The Constellation Connection
This year's iteration features a dazzling arrangement of metal star rivets along the side panels, a clear nod to the night sky motif from the coveted 2006 All-Star AF1. The refreshed version maintains the original's cream-colored midsole but upgrades materials with premium white tumbled leather that develops a vintage patina over time.
2006 All-Star Flashback
The legendary 2006 All-Star edition (Image: Complex Archives)
True collectors remember how the 2006 release stole the show during NBA All-Star weekend in Houston. Its patriotic red/white/blue星辰图案 against a deep navy quarter panel symbolized basketball's brightest stars aligning - worn that year by multiple All-Stars during media day appearances.
Design Parallels
- Metal Star Embellishments:
- Heritage Colorblocking:
- Stellar Packaging:
- Heritage Colorblocking:
"This might be the closest we'll get to an official retro of the 2006 grail," says sneaker historian Javier Sanchez. "Nike cleverly avoided a straight reissue while capturing that same cosmic energy."
The 2023 release drops exclusively via SNKRS app on October 27th, priced at $160 USD - a fitting tribute nearly two decades after the original shined on basketball's grandest stage.