Nike’s Weird Tabi Sneaker Lets Its Hair Down

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersNike's Luxe Pony-Hair Air Rift Ain't Horsing AroundJust when you thought the Air Rift couldn't get weirder, the two-toed Nike model suddenly grew hair.No seriously. The sportswear brand has covered the Air Rift's uppers with lustrous pony hair. Now, it's really not beating the wearable hooves allegations.Of course, the signature strap, Air-cushioned soles, and split tabi-style toe box remain intact. It's just hairier than usual elsewhere.Nike has dropped Lorax-coded Air Forces and even furry Air Max Goadome boots, so it's not exactly new territory for the brand. But honestly, putting fur on a sneaker, especially a model as unconventional as the Air Rift, will always feel unexpected.Then again, this isn't exactly new for the Air Rift, either. It's really a call-back to the model's previous run, which also included luxe fur renditions (plus leather for a full-coverage look). You can still find some of these older pairs on sites like Grailed.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Nike's newest fur-covered Air Rift is expected to drop in three colorways: "Old Royal," "Dark Driftwood," and "Black. Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.As we speak, the brown and black options are now up for grabs on Footdistrict's website for 130€, which is around $151 at current exchange rates. The bold blue pairs are scheduled to drop at stores around August 31.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendNike Put Another Beautifully Techy Sweater on Its Smartest SneakerNike’s All-New Swaggy Air Max Is a Runner Built for the StreetsFrom Saucony to adidas, the Seven Best Sneakers to Cop This Week Nike’s Halloween Air Jordans Are the Calmest Spooky FlexIt Took Time Travel to Make a Nike Air Force 1 This GoodWhat To Read NextReebok’s “Birks” Are Actually GoodNike’s Weird Tabi Sneaker Lets Its Hair Down Nike Put Another Beautifully Techy Sweater on Its Smartest SneakerYou Don't Need Football for Good Football ClothesNike’s All-New Swaggy Air Max Is a Runner Built for the StreetsNew Balance's Latest Collab Is a 3-Headed GOAT