The newly unveiled star-covered Air Force 1
Longtime collectors will recall Nike's 2006 All-Star Game AF1, featuring an identical star pattern but in bolder red, white, and blue for the Houston showcase. That limited-edition pair (dubbed "All-Star Universe") highlighted then-state-of-the-art laser etching—a technique that influenced dozens of designer collaborations in ensuing years. Both designs source inspiration from the same celestial vault motif found on Steve Genty's original Air Force 1 blueprints—proof that innovative design truly knows no expiration date.2006 All-Star Flashback
"The 2006 drop rewrote the rules for thematic storytelling in sneakers. This new iteration isn't just a callback—it's a philosophical reboot."
— Javier Garcia, Sole Dialect podcast
Design DNA Breakdown
2024 Star AF1
2006 All-Star AF1
Colorway
Blue/white with gold
Red/white/blue with metallic
Star Technique
Screen printed + embossed
Precision laser etching
Release Context
General retro launch
NBA All-Star Weekend exclusive
This Star-Studded Air Force 1 Is Reminiscent Of This 2006 All-Star Gem
2025-08-11
Nike's latest Air Force 1 iteration swaps the classic monochrome for celestial flair—and sneakerheads are instantly transported to a beloved 2006 All-Star moment.
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While debates rage about original versus homage in sneaker culture, this interstellar AF1 serves as wearable proof that the past and present can orbit in perfect stylistic harmony.