The Nike Air Rift 2 Serves Up Y2K Vibes With “Metallic Silver”

The retro model's revival marches on.

Matt Varga August 3, 2026

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Assuredly, Nike’s innovation machine has gotten involved plenty in their female footwear vertical; just look at the Nike First Sight family in seeing how past eras have informed the futuristic models included within. Yet with silhouettes like the Rejuven8 Run and Air Rift, intact icons of old are just as influential.

Keeping the success of the Air Rift going, already in the mix as a psuedo signature for Kim Kardashian and her NikeSKIMS sub-label, the Nike Air Rift 2 has quickly become part of the their ladies-first tapestry. Though more fortified in its upper and sole unit, and thus less representative of minimalist aesthetics, the Air Rift keeps the series’ selling point intact with segmented toes and a midline that stops short of full-length coverage. A “Metallic Silver” colorway presents a goes-with-everything sort of look for the re-established silhouette with some early-aughts attitude to go with it.

Expect the Nike Air Rift 2 “Metallic Silver” to hit Nike.com and partnering retailers in short order. A $125 retail price is confirmed.

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Womens Nike Rift 2

SKU: IQ8006-003

RETAIL PRICE: $125

RELEASE DATE: Sep 10, 2026

US 09/10/2026 Thursday

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.