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 traction with 3 mentions in the last 30 days and a score of 72.0, driven by Nike's Air Rift 2 release and early fashion coverage. Despite low mention volume and only 2 distinct sources, the trend is establishing a footprint in sneaker culture and fall styling.
- Stories, last 7 days
- 2
- Publications (30d)
- 2
- Celebrities linked
- 0
- Brands & designers
- 2
Drivers
- Nike Air Rift 2 anniversary release with a suede finish
- Refinery29 identifying the split-toe silhouette as a fall trend
Risks
- Low mention volume with only 2 mentions in the last 7 days
- Limited to 2 distinct sources
- Zero celebrity endorsements or runway mentions recorded in this window
AI analysis · confidence 40% · updated
Trend momentum
Distinct stories per day, last 30 days
Score history
Daily trend score; hover to see its lifecycle stage on each day
Google searches
Search interest for "Split Toe Shoe" worldwide, last 90 days. 100 is its busiest day.
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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
- +9.4
- last 7 days
- Confidence
- 49%
- 14 days of data
Short term (AI)
Expect niche adoption driven by sneaker enthusiasts and early trend adopters following the Nike Air Rift 2 release.
Long term (AI)
Long-term viability depends on broader designer adoption beyond athletic collaborations to overcome the polarising nature of the silhouette.
Coverage
Stories mentioning this trend
- 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 NewAn 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 ·