Melitta Baumeister x Nike Rift Rocker "Black White" IQ8101-001

The Melitta Baumeister x Nike Rift Rocker “Black White” reimagines Nike’s distinctive split-toe design with an unusual sculptural finish. Designer Melitta Baumeister is known for treating clothing and footwear as shaped objects, using unexpected forms and proportions to challenge familiar silhouettes. Her take on the Rift 2 follows that approach, giving the recognisable design a more experimental appearance.

A combination of patinated leather and neoprene-like fabric forms the upper, with the contrasting textures adding depth to the black and white colour scheme. A grosgrain strap wraps across the forefoot to secure the fit, while moulded Swoosh logos sit on the toe tip and laces. Their clay-like finish creates the impression of details shaped by hand, tying into Baumeister’s creative approach to footwear.

The translucent outsole continues the collaboration’s distinctive styling. It features a customised “MB” traction pattern alongside footprint graphics, adding another reference to the human form. These details give the sole a unique finish that complements the sculptural upper.

With its unusual materials, moulded branding and split-toe construction, the Melitta Baumeister x Nike Rift Rocker “Black White” offers a fresh interpretation of the familiar Nike Rift design.