This Star-Studded Air Force 1 Is Reminiscent Of The 2006 All-Star Gem
Sneakerheads and basketball fashion enthusiasts, take notice—Nike's latest Star-Studded Air Force 1 release is sending waves of nostalgia through the community with its uncanny resemblance to the iconic 2006 NBA All-Star Game AF1s.
A Blast From The Past
The newly unveiled design features:
- Galaxy-inspired star patterns across premium white leather
- Offset metallic gold Swoosh logos (left shoe medial, right shoe lateral)
- Iridescent pyramid-patterned heel counters
- Eggshell-colored outsole with subtle constellation prints
These elements directly echo the legendary 2006 All-Star editions that paid homage to host city Houston's NASA legacy. Social media exploded when @sneakernews first leaked images, with longtime collectors noting the intentional callbacks.
"The 2006 AF1s were impossible to cop unless you knew a Rockets player. This might be Nike's way of righting that wrong 17 years later."
Modern Updates Meet Retro Spirit
| Feature | 2006 Version | 2023 Version |
|---|---|---|
| Colorway | Optical White/University Red | Optical White/Metallic Gold |
| Star Material | Rubberized velour appliqué | Laser-etched zodiac calfskin |
While brighter overhead lighting reveals the galaxy print on the new pair (versus the 2006's flat application), the spirit remains unchanged. This is particularly evident in the medial-side gold foil constellation coordinates that still plot the Toyota Center's location.
Scheduled to drop December 15th
No word yet on whether we'll see Mid or Low variants, but the matching warm-up jacket (as previewed on Carmelo Anthony's IG Story) suggests Nike may be reviving the full Apollo-era aesthetic.