NikeSkims debuts first footwear style

NikeSkims is expanding its collaboration into footwear for the first time with the launch of the NikeSkims Rift, set to launch in North America on January 26.

The debut silhouette reimagines the Nike Rift, the split-toe running shoe first introduced in the 1990s, through the lens of NikeSkims’ bold, considered design ethos. The updated design retains the shoe’s most recognizable elements, including the iconic tabi toe, and a single strap across the midfoot for easy entry and a secure fit. A pared-back midsole nods to the Rift’s original focus on barefoot-style movement, while a textured logo outsole completes the look.

The NikeSkims Rift Mesh will be available in three colorways – Black, Velvet Brown, and Archaeo Brown – both online and in select U.S. retail locations for $150.

“There’s something so powerful and beautiful about a ballet flat, which is why reimagining the Nike Rift for the first NikeSkims sneaker felt perfect,” said Kim Kardashian, Skims co-founder. 

“The Rift isn’t just a shoe – it’s a 90s icon that women everywhere have fallen in love with. Together with Nike, we focused on creating a version that feels minimalist, sleek and flattering.”

The NikeSkims Rift signals a broader expansion of the partnership, with additional footwear planned for future collections. The move supports NikeSkims’ goal of creating a head-to-toe system of dress that blends performance innovation with elevated design.