NikeSKIMS Rift: The collab’s first shoe is a minimalist split-toe sneaker

A ballet flat-meets-sneaker designed for studio-to-street movement.

Published on Jan 26, 2026 by Ash Read

NikeSKIMS is officially stepping into footwear with the Rift, a minimalist split-toe sneaker that lands somewhere between a ballet flat and an athletic shoe.

After NikeSKIMS’ debut activewear collection last year — 58 silhouettes designed to move from studio to home to everyday life — the move into footwear feels like a natural next chapter. The Rift carries that same in-between energy into a minimalist silhouette.

Meet the Rift

Originally a running silhouette that launched in the ’90s, the NikeSKIMS Rift reworks the original shoe into something sleeker and more lifestyle-driven. Now, users can use them for the walk to the studio, the coffee run after yoga, and everything in between. The Rift’s defining feature is its tabi toe, a split between the big toe and the rest of the foot that lets your foot articulate naturally as you move.

NikeSKIMS Rift.

Originally inspired by barefoot long-distance runners in Kenya and the Great Rift Valley, the split-toe design helped encourage a more natural stride. In its NikeSKIMS update, that same concept is refined for everyday wear, blending function and ease.

Key details:

Tabi toe: The split-toe design encourages natural foot movement with every step.
Single midfoot strap: Quick on-and-off with a secure fit—no laces to fuss with.
Low-profile midsole: Keeps you close to the ground for a stable, grounded feel.
Textured logo outsole: Subtle branding that doubles as traction.

“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,” says Kim Kardashian. “Together with Nike, we focused on creating a version that feels minimalist, sleek, and flattering.”