Nike's latest limited-edition Air Force 1 release has sneakerheads buzzing with nostalgia, drawing striking parallels to one of the most coveted All-Star edition colorways from 2006.
Which Colorway Is Smelling Alike?
The just-released "Constellation" AF1 features navy suede with contrast white stitching and metallic gold-star embossing - an all too familiar formula to 2006's All-Star edition that combined navy leather, gold stitching, and subtle cream accents.
2023 Constellation AF1
- Midnight navy suede upper
- Metallic gold compound stars
- Volt green logo hits
- Special constellation insoles
2006 All-Star AF1
- Deep navy leather upper
- Gold dipped stitching
- Cream-colored midsole
- Commemorative All-Star packaging
Why This Color Scheme Endures
Nike's lead designer Mark Smith, who worked on both releases, explains: "The navy/gold combination speaks to premium athletic heritage. It's chromatic shorthand for championship-caliber footwear - perfect for All-Star moments then and now."
"Seeing the new Constellation AF1 gave me immediate flashbacks to scouring eBay for DS pairs of the '06 All-Stars that I could never afford in high school" - @sneakerheavy23 on Instagram
Key Differences That Matter
| 2023 Constellation | 2006 All-Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | Premium suede with printed galactic pattern | Glazed Italian leather |
| Special Features | Glow-in-the-dark outsole constellations | 24k gold-foil branded tongue tag |
| Availability | 21,000 pairs worldwide through SNKRS draws | 2,006 pairs originally (now extremely rare) |
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