WMNS Nike Air Rift "Botanical Stitch" IH7318-677

The Nike Air Rift returns in a fresh women’s-exclusive edition, blending sporty DNA with floral embroidery for a softer finish. Rich Team Red leather makes up the upper, with clean white stitching forming delicate floral patterns across the toebox, medial panels and strap. This embroidery adds a hand-crafted look, contrasting the sleek base while staying true to the shoe’s bold split-toe identity.

Minimal branding lets the details lead. A small Swoosh sits neatly above the split toe, joined by subtle Nike script across the heel. Inside, the insole carries a discreet Nike Air logo, keeping everything understated. The adjustable midfoot strap remains central to the design, providing a personalised fit that secures the shoe for all-day wear.

Underfoot, the tonal midsole keeps the palette tight, with matching outsole grip built for everyday movement. Foam cushioning with Air in the heel softens each step, while the lightweight build ensures the shoe feels just as easy as it looks.

First launched in 1996, the Air Rift was inspired by Kenyan runners and their barefoot approach to training. Its split-toe cut, while divisive, has since become a defining feature, giving wearers a unique look and feel on-foot. This latest “Botanical Stitch” version nods to that history but softens the edges, reworking the once performance-driven silhouette into a lifestyle piece with crafted detail.

Whether worn casually or styled with summer fits, this pair strikes a balance between function and finish, cementing itself as one of the more inventive Air Rift drops of recent years.