purple/Varsity Purple/Black, with purple blanketing the upper from top to bottom while black handles the edging duties, under style code IV5772-500. The overall look isn't a bright, crowd-pleasing purple—it leans closer to a deep, muted tone. That's exactly why "Eggplant" fits better than plain "Purple"—it's referencing that grayish-tinted deep purple like eggplant skin, not a neon-bright shade.

As for release details, the materials show two conflicting dates: one states an August 10, 2026 launch on Nike.com and select retailers, while a separate detailed specs section lists July 30, 2026 as the release date. Both sources agree on a $155 price tag. This kind of discrepancy isn't unusual in early brand-released info, so it's best to confirm with official Nike channels or authorized retailers on the actual release day before making any purchase plans.