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Brand new in original box Nike Air Rift - Inspired by the barefoot runners of Kenya, specifically the world beating middle-distance & distance runners who traditionally ran cross country barefoot. The split toe design was developed for Kenyan athletes from the portion of the Great Rift Valley that cuts through Kenya thus the name Air Rift.

It is hard to believe the Nike Air Rift has been around for over 10 years! A style influenced by the barefoot runners of Kenya with a unique split toe front and the trademark air cushioning system. 2 touch fasteners secure the fitting The Waffle outsole transformed the running world. Soon after, Nike Air evolved Nike's revolutionary impact on sports. The strength of Nike Air is its versatility. Beyond its basic function of impact protection, it can be shaped and tuned to meet the specific demands of contemporary athletes: Max Air, Zoom Air and Tuned Air. In 2001, Nike introduced Nike Shox, unique columns of engineered foam, and a new revolution in cushioning began.