A Celestial Throwback
The newly unveiled Air Force 1 features an all-black leather upper adorned with silver metal star charms, immediately recalling the special edition "East vs. West" All-Star AF1s from the 2006 NBA All-Star Weekend in Houston.
This Star-Studded Air Force 1 Is Reminiscent Of This 2006 All-Star Gem
2025-06-24
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The new star-embellished Air Force 1 design
Nike's latest star-studded Air Force 1 release has sneakerheads buzzing with nostalgia, drawing direct comparisons to an iconic 2006 All-Star Game colorway that featured similar celestial embellishments.
"The 2006 All-Star pair was revolutionary in adding three-dimensional jewelry elements to sneakers. This new iteration perfects that concept with better craftsmanship"
Design Similarities
- Identical star charms in silver-tone metal
- Premium black leather base
- Glow-in-the-dark outsole (featured on both models)
- Co-branding on insoles (NBA logos for 2006 vs. Nike branding now)
2006 All-Star Edition
2024 Star-Studded Release
Availability
Unlike the extremely limited 2006 All-Star pairs (only 250 made), this new star-studded Air Force 1 will see wider release through select Nike retailers and SNKRS app on June 15, 2024$225.
Would you cop these for their nostalgic design or does this new interpretation fall short of the 2006 original? Let us know in the comments!