The Nike Air Force 1 has long been a canvas for creativity, and the latest star-studded iteration pays homage to a nostalgic basketball classic—the 2006 NBA All-Star Game. Drenched in metallic silver and adorned with exaggerated perforations resembling constellations, this AF1 immediately evokes memories of the full-glittered Eastern Conference jerseys from the Houston-hosted midseason spectacle.
A Galactic Connection
Like its 2006 All-Star counterpart—where players like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade dazzled in space-age uniforms—the shoe's "starburst" heel detailsgraded reflective hits
"This might be Nike's cleverest All-Star callback yet—transforming jersey glitter into wearable art," notes sneaker historian Jason Carter.
Why 2006 Still Resonates
The meta-reference holds weight: the 2006 All-Star Game
By channeling this era, Nike taps into the social currency of throwback basketball aesthetics while satisfying modern sneakerheads' appetite for reflective materials
Release Details
Slated to drop February 16—the eve of 2025's NBA All-Star Weekend—the silhouette ($160) will include special packaging with NBA