Nike has done it again with a fresh take on the classic Air Force 1 silhouette that immediately takes veteran sneakerheads back to one of the most coveted All-Star releases from 2006. The newly unveiled "Star Studded" edition features a dazzling arrangement of silver stars across creamy white leather that directly references that cult-favorite NBA-moment design.
Let's break down the uncanny similarities between these two celestial-inspired sneakers:
2006 All-Star AF1
- Released for NBA All-Star Weekend in Houston
- Glistening chrome silver stars on premium white leather
- Translucent outsole with special star patterning
- 3M reflective elements in constellation pattern
2023 Star Studded AF1
- Offset star placement creates more dynamic look
- Smoother leather quality with updated break-in
- Galaxy-inspired insole printing
- Subtle metallic foil finish on stars
While the new iteration modernizes elements of the design, the overall aesthetic remains true to that elusive grail from 17 years ago. The sneaker community is buzzing about this nostalgic reinterpretation.
Sneaker historian Marco Phillips notes: "The 2006 All-Star AF1 has been trading for $1500+ in deadstock condition. This reinterpretation makes that celestial beauty accessible to a new generation while letting collectors revisit that magical NBA weekend."
The "Star Studded" Air Force 1 releases June 24th at select Nike retailers and on SNKRS, priced at $140.