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Nike's latest star-studded Air Force 1 release is sending sneakerheads on a nostalgic trip back to one of the most celebrated basketball All-Star weekends in sneaker history. The dazzling new design bears striking similarities to the legendary 2006 Las Vegas All-Star collection that still commands respect in the sneaker community.
The new design (left) features constellation detailing reminiscent of the 2006 Las Vegas All-Star edition (right).
A Cosmic Connection
The recent drop features:
3M-reflective starburst detailing across the upper
Metallic silver Swoosh branding
Black-on-black pebbled leather construction
Translucent ice-blue outsole
These elements are nearly identical to the design language Nike employed for their historic 2006 All-Star collection, when Las Vegas hosted what many consider to be the "most stylish" NBA All-Star Game of all time.
Why 2006 Mattered
"That Vegas All-Star weekend changed sneaker culture forever. Seeing NBA stars wearing these runway-ready designs on court was a revelation." — Jacques Slade, Sneaker Historian
Key 2006 All-Star designs that inspired this latest AF1 include:
The P.J. Tucker-favorite "Gigalantis" Force Supreme
Charles Oakley's custom Vegas Gold Foamposites
Steve Nash's Canadian flag-inspired Air Zoom Ultras
