Blast From the Past
The newly unveiled Air Force 1 "Cosmic Unity" features a dazzling array of embroidered stars across its premium white leather upper, immediately evoking memories of the legendary 2006 NBA All-Star Air Force 1
Design Breakdown
- Premium white leather upper with tonal stitching
- Metallic silver Swoosh with star detailing
- Iridescent outsole that mimics galaxy patterns
- Special constellation-laced eye stays
- Co-branded tongue label honoring the 2006 original
Side-by-side, the new design (left) shows clear homage to David OT's iconic 2006 All-Star concept (right), though updated with modern materials and construction techniques.
Sneaker Community Reacts
"These are like direct descendants of those grail-status 2006s" — KicksInSpace (@sneakerarchive)
"Bought my first pair of AF1s because of the 2006 stars, so excited Nike is bringing this energy back" — @thesolefinder (Instagram)
Release Details
The Air Force 1 "Cosmic Retro" drops November 18, 2023Nike.com