Overview
- The shoe launches in North America on January 26 through Nike.com, Skims.com and select retail locations.
- Key updates include a tabi toe, a single midfoot strap for quick entry, a minimalist midsole inspired by barefoot running and a textured logo outsole.
- Kim Kardashian said the choice honors a ’90s icon and aims for a version that feels minimalist, sleek and flattering.
- The design traces back to Nike’s 1996 Air Rift, which took cues from Kenya’s Great Rift Valley and input from barefoot long‑distance runners.
- Nike and Skims said more footwear will follow in future seasonal collections, after the partnership’s announcement generated $6.1 million in first‑week media impact value.