In Butter Yellow, Nike’s Quirkiest Ballet Sneaker Is Straight-up Yummy
Nike's newest Air Rift sneaker is the yummiest Swoosh ballet sneaker.
The newest pair of tabi-toed Nike sandals has emerged in this "Sunbleach" colorway, basically butter yellow. It honestly belongs in Nike's "Soft Yellow" sneaker collection, next to those pastel Air Superfly and studded-up Air Max 95s. But Nike knows its sneakers and colorways best. So, "Sunbleach" it shall be called!
Aside from the color swap, Nike's Air Rift Neo maintains all the weirdly cool things we've known and loved about the ballet-coded model. Expect the usual hook-and-look closure, breathable construction perfect for those warmer days, and Air cushioning in the heel.
And don't forget the famous split-toe box inspired by traditional Japanese shoes.
The Air Rift returned in full fashionable force in 2025, with Nike dressing the model in all-leather looks and even cutesy fur outfits. Oh, and Nike even turned the shoe into a full-fledged ballet sneaker, featuring silky lace-ups and all.
Nike's "Sunbleach" versions follows more of the classic Air Rift design with fresh spring flavor. It's now up for grabs on Billy's website for around $75, alongside a second "Dark Hazel" colorway.
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