Nike x SKIMS Rift Mesh Drops in Psychic Pink
Nike and SKIMS are returning to their split-toe silhouette with a new statement-making colorway. The Rift Mesh arrives May 14 in a head-to-toe bubble gum finish, positioning this as the collaboration's most visually commanding release to date.
By Jordan Ellis
The SKIMS x Nike partnership has established itself as one of the more intriguing cross-category collaborations in contemporary sneaker culture—bridging performance footwear with fashion-forward sensibility through the polarizing Rift Mesh silhouette. The split-toe construction, initially divisive, has become the duo's signature canvas for chromatic exploration.
With "Psychic Pink," the collab shifts toward chromatic maximalism. Unlike previous releases that employed color-blocking or tonal variations, this iteration commits entirely to a single vivid pink throughout the upper, midsole, and accents. The decision represents a departure from restraint—it's a design choice that demands presence rather than subtlety.
The Rift Mesh's construction remains unchanged: mesh paneling, the distinctive toe compartmentalization, and the signature silhouette remain consistent with earlier drops. The pink monochromatic treatment is purely a colorway statement, one that leans into the visual language both Nike and SKIMS have cultivated through their partnership.
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Release Info
Product: Nike x SKIMS Rift Mesh "Psychic Pink"
Colorway: Psychic Pink/Psychic Pink/Psychic Pink
SKU: IO7694-600
Release Date: May 14
Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: Nike.com
At the $150 price point, the Rift Mesh positions itself within standard Nike collaborations. Those monitoring pricing trends across the broader Nike ecosystem—currently tracking 112 deals averaging 32% off—may want to note this as a full-price collaborative release with no immediate discounting expected at launch.
