The Nike Air Rift 2 "Yukon Tan" Releases Fall 2026
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- Nike's Air Rift 2 "Yukon Tan" echoes the 2004 Halle Berry Artist Series pair, a 1,050-piece grail now known primarily among longtime collectors.
- The "Yukon Tan" upper pairs neoprene and perforated mesh with Vivid Orange accents, College Navy Swooshes, and the silhouette's signature split-toe and open-heel design.
- Releases Fall 2026 via Nike and select retailers for $125 retail.
Nike is revisiting one of the Air Rift's more obscure moments of cultural history with the new Air Rift 2 "Yukon Tan," a colorway that draws a clear line back to the limited pair the brand produced with Halle Berry in 2004. That original release came through Nike's Artist Series, a program that also produced collaborations with Stash and Eminem, and was capped at just 1,050 pairs. Built on brown suede with orange detailing, the Berry pair has remained a collector's footnote ever since, known more by longtime enthusiasts than the general public.
The Air Rift 2 "Yukon Tan" is not positioned as a formal tribute, but the color relationship is unmistakable. Yukon Tan covers most of the neoprene upper and the matching sculpted sole, while Vivid Orange mesh surfaces through the split toe, tongue, lining, and open heel. College Navy Swooshes run across the forefoot, side panel, and outsole, adding a darker layer of contrast to the warm base palette.
Where the 2004 Berry pair leaned on suede for its construction, this version stays true to the Air Rift 2's breathable build. Neoprene and perforated mesh panels keep the upper lightweight and ventilated, and the open heel, exposed sections around the foot, and the signature split-toe shape reinforce the sandal-inspired character that has defined the Rift line from the beginning.
The Nike Air Rift 2 "Yukon Tan" is set to release during Fall 2026 via Nike and select retailers for a retail price of $125. To stay informed on all things Nike and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
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- Nike's Air Rift 2 "Yukon Tan" echoes the 2004 Halle Berry Artist Series pair, a 1,050-piece grail now known primarily among longtime collectors.
- The "Yukon Tan" upper pairs neoprene and perforated mesh with Vivid Orange accents, College Navy Swooshes, and the silhouette's signature split-toe and open-heel design.
- Releases Fall 2026 via Nike and select retailers for $125 retail.
Nike is revisiting one of the Air Rift's more obscure moments of cultural history with the new Air Rift 2 "Yukon Tan," a colorway that draws a clear line back to the limited pair the brand produced with Halle Berry in 2004. That original release came through Nike's Artist Series, a program that also produced collaborations with Stash and Eminem, and was capped at just 1,050 pairs. Built on brown suede with orange detailing, the Berry pair has remained a collector's footnote ever since, known more by longtime enthusiasts than the general public.
The Air Rift 2 "Yukon Tan" is not positioned as a formal tribute, but the color relationship is unmistakable. Yukon Tan covers most of the neoprene upper and the matching sculpted sole, while Vivid Orange mesh surfaces through the split toe, tongue, lining, and open heel. College Navy Swooshes run across the forefoot, side panel, and outsole, adding a darker layer of contrast to the warm base palette.
Where the 2004 Berry pair leaned on suede for its construction, this version stays true to the Air Rift 2's breathable build. Neoprene and perforated mesh panels keep the upper lightweight and ventilated, and the open heel, exposed sections around the foot, and the signature split-toe shape reinforce the sandal-inspired character that has defined the Rift line from the beginning.
The Nike Air Rift 2 "Yukon Tan" is set to release during Fall 2026 via Nike and select retailers for a retail price of $125. To stay informed on all things Nike and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.