The NikeSkims Spring 2026 collection highlights what the brands call the new “gym essentials,” with flattering, stylish and comfortable athleisure pieces that are as ideal for lounging as they are for working out.

The collection offers some retro inspiration in shades of gray and deep blue, designed for “effortless movement” according to the website. The offerings are a blend of style and athleticism, an aesthetic trend that we’ve seen become more popular within the last few years, thanks in part to Skims’ contribution to the athleisure space. This balance gives users more mileage out of their pieces, providing endless styling possibilities.

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You’ve got “Flashdance” esque slimming bodysuits, biker shorts and headbands, along with fold-over skirts, Tabi-style shoes and wide-leg pants that can take you from sweating hard at the gym to grabbing matcha with friends. Pricing on the new collection ranges from $150 to $20. You can shop the full collection on Nike’s website now. Below, we’ve highlighted 10 of our favorite pieces from the line, ranging from tops to accessories that you can shop now.

NikeSKIMS Rift Mesh Women’s Shoes

$150

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This is a split-toe shoe from Nike with touches that make it so “Skims,” like the Bone colorway. The shoe has easy-open velcro closures and a ballet flat-esque shape.

This is a brand new colorway of the NikeSKIMS Rift, an often polarizing shoe silhouette with lots of potential. If you’re unfamiliar with the Rift, it’s a split-toed model with a sleek flat silhouette and velcro closures. Consider it a hybrid between a dancerly ballet flat and a classic Mary Jane. We like this collaborative style because it is miles more interesting than your average white sneaker, but it’s just as versatile and comfortable.

The split toe isn’t a new concept, but it draws the eye down, creating a focal point. That split toe in contrast with the Bone hue, is ingenious because the colorway is extremely wearable. Pair this with your favorite baggy jeans and cropped tee and you’re ready to run errands. Wear your Rifts with leggings and a sports bra and you’re ready to hit the stairmaster.

NikeSKIMS Airy Women’s Long-Sleeve One-Piece

$98

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This is a zip-up bodysuit made of Nike x Skims’ Airy fabric that is extremely breathable. The one piece is form-fitted and features biker short bottoms.

Bodysuits are seemingly a must-have for Skims brand owner Kim Kardashian, and we can understand why. One piece styles like this one are easy to throw on, extremely comfortable and look super flattering on the body, hugging curves and nipping in the waist. Plus, you look super put together without even trying. This long-sleeve number is made with Nike and Skims’ patented ultralightweight and breathable Airy fabric that is breathable enough for layering purposes. This aerodynamic facet is also superb for those who aren’t afraid to work up a sweat, letting your skin breathe while you lift weights or destress on the treadmill.

NikeSKIMS Women’s Dri-FIT Headband

$20

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This is a co-branded sweatband in a blue/gray hue. The headband/sweatband keeps sweat out of your eyes while keeping your hair back.

Sweatbands or headbands like this one are both practical and extremely cute. The $20 item comes in this almost gray-blue hue with the co-branded Nike x Skims logo on the front. This piece is seemingly another nod to the 80s and 70s aerobics craze; today, they still tow that balance between form and function, keeping the sweat out of your eyes and your hair pulled back.

NikeSKIMS Airy Women’s Fold-Over Waistband Skort

$64

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This skort is a fold-over style with safety shorts for extra coverage.

Fold-over styles like this skort have become pretty popular within the past few years because of its versatility. That adjustable waistband that can be worn high or folded down to a mid/low-rise, giving wearers a “choose your own adventure” kind of experience tailored to their fit preferences. Skorts are also a winner in our book because of the safety shorts beneath the skirt, offering wearers extra coverage. This is another piece from the collection made with that breezy, patented Nike x Skims Airy fabric.

NikeSKIMS Shine Women’s V-Neck Tank Top

$68

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This is a plunging v-neck tank with a form fit. The top is cropped and comes in a deep blue hue.

This V-neck tank is a basic with tons of promise. The flattering piece comes in a dark blue hue, coordinating with the rest of the collection and features a plunging halter-style neckline that transitions into a criss-crossing back that can be adjusted per the wearer’s preference. Like most pieces in this collection, this top is also form-fitted, hugging the wearer’s bust and waist. The shiny fabric this top is made of does just that, giving the piece a sleek shimmer on the body. We’d suggest wearing a cropped top like this for low-impact activities like yoga or pilates.

NikeSKIMS Airy Women’s Straight Pants

$74

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These bottoms are low-waisted and come in a dark gray hue. They’re like your standard yoga pants, but they’re made of a breezy fabric that keeps you comfortable while sweating.

Yoga pants were all the rage in the late 90s and early 2000s. We’d like to see this style return in 2026 because we’d venture to say that they’re even more comfortable than your standard leggings. This is due to the relaxed fit from the knee down that most yoga styles seem to have. It’s that bell-bottom-esque finish that gives the pants a breezy feel. Again, we’d suggest this piece for low-impact activities because of these bottoms’ relaxed fit. Think yoga, cycling or taking a walk out in the park with your pals.

NikeSKIMS Airy Women’s Track Jacket

$78

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This is a zip-up track jacket with a cropped hem and mid-length sleeves. The silhouette also has a mock-neckline.

Spring is here, which means the weather is about to get warmer, though you’ll still have those off days with a nasty chill in the air. For those unseasonably cold days, you can bundle up in something like this track jacket that is slightly warmer than your average cardigan but not suffocating thanks to the mid-length sleeve and cropped hem. The mock neck also brings more warmth to the cropped zip-up. Like most, if not all, the pieces in this collection, this zip-up is focused on flattering the form rather than covering it.

NikeSKIMS Airy Women’s Wide-Leg Pants

$78

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This wide-leg style is baggy with an elasticized waist for comfort. These sweats are also made with that Airy fabric for breathability.

Sweatpants like these are something you can rely upon when all other pieces in your wardrobe fail you. They’re comfortable and breathable thanks to that aforementioned Airy fabric, letting you lounge without feeling stuffy. More and more sweats have become an acceptable piece to wear around, and Skims and Nike are capitalizing on that notion hardcore. To style, we’d opt for the Nike x Skims Rifts and a cozy zip-up. If you’re planning on hitting the gym, a sports bra and running shoes should do the trick.

NikeSKIMS Matte Shine Mix Women’s Five Inch Shorts

$74

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Uniquely, these biker shorts feature a drawstring waistband and striping down the sides.

We’ve never seen biker shorts quite like these. The collaborative silhouette features a drawstring waist, letting wearers choose their own fit, along with retro-inspired striping down the sides. These shorts are made of a stretchy fabric, allowing uninterrupted movement. Like sweatpants, biker shorts are another one of those pieces that you can throw on when you want to dress comfortably but also look stylish.

NikeSKIMS Matte Shine Mix Women’s T-Back Bra

$64

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Nike x Skims’ T-back bra is an upgraded sports bra made to support the wearer’s chest while they break a sweat.

Sports bras should be both comfortable and supportive, giving you the coverage you need when you’re focused on working hard and hitting the gym. Thankfully, this style provides wearers medium-support thanks to the T-strap back and comfortable coverage thanks to soft molded inserts. As an added bonus, this bra is sweat-wicking and quick-drying. Adding style points, this bra is meant to sculpt the body for a flattering finish.

NikeSKIMS Matte Shine Mix Women’s Leggings

$128

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Like the biker shorts in this collection, these leggings have retro-inspired striping up the sides and a drawstring waist.

We liken these leggings to the biker shorts previously highlighted in this collection because they’re basically the same composition down to the drawstring waist and striped detailing. These leggings differ because they offer the wearer more coverage. Leggings are yet another piece that you can just throw on for comfort’s sake but look good all the same. The color scheme and fit are so flattering that we’d bet you can style these leggings a hundred different ways before you get tired of them. This style is meant to sculpt the body, creating a flattering form fit that has become synonymous with the Skims brand.

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Amina Ayoud is a Commerce Writer for Penske Media Corp., where she writes stories about everything from celebrity style to fashion and beauty releases. Ayoud cultivated a love of all things fashion early in life thanks to a deep love of fashion history and the luxury industry. In her free time, Ayoud is a self-proclaimed fashion nerd and thriftaholic. Ayoud attended Virginia Commonwealth University and studied Fashion Merchandising along with Mass Communications. After college, Ayoud went on to work as a part of Fashion Snoops’ Culture team and as a beauty writer for Allure, WWD, Footwear News, Glamour and more before landing at Billboard.

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