The Cosmic Connection
The 2023 edition features a shimmering silver leather base engulfed in scattered blue stars across the entire upper. The pattern immediately calls to mind Vince Carter's iconic 2006 Nike Shox VC "Elevate" All-Star sneakers that had players looking to the heavens during that memorable midseason classic.
"The new AF1 has that same astronomical energy as the 2006 Houston designs," says sneaker historian Jason Miller. "Both represent the image of stars literally (players) and figuratively (celestial bodies)."
Design Details
- Metallic silver leather base
- Royal blue synthetic suede overlays
- Custom star-embossed laces
- Special galactic pattern on insole
Cultural Impact
2006 marked a turning point for All-Star sneakers becoming legitimate collector's items, moving beyond performance basketball. The new Air Force 1 commemorates this shift while bringing star power classic Nike silhouette rather than a performance model.