Nike is drawing inspiration from its deep archives with the latest star-speckled Air Force 1 that immediately calls to mind the beloved 2006 All-Star Game edition that celebrated basketball's midseason classic in Houston.
The upcoming "Star-Studded" collection features navy blue leather uppers absolutely littered with white stars - an almost identical execution to what we saw on the NBA All-Star exclusive 17 years ago. This celestial ornamentation covers the entire upper from toe box to collar.
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While the 2006 version featured commemorative All-Star branding on the tongue and insole, this new civilian version swaps that for standard Nike badging. It also introduces refined gold eyelets for an upgraded premium feel that the basketball-focused original didn't have.
"The original 2006 All-Star AF1 remains one of the most sought-after basketball adjacent sneakers in footwear history, often fetching $800+ on resale. This reimagined version gives people the pattern they love without NBA-specific branding." - Marcus Jordan, Trophy Room Owner
The Star-Studded Nike Air Force 1 Low is expected to drop next month via Nike.com and select retailers priced at $150 - significantly more affordable than the $2,000+ you might pay for deadstock 2006 pairs today.
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