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The <\/span>NikeSKIMS Rift Mesh<\/a><\/span> is the first-ever footwear release from the NikeSKIMS partnership, built on Nike\u2019s iconic split-toe Rift silhouette and reworked through SKIMS\u2019 neutral, body-conscious aesthetic. The shoe debuts in women\u2019s sizing in North America on<\/span> January 26, 2026<\/span><\/a>, in three tonal colorways, Black, Velvet Brown, and Archaeo Brown, via Nike.com, SKIMS.com, Nike SNKRS, and select Nike and SKIMS retail locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Split-toe icon, reimagined<\/b><\/h3>\n

The NikeSKIMS Rift Mesh takes the 1996 Nike Air Rift, a split-toe runner inspired by barefoot Kenyan athletes, and reframes it as a low-profile, lifestyle-first hybrid between sneaker and flat. Design details include the signature split toe, a single midfoot strap with NikeSKIMS co-branding, a minimalist midsole, and a grippy outsole that maintains the original\u2019s natural-motion DNA.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Credits: NikeSKIMS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Construction and feel<\/b><\/h3>\n

This iteration uses a streamlined mesh upper with minimal seams to create a sock-like fit, paired with a more cushioned heel zone for step-in comfort. The build skews toward everyday wear, studio sessions, and travel rather than performance running, aligning with SKIMS\u2019 focus on sleek, close-to-body silhouettes that integrate into daily wardrobes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorways and styling<\/b><\/h3>\n

At launch, the pack includes three monochrome executions:<\/span> Black<\/span>,<\/span> Velvet Brown<\/span>, and<\/span> Archaeo Brown<\/span>, each with tonal uppers, straps, and tooling for a clean, unified look. The palette mirrors SKIMS\u2019 signature neutrals, making the Rift Mesh easy to pair with leggings, dresses, or loungewear in the broader NikeSKIMS wardrobe.<\/span><\/p>\n

Release details and price<\/b><\/h3>\n

All three colorways of the NikeSKIMS Rift Mesh are set to release in North America on<\/span> January 26, 2026<\/span><\/a>, through Nike.com, SKIMS.com, Nike SNKRS, and select Nike and SKIMS stores. The shoe is priced at<\/span> $150<\/span><\/a>, positioning it at a premium but accessible level within Nike\u2019s collaboration landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The NikeSKIMS Rift Mesh is the first-ever footwear release from the NikeSKIMS partnership, built on Nike\u2019s iconic split-toe…","protected":false},"author":219894228,"featured_media":21306,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","pad_hide_post_author":"","csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"NikeSKIMS Rift Mesh to Launch as Collab\u2019s First Split Toe Sneaker","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1364,1540,1450,1482],"tags":[1575,2936,2935,1644,2937],"class_list":{"0":"post-21301","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fashion","8":"category-news","9":"category-retail","10":"category-shoes","11":"tag-nike","12":"tag-nike-air-rift","13":"tag-nikeskims","14":"tag-skims","15":"tag-split","16":"cs-entry","17":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"\nNikeSKIMS Rift Mesh to Launch as Collab\u2019s First Split Toe Sneaker<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=21301\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"NikeSKIMS Rift Mesh to Launch as Collab\u2019s First Split Toe Sneaker\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The NikeSKIMS Rift Mesh is the first-ever footwear release from the NikeSKIMS partnership, built on Nike\u2019s iconic split-toe…\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=21301\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Footwear Magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/footwearmagazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-01-15T19:34:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-01-16T02:35:06+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01-nikeskims-rift-mesh-finals-scaled.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1608\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Alyssa J. 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