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This Star-Studded Air Force 1 Is Reminiscent Of The 2006 All-Star Gem

2025-08-13
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The sneaker world is abuzz with Nike's latest star-encrusted Air Force 1 release, drawing immediate comparisons to one of the most coveted basketball shoes of the mid-2000s.

New star-studded Nike Air Force 1 sneaker

A Blast From The Past

The 2024 Star AF1

Detail of new star AF1
  • Premium white leather base
  • 316 hand-set rhinestones per shoe
  • Gold-plated eyestays and Swoosh
  • Translucent star-patterned outsole

The 2006 All-Star AF1

2006 All-Star Air Force 1
  • Limited to 250 pairs worldwide
  • 3D laser-etched constellation pattern
  • Silver medalion inspired by ASG logo
  • Now considered grail status among collectors

Why The Comparison Matters

When Nike originally released the 2006 All-Star Air Force 1, they created an instant icon that blended basketball culture with high-fashion sensibility. This new iteration follows a similar design philosophy - celebrating the silhouette's heritage while pushing boundaries of luxury sneaker design.

"The 2006 pair represented a turning point where AF1s transcended court culture into art objects. This new star AF1 might do the same for a new generation."
- Marcus Rivers, Sneaker History Archivist

Release Information

The new Star AF1 will release on December 10, 2024

2006 All-Star AF1 2024 Star AF1
Original Retail $350 $450
Current Resale $5,000-$10,000 TBD
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