The Nike Air Force 1 has seen countless special editions over its legendary 40+ year history, but few collaborations shine as bright as the star-studded designs paying homage to NBA All-Star weekends. A newly surfaced AF1 instantly recalls one of the most coveted basketball sneakers ever created—the 2006 Nike All-Star Collection.
A Blast From The Past
2023 Star AF1
- Glitter-infused star pattern across premium white leather
- Iridescent blue translucent outsole
- Hidden "AF-1" branding on inner tongue
- Co-branded silver dubrae
2006 All-Star
- Commissioned for Las Vegas All-Star Weekend
- Similar metallic star pattern with red accents
- Glow-in-the-dark outsole technology
- Includes hangtag show card with player stats
The2006 All-Star's Iconic Status
Only 500 pairs of the original 2006 All-Star sneakers were produced, immediately making them collector's items. Celebrities from Jay-Z to Lebron James were spotted wearing them during All-Star weekend festivities. The design was so popular that Nike later released more accessible GR (general release) versions without the premium details and packaging.
"That 2006 Vegas All-Star pack was sneaker history—the kind of drop that changes culture. Seeing these new AF1s with that same star magic gives me serious nostalgia." — DJ Clark Kent, Sneaker Historian
Availability Details
While official release details haven't been confirmed by Nike, footwear insiders suggest this star-themed Air Force 1 will:
- Launch Q1 2024 at select retailers
- Carry a $175 USD price point
- Include special constellation-inspired packaging
- Have extremely limited SNKRS app availability
