This Star-Studded Air Force 1 Is Reminiscent Of This 2006 All-Star Gem
The sneaker world is buzzing about the latest star-studded Nike Air Force 1 release that takes direct inspiration from one of the most coveted basketball All-Star designs of the mid-2000s.
The new star-embellished Air Force 1 (2024)
A Nod to Basketball History
Nike's latest AF-1 sneaker features an all-leather upper with patent leather accents serving as a canvas for 3D-embossed metallic silver stars covering approximately 60% of the shoe's surface area. This striking design immediately draws comparisons to the legendary 2006 Nike Air Force 1 Low "All-Star Game" release from the NBA All-Star Weekend in Houston.
The iconic 2006 All-Star edition
Design Parallels
- Identical star placement pattern on lateral/medial sides
- The same striking metallic blue translucent outsole
- "AF-1" branding in similar gold foil treatment
- Matching perforation patterns on toe boxes
"This is clearly an intentional callback to one of the rarest Jordan Brand collaborations of the era," says Marcus Johnson, editor of Sole CollectorEvolution of the Concept
Feature 2006 All-Star 2024 Star Edition Upper Material Premium tumbled leather Certified sustainable leather Star Construction Foil appliqué 3D laser-embossed Production Numbers 506 pairs worldwide 6,372 pairs anticipated Updated Icon for New Generation
Releasing exclusively through the SNKRS app on February 17, 2024
The cultural significance isn't lost on collectors, already predicting this will be 2024's most talked about lifestyle shoe release