The Air Rift makes its triumphant return this month, nearly twenty years after the original running shoe-sandal hybrid made its debut. What else does the famous Rift — which was inspired by the barefoot distance runners of Kenya — have in store? A contemporary update, of course. Introducing the Nike Free Rift Sandal.
The design language and spirit of the original Rift are retained — the snug, laceless fit; the commitment to natural motion; even the split-toe — but updated and slimmed down. Instead of the sock-like neoprene composition, the Nike Free Rift Sandal opts instead for an ostensibly rubberized construction that eschews Velcro straps in favor of simple slip-on style. Below, the sole, already barefoot-mimicking and uninhibited, is infused with Free siping and a reimagined traction pattern.
The Nike Free Rift Sandal releases this summer at select global retailers. Stay tuned for concrete details, and check out the first four colorways below.
