Melitta Baumeister’s Nike Rift Rocker Collab is Getting a Blacked-Out Makeover
PublishedQuick Facts
- Arriving in a weathered black leather colorway, the shoe adds a thick black canvas strap across the top and a small strap across the heel
- Like the name suggests, the thick runner sole rocks from heel to toe for some extra propulsion, with a giant Swoosh on the lateral midsole and Baumeister branding on the lateral side of the forefoot strap
- The Melitta Baumeister x Nike Rift Rocker Pack will debut in two colorways: the Black pair previewed and another in Yukon Brown, with both dropping Holiday 2026
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Earlier this summer, adidas and niche running brand SATISFY took a trip to the desert to debut their latest collab, and they brought along a heavy list of hardcore bands to soundtrack their race. For its latest running collab, Nike is also bringing out a rocker, but Beaverton doesn’t need guitars to make noise.
Rocking Into a New Collab
The Melitta Baumeister x Nike Rift Rocker popped up in abstract previews earlier this week, and now, we’ve got a first look at the remixed collab take on Nike’s popular tabi toe runner. Seen in a first-look preview spinning on a rotating pedestal, the shoe features a recognizable take on the Air Rift with a massive sole and a split heel to match the toe.
Arriving in a weathered black leather colorway, the shoe adds a thick black canvas strap across the top and a small strap across the heel. Like the name suggests, the thick runner sole rocks from heel to toe for some extra propulsion, with a giant Swoosh on the lateral midsole and Baumeister branding on the lateral side of the forefoot strap.
Melitta Baumeister x Nike Rift Rocker Black Release Details
The Melitta Baumeister x Nike Rift Rocker Black will be released Holiday 2026 through Baumeister's site, Nike, and possibly select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $220. For all the latest from Baumeister’s new Nike collab, download the Sole Retriever App.
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