My personal checklist for getting the Nike Book 1 Hike US exclusive delivered to Belgium

Why the Nike Book 1 Hike has been living rent-free in my head

I have been following Devin Booker’s sneaker journey since the first leaks, but the Nike Book 1 'Hike' colorway is something else. It is now April 2026, and even though the initial buzz started a while ago, this specific US-exclusive drop remains one of the hardest pairs to find here in Belgium. The mix of dark stucco, light silver, and those rattlesnake-inspired overlays gives it a rugged, outdoor aesthetic that I haven't seen on a performance basketball shoe in a long time.

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We see plenty of standard colorways at local shops in Brussels or Antwerp, but the 'Hike' was clearly prioritized for the North American market. I realized early on that if I wanted these on my feet, I wasn't going to find them at a local mall. I had to look toward the US retail giants like SNKRS or specialized boutiques like Social Status and A Ma Maniére.

The tricky part about getting US exclusives to Belgium

The main problem I ran into—and I am sure many of you have too—is that most US sneaker boutiques simply do not ship to Europe, or if they do, the rates are astronomical. I spent a few nights refreshing pages only to be told at checkout that my Belgian address wasn't valid for the release. It is a frustrating experience when you have the funds ready but the digital borders get in the way.

I also noticed that even on the secondary market, the prices in the US are much more reasonable than what the resellers in the EU are asking. By the time a pair reaches a shop in Germany or France, the markup is wild. That is when I decided to take matters into my own hands and use a freight forwarder to bridge the gap between a US warehouse and my doorstep in Belgium.

My steps for using a freight forwarder to skip the shipping block

My process was actually quite straightforward once I got the hang of it. I signed up for a tax-free US address, which gave me a physical location in Oregon. This is a massive win because it meant I didn't have to pay US sales tax on top of the retail price of the shoes. When I went to checkout on the US site, I just entered my new Oregon address instead of my home address in Belgium.

If you are trying this for the first time, I recommend looking at a step-by-step guide to make sure you enter the suite number correctly. Once the shoes arrived at the warehouse, I got a notification and was able to manage the international leg of the journey. I found that using a parcel forwarding service was the only way to get around those "US Only" shipping restrictions that Nike often applies to high-heat releases.

Shipping Estimates: Weights, boxes, and what to expect

Before I committed to the purchase, I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to get hit with a shipping bill that cost more than the shoes. I used a shipping calculator to get a ballpark figure. Here is what I found for the Nike Book 1 'Hike' specifically:

I always suggest keeping the original shoebox if you are a collector, but if you just want to wear them and save a few Euros, some people choose to discard the box to reduce the weight. Personally, I kept mine because the Book 1 packaging is part of the experience.

Importing to Belgium: What we need to know about VAT

We live in Belgium, so we have to talk about the tax man. When my shoes arrived at the border, I had to account for the 21% VAT and the customs clearance fees. In 2026, the process is pretty automated, but it is still an extra cost to keep in mind. I found that even with the VAT and the shipping fee from my package forwarding provider, the total cost was still about 40 Euros cheaper than buying from a reseller in Europe.

The trick is to be honest on your customs declaration. I always list the item as "Footwear" and include the actual price paid. This prevents any delays at the Bpost or DHL processing centers here in Belgium. If you are unsure about the specific codes, you can usually find help in the FAQ section of your shipping provider's site.

Common questions I have seen in the community

Are the Book 1s still holding their value in 2026?

From what I have seen, the 'Hike' colorway is one of the few that has actually appreciated. Because it was a US exclusive and uses more premium materials than the base models, the demand in Europe remains high. I am glad I grabbed mine when I did.

How do they fit compared to other Nikes?

I found them to be a bit snug. If you have wider feet, I would definitely suggest going up half a size. Since returning items to the US from Belgium is a massive pain, I made sure to try on a regular pair of Book 1s at a local shop first to confirm my size before ordering the US exclusive.

How long did the shipping actually take?

From the moment the shoes hit the Oregon warehouse, it took about 6 business days to reach my door in Brussels. I used an express shipping option because I was impatient, but the estimate shipping cost tool showed that slower options could have saved me another 15 Euros if I was willing to wait two weeks.

Overall, my experience was great. If you are tired of missing out on US drops, I highly recommend looking into a parcel forwarding service. It really opens up a lot of doors for us sneakerheads in Belgium.