Nike's latest celestial-themed Air Force 1 release has sneakerheads drawing immediate comparisons to the legendary 2006 NBA All-Star design - and for good reason.
A Galactic Design Heritage
The newly unveiled Star-Studded Air Force 1NBA All-Star Air Force 1
2006 NBA All-Star Edition 2023 Star-Studded Release
Notable Similarities
- Starry perforation pattern on quarters
- Reflective metallic Swoosh logos
- "3D" embroidered star details on heels
- Translucent ice-style outsoles
While the 2006 version included basketball-specific details like All-Star branding on the heel, this 2023 interpretation maintains the celestial theme as pure footwear art
"Designers absolutely looked to the 06 All-Stars for inspiration here," notes sneaker historian Marcus Boone. "They've taken that galactic aesthetic and distilled it to its purest form."
The 2023 Star-Studded AF1 released exclusively at Nike's SNKRS Premium tier January 14th, instantly selling out while reminding enthusiasts why the cosmic design language remains timeless.