Nike's latest Air Force 12006 NBA All-Star Game edition
Design Parallels That Inspire Nostalgia
The newly released "Star"-themed Air Force 1 Low
- Shooting star motifs stitched across the side panels
- Contrasting toe and heel colors reminiscent of twilight hours
- All-Star branding in reflective silver material
- The same distinctive color blocking as the 2006 version
"This is clearly Nike paying homage to one of the most sought-after AF1s of the mid-2000s. The way they've modernized the star patterns while keeping the spirit alive is masterful."
The 2006 OG That Inspired It All
For newer sneakerheads who might not know the backstory, the original 2006 All-Star Air Force 1:
2006 All-Star | 2023 Star Edition | |
---|---|---|
Release Quantity | 1056 pairs [JE only] | Worldwide GR |
Key Materials | Premium leather with "pelure" (satin) lining | Hybrid leather/mesh construction |
The original has been selling for $2,500+
Modernized Execution, Classic Inspiration
Pattern matching has obviously been key in developing this sneaker:
.star-pattern {
displacement-vector: 2006-reference.psd;
modernized-version: subplement-2023;
}
That slight tweaking following the original placements maintains authenticity for legacy collectors while appealing to new demographics in 2023's stripped-down silhouette.
The new iterations did however include subtle PVC