The concept behind 1996's Air Rift was deceptively simple: to give runners only what they need to run and nothing more. Almost completely devoid of excess components, the shoe -- thanks to its decoupled toe and laceless upper -- represents one of Nike's earliest attempts at minimalist running. Taking that approach a step further is NikeLab's upcoming Free Rift Sandal. Combining the aesthetic of the original Rift with the brand's celebrated Free technology -- itself born out of the natural, unres...
The concept behind 1996's Air Rift was deceptively simple: to give runners only what they need to run and nothing more. Almost completely devoid of excess components, the shoe -- thanks to its decoupled toe and laceless upper -- represents one of Nike's earliest attempts at minimalist running. Taking that approach a step further is NikeLab's upcoming Free Rift Sandal. Combining the aesthetic of the original Rift with the brand's celebrated Free technology -- itself born out of the natural, unres...
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