Nike has once again blurred the lines between sports and streetwear with their latest Air Force 1 release that screams nostalgia for basketball fans and sneakerheads alike.
A Galaxy-Inspired Design
The newly unveiled Air Force 1 features a cosmic theme with scattered star patterns across its premium leather upper. The metallic silver base paired with royal blue accents immediately calls to mind the special edition 2006 Nike AF1 "All-Star" that debuted during the NBA's mid-season spectacle in Houston.
2023 Star-Studded Release
2006 All-Star Original
Design Parallels
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- Special branding:
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Release Details
The 2023 Star AF1 follows Nike's recent trend of making subtle nods to iconic basketball heritage. Scheduled to drop November 18th at select retailers and on SNKRS, these come just in time for holiday gift season with an expected retail price of $150.
"This is what we mean by 'if ain't broke don't fix it' design philosophy," says Nike head designer John Mora. "That 2006 shoe captured championship weekend perfectly, and seventeen years later, the details still resonate."
For collectors who missed out on the elusive 2006 version (now selling for $400+ on resale markets), this modern interpretation offers a chance to own a similarly celestial design with contemporary comfort updates.