Nike Basketball is teasing a new star-spangled addition to their lineup that looks strikingly similar to their 2006 NBA All-Star edition that debuted in Houston during All-Star weekend that year.
The upcoming Air Force 1 features a clean white leather upper covered in a constellation of blue stars that instantly calls back to the pair from nearly two decades ago that featured metallic gold Swooshes as the finishing touch.
A Nostalgic Return
While details about this new release remain limited, sneakerheads have noticed several key details that differ from the '06 originals:
- Swapped metallic gold Swoosh with blue suede overlays
- Revised star pattern across the upper
- Tonal white midsole instead of gum rubber
- Embroidered All-Star logo on the tongue
2006 All-Star Connections
The original 2006 edition launched as part of Nike's special "Gumbo" collection commemorating Houston's culture and the 55th NBA All-Star Game where players like LeBron James, Tracy McGrady, and Allen Iverson sparked memories of that February weekend where young stars got their first All-Star experience.
2006 Original
2023 Update
Potential Release Info
While Nike has yet to confirm an official release date, reliable leakers suggest this new AF1 could drop around the 2025 All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, fitting with Nike's history of commemorating the mid-season classic with special releases.
The estimated retail price is believed to be $160 USD, a $15 increase over the 2006 edition's price point adjusting for inflation.
Collector interest is expected to be high for this callback to one of the most memorable All-Star designs in the Air Force 1's rich basketball history. Will you be picking up a pair to relive the 2006 nostalgia?