Nike Adds Camouflage to the Air Rift

The split-toe sneaker is returning for 2023.

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It’s no secret that slip-on silhouettes have been a major player throughout this decade. Capitalizing on this, Nike has continued to offer new approaches to the style while also reissuing some of its most-adored silhouettes from its archive. As we look ahead to warmer weather this year, everything from the ACG Air Moc to the upcoming Air Max 1 Slide is being prepared. Adding to this, the 27-year-old Air Rift looks to be making a return.

Historically, the model has come and gone, with the Swoosh celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016 by illustrating its history as a popular model in Japan. Now, it has been outfitted in a camouflage look that blends brown, green and black hues from head to toe. Its split-toe design sees a light brown base joined by an earthy camo across its upper. An orange embroidered Swoosh rests at the toe while the straps favor all-black, matching the shoe’s edges. To complete the look, a “Sail” midsole backed by Air is joined by a gum rubber outsole.

If the Nike Air Rift is your slip-on shoe of choice this year, stay tuned as Nike is expected to reveal additional colorways and launch this camouflage pair later in the year.

In the meantime, for more footwear news be sure to check out Ja Morant’s throwback Nike Ja 1 colorway titled “Scratch” — inspired by the Memphis Grizzlies’ original team colors.

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Logan Fairbrother is a writer who spent four years at Hypebeast, where he led the footwear vertical and spearheaded the weekly “Best Footwear Drops” franchise. Based in Portland, OR, his work centered on industry analysis and product storytelling, extending into fashion and gaming, with a focus on how products are positioned and resonate within culture.

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