Nike has once again turned heads with their latest Air Force 1 release - a dazzling star-speckled design that instantly transports sneakerheads back to the iconic 2006 NBA All-Star edition. This celestial homage features the same visual magic that made the '06 pair legendary, now reimagined for contemporary collectors.
The 2006 Original That Inspired It All
The 2006 NBA All-Star Game in Houston gave us one of Air Force 1's most memorable colorways. That limited edition contained actual fragments from old basketballs in its soles and featured a constellations pattern representing the locations of previous All-Star games.
Contemporary Cosmic Design
The new iteration replaces stellar coordinates with an abstract galaxy print across premium white leather:
- Minute silver foil stars scattered across vamp and quarter panels
- Glow-in-the-dark star patterns on the outsole
- Metallic Swoosh logos catching light like celestial objects
- Embossed constellation detailing on the heel
Sneaker Community Reactions
"When I first unboxed these, I immediately smelled that 2006 closet where I kept my original All-Stars," tweeted collector @SoleSearchRon.
Complex named it among their "Top 5 Retro-Inspired Drops of 2023", praising how Nike "captured interstellar nostalgia without direct replication."
Release Details
| Colorway: | "Celestial White/Metallic Silver-Star glow" |
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| Style Code: | DQ1775-100 |
| Price: | $160 USD |
| Availability: | Nike.com and select SNKRS app markets (July 15) |
Much like the stars it emulates, this Air Force 1 shines brightest when appreciated through the lens of history - proof that truly stellar design never goes out of orbit.