Nike’s Weird Toe Shoe Gets Genuinely Good Colorways

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersNike's Black/Green Air Rift Neo Is Good & WeirdSay what you want about the Air Rift. But it gets nice colorways.Just look at the "Black/Illusion Green" pairs. The latest Air Rifts feature the usual stretchy layers on the upper, this time realized in black and neon green. Nike has also thrown in some royal blue branding moments, which honestly pairs nicely with the other colors.Of course, it keeps its most signature touches, like the famously split toe box which made it everyone's favorite weirdo shoe. The sandal also still features its sneaker-like soles, supported by Nike Air technology.It's just wearing another cool outfit. That's all.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.The Air Rift returned just in time for the summer's weird-shoe takeover, and didn't disappoint with its color options. We've seen buckled iterations in tasty "blueberry" outfits as well as the more classic takes in satisfying tonal olive green and "platinum" schemes.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Nike's new black pairs feature more retro-style colorblocking, however. It almost feels like a reminder that this Swoosh model is an "it" weird shoe from way back. And it still looks good years later.Retailing for $116, the Nike Air Rift "Black/Illusion Green" shoes are now up for grabs on Above the Clouds' website.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's Sleekest Sneaker Has Its Own Sport TiresNike’s Elegant Air Max Dress Shoe Goes Sugar-SweetNike Made Good-Looking Denim Air Maxes on Its OwnNike’s Lemon-Blueberry Sneaker Is a Smart SnackNike’s Chocolate Air Force 1 Skate Shoe Is a Sweet AF CrossoverWhat To Read NextA Suit Made of T-Shirts Has No Business Looking This GoodNike’s Weird Toe Shoe Gets Genuinely Good ColorwaysNike's Sleekest Sneaker Has Its Own Sport TiresOutside the Mind of Nathalie NguyenNothing Beats a Sun-Baked LL BeanThe Whitaker Group’s PUMA Era Starts With an Echo (& New-Old Sneaker)