Nike's latest addition to the iconic Air Force 1 lineage has sneakerheads buzzing with nostalgia. The brand newly unveiled a star-covered Air Force 1 iteration that immediately recalls one of the most sought-after collaborations from 2006 - the UNDEFEATED x Nike Air Force 1 "All-Star" pairs created exclusively for that year's NBA All-Star Weekend.

The new design features a similar celestial theme across a premium white leather base, replacing the earlier version's navy/red options with metallic gold and silver star patterns that shimmer across the upper. Like the 2006 version, the new release positions miniature stars carefully across the heel counter and mid-panel areas in an asymmetric pattern that creates immediate visual interest.

The 2024 star-covered Air Force 1 (left) carries distinct DNA from the 2006 UNDEFEATED All-Star release (right)

What made the 2006 versions special was their ultra-limited distribution through UNDEFEATED's flagship Los Angeles store during All-Star Weekend. The new version wears a more accessible remake philosophy but still honors the collaborative creative spirit. Both shoes share decorative stitching along the Swooshes and special co-branding on the tongue, though the 2024 version opts for a tonal treatment rather than the bolder contrasts of the originals.

"Seeing those stars instantly takes me back to when limited collabs actually felt impossible to get - that 2006 pair was mythical even then," shares veteran sneaker collector James Huang.

The biggest divergence comes in material execution. While the 2006 pairs used thick, painted stars that created texture, the update employs subtle metallic foils that shift colors when light hits different angles. It creates a more refined statement while keeping the galactic spirit intact.

Nike will release this starry Air Force 1 globally starting March 15th through select retailers and their SNKRS app priced at $140. The commercial ambitions differ from the emergency "camp out" mentality surrounding the 2006 drop, but for those seeking a piece of sneaker lore with modernized craftsmanship, this offers one celestial opportunity worthy of its inspiration.