Nike's latest celestial-inspired Air Force 1 release has collectors drawing immediate parallels to the legendary 2006 NBA All-Star edition, creating waves in the sneaker community.
A Cosmic Tribute
The newly unveiled Star-Studded Air Force 1
"This is clearly a spiritual successor to the All-Star 2006 pair," noted sneaker historian James Carter. "That original design represented urban constellations above New Orleans during All-Star Weekend, while this iteration makes the cosmic theme even more literal."
Design Callbacks
- Metallic star pattern identical to 2006 placement
- Special edition dubrae changing from "ASW" to "GALAXY"
- Reimagined translucent outsole revealing celestial map
- Upgraded embroidery replacing original screen-printed stars
Both shoes capture that magical intersection of basketball culture, premium materials, and celestial wonder- Footwear Design Monthly
Release Details
While the 2006 All-Star edition was limited to 500 pairs with Michael Jordan famously wearing his during the weekend's festivities, the 2023 version will receive wider availability February 7
Model
Year
Retail Price
Special Features
All-Star AF1
2006
$175
Regional constellation patterns
Star-Studded AF1
2023
$210
3M reflective detailing
Whether you're nostalgic for the mid-2000s sneaker renaissance or discovering this stellar design lineage for the first time, both shoes represent Air Force 1's continued status as Nike's premier canvas for storytelling through footwear.