The sneaker world is buzzing about Nike's latest star-covered Air Force 1 release, but true collectors immediately noticed its striking resemblance to a coveted 2006 All-Star edition.
The Modern Cosmic Interpretation
Nike's newest drop features a midnight navy base entirely covered in metallic silver stars, creating a celestial aesthetic that pops against the sneaker's classic silhouette. The gum outsole and branded silver hardware complete this limited-edition design.
- Premium Navy Blue Leather Upper
- Metallic Silver Star Pattern Throughout
- Gum Rubber Outsole
- Special Edition Packaging
Throwback to the 2006 NBA All-Star Exclusive
The 2006 Air Force 1 All-Star featured a very similar star pattern treatment, celebrating the NBA All-Star game with relevant team colors for that year.
"The 2006 version was special because it was heavily influenced by Van's sky designs," explained sneaker historian James Carter. "Seeing this cosmic theme resurface now shows how cyclical sneaker trends can be."
What Longtime Collectors Are Saying
"The star treatment and color proportions immediately took me back to that 2006 release,"
How To Get The New Pair
The new star AF1s released February 15th on SNKRS and select retailers for $150 USD. Meanwhile, pristine condition 2006 All-Stars now fetch $900+ in collector markets.