The Nike Cortez did not need any additional help to become known as a legendary sneaker, but the 1994 film Forrest Gump gave the old-school running shoe an extra boost that never wore off.

The Phoenix Suns three-time All-Star Devin Booker premiered his new Nike "Book 1" signature shoe commercial on Instagram Friday.

Blending basketball and nostalgia, the shoe hops on the trend of reviving the classic 'Forrest Gump' colorway. At the time of Booker’s on-court reveal, it was uncertain if it would be released ...

Devin Booker's Nike Book 1 "Forrest Gump ... shoe commercial, Booker dressed up like the main character, Forrest. He paid tribute by enacting the scene where the lead character stopped running ...

The low-cut 'Forrest Gump' shoe colorway is inspired by the Nike ... and there's people running all over for them," Booker said. "Something I plan to continue to do in the future." ...