Photo: Refinery29 Fashion
footwear · footwear
Split-Toe Footwear
Also written as: Split Toe Shoe
Trend score
72/100
New share of voice
Why is this trending?
Split-toe footwear is gaining early traction driven by Nike's Air Rift updates and coverage from outlets like Refinery29. With 3 mentions over the last 30 days and zero previous mentions, the trend is establishing a new presence in footwear.
- Stories, last 7 days
- 2
- Publications (30d)
- 2
- Celebrities linked
- 0
- Brands & designers
- 2
Drivers
- Nike Air Rift model releases featuring suede and anniversary editions
- Editorial coverage identifying split-toe designs as a fall and summer footwear trend
Risks
- Low distinct source count of only 2 sources
- Limited celebrity endorsement and zero runway mentions
- Drop in overall algorithmic score from 72.0 to 64.9
AI analysis · confidence 35% · updated
In the news
3 stories mentioning Split-Toe Footwear, newest first
Nike’s Suede Split-Toe Sneaker Is Fall-Ready
Nike updates its split-toe footwear design for the autumn season with the release of the suede Air Rift 2 sneaker.
Highsnobiety ·
Nike’s Split-Toe Air Rift Sneaker Is All Meshed Up
Nike is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its split-toe Air Rift sneaker by updating the silhouette with breathable mesh materials.
Highsnobiety ·
These Fall Shoe Trends Will Make Your Old Outfits Feel New
An editorial roundup highlights the standout footwear choices for the autumn season, demonstrating how distinct shoe styles can completely refresh basic outfits like sweaters and jeans.
Refinery29 Fashion ·
Momentum
2stories in the last 7 days · 3 in 30 days
Where is this trend going?
Emerging
Rising
Trending
Peak
Declining
Statistical forecast
Breaking out
Climbing fast: score up 2+ points a day over the last week.
- Next week
- 87
- from 72
- Per day
- +6.6
- last 7 days
- Confidence
- 38%
- 14 days of data
Short term (AI)
Expect niche visibility driven by sneaker culture and specific brand drops, but widespread adoption remains low.
Long term (AI)
Long-term viability depends on broader designer adoption beyond athletic collaborations and niche fashion publications.