Y-3
Split Piping Waffled Track Short
The Split Piping Waffled Track Short is a men's athletic short from the adidas Y-3 collaboration, intended for sport and casual wear. It is made from lightweight nylon canvas with a waffled, raw finish and features a drawcord-adjustable elastic waist, built-in mesh lining, a zip pocket at the back waist, side vents, and raw edging. The inseam measures 10 cm (4 in).
- Material
- Light nylon fabric
- Gender
- male
- Style
- athleisure, activewear, streetwear, sporty, technical, relaxed-fit, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Color
Specifications
Avant-garde Y-3 track shorts in lightweight waffled nylon, cut short with large side vents and raw edging for a sporty, deconstructed look.
Drawcord-adjustable elastic waist, built-in mesh lining, zip pocket at the back waist, large side vents and raw edging; 10 cm (4 in.) inseam.
- Material
- Light nylon fabric
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- athleisure, activewear, streetwear, sporty, technical, relaxed-fit, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, workout, casual, travel
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Additional Attributes
- lightweight nylon canvas with a waffled, textured finish
- raw, unfinished edging along hems and vents
- large side vents for freedom of movement
- split piping detail running down the side seams
- drawcord-adjustable elastic waistband
- built-in mesh lining for breathability
- zip pocket at the back waist
- short 10 cm (4 in.) inseam
- relaxed athletic track-short silhouette
- technical matte sportswear finish
- Y-3 collaboration between adidas and Yohji Yamamoto
- low-key avant-garde take on performance sportswear
Product Insights
Split Piping Waffled Track Short Shell is 98% polyamide (nylon) and 2% spandex Short 4-inch inseam with a mid-rise, above-knee athletic cut Designed to be worn without underwear Raw-edge finish requires gentler handling than a conventional hem Machine wash, do not bleach, tumble dry, do not iron or press
Verified claims
- colorway
- Black is the only colorway
- size range
- Offered in SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE and X-LARGE
- size guidance
- Check the chart because size conversion can vary by brand
- fit
- Short 4-inch inseam with a mid-rise, above-knee athletic cut
- silhouette
- Relaxed, slightly boxy leg openings with side splits for movement
- waistband
- Drawcord-adjustable elastic waist
- material
- Shell is 98% polyamide (nylon) and 2% spandex
- texture
- Waffled nylon canvas with a springy, slightly cushioned hand
- liner material
- Built-in mesh brief is 79% recycled polyester and 21% spandex
- liner support
- Designed to be worn without underwear
- liner warning
- Do not cut the liner out to make a shell
- vents
- Large side vents improve airflow and freedom of movement
- storage
- Back pocket is described as a zip pocket at the back waist; imagery shows a rear welt-style pocket with flap
- hem finish
- Raw edging and a frayed, double-stitched hem are intentional
- side detail
- Split piping and side-seam detail reinforce the deconstructed track-short look
- branding
- White Y-3 logo at the lower front right and white signature embroidery at the side
- care
- Machine wash, do not bleach, tumble dry, do not iron or press
- raw edge tradeoff
- Raw-edge finish requires gentler handling than a conventional hem
- styling
- Avant-garde sporty black short with high-contrast white branding
- use
- Best for training, warm-weather runs and casual streetwear
- value
- 125 CAD across all sizes, with no size premium
Product record
- Title
- Split Piping Waffled Track Short
- Brand
- Y-3
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesUses
Staying on the move in style
These Y-3 track shorts, part of the adidas and Yohji Yamamoto collaboration, are crafted from lightweight nylon canvas with a waffled, raw finish for a high-end sporty look. The large side vents are designed for ease of movement while keeping the sporty aesthetic, per the retailer.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Split Piping Waffled Track Short: Choose this if you want short, lightweight athletic-inspired shorts with a built-in mesh inner brief and a drawcord-adjustable elastic waist. Made in black from light nylon canvas (98% polyamide, 2% spandex) with a waffled texture and raw, frayed-edge hems, they feature large side vents, a zip pocket at the back waist, and a short 10 cm (4 inches) inseam. The retailer positions them within the high-end sporty aesthetic of the adidas and Yohji Yamamoto collaboration.[1,2] | Technical Fabric Cargo Bermuda Short: Choose this for a relaxed and utilitarian aesthetic, featuring a loose fit, light beige color, and 12 inch inseams constructed from a technical fabric blend of 66% cotton and 34% polyamide. These cargo shorts feature an elasticated waistband, multiple belt loops, and large front patch pockets; however, the lightweight woven fabric may exhibit subtle natural creasing over time.[3,4,5] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of black athletic shorts worn by a model; elasticized waist, short inseam, and a small side hem detail with a short outer split and raw-edge hem.
- SilhouetteMid-rise athletic shorts with a short inseam and relaxed, slightly boxy leg openings visible from the front.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.47 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - WaistbandElasticized waistband that sits at the model's natural waist; top of waistband covered by the shirt but visible as a gathered band.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.43 · w 0.36 · h 0.05 (medium) - Side split and layered hemShort outer split at the side seam on each leg with a slightly visible layered or frayed raw-edge hem along the leg openings.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.09 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.09 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte knit fabric with no visible pattern; fabric hangs loosely and shows minimal texture in front panels.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.47 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - DecorationSmall light-colored logo or mark near the lower hem on the left leg (viewer right) consisting of a few bright pixels against the dark fabric.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.60 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Studio front-facing full-body product shot on a light neutral background with the model standing, wearing a black short-sleeve shirt, white crew socks, and black sneakers. Even lighting with soft shadows on the floor.
- Shot compositionFull-body front-facing view of a standing model centered in frame, cropped above the mouth and with visible feet.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.76 · h 0.90 (high) - BackgroundPlain light gray studio backdrop with a subtle floor shadow beneath the model.
- Styling propsModel is styled with a black short-sleeve T-shirt, white crew socks, and black sneakers; these items are visible but not part of the analyzed product.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.82 (high) - LightingEven, diffuse studio lighting with minimal specular highlights and soft shadowing under the model.
Colors
black· shorts main body#120E15off-white· small logo or mark at left hem#ECEDF1- SilhouetteMid-rise athletic shorts with a short inseam and relaxed, slightly boxy leg openings visible from the front.
- 02
Product
Front view close-up of black waffle-texture athletic shorts with an elastic ribbed waistband, side pocket opening, a small white Y-3 logo at the lower front right, and a raw/frayed double-stitched hem with a short outer side slit.
- WaistbandElastic ribbed waistband with visible horizontal stitching lines and a slightly gathered top edge; waistband sits partially covered by the shirt.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.13 · w 0.58 · h 0.11 (high) - Fabric textureWaffled knit texture visible across the short panels, producing a subtle grid-like surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Front panel pleatVertical stitched seam/pleat running down the center front left of the shorts panel.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high) - Side pocket openingSlightly angled side pocket opening visible at the right hip, with the pocket mouth positioned under the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.15 (high) - Outer side slitShort outer side slit at the hem on the right side where the front and back panels separate slightly.
1 region
x 0.80 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Hem detailingDouble-layer hem with visible parallel topstitch lines and a raw, slightly frayed edge showing loose fibers.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Logo print“White printed 'Y-3' logo positioned on the lower front right leg, high contrast against the black fabric.”
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.66 · w 0.17 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped mid-thigh showing model hands at sides; neutral light gray background with even studio lighting and soft shadows.
- Model hands and legsModel hands rest at either side of the shorts and part of the upper thighs and knees are visible; skin and body hair are visible on the legs.
2 regions
x 0.01 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.26 · w 0.21 · h 0.56 (high) - Shirt overlapBlack shirt partially tucked/covering the top of the waistband on the left side, with a folded hem visible.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.09 · w 0.50 · h 0.13 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral light gray studio background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal specular highlights on fabric.
Colors
black· shorts main fabric#0E0C14white· logo print- WaistbandElastic ribbed waistband with visible horizontal stitching lines and a slightly gathered top edge; waistband sits partially covered by the shirt.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of black waffled track shorts on a model showing elastic waistband, a rear welt pocket, split side opening with visible white signature-like embroidery, and frayed hem detail.
- Overall silhouetteShorts shown from the back on a model, mid-rise elastic waist, relaxed straight leg that ends above the knee with a short inseam.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.70 (high) - WaistbandElastic waistband with visible gathered stitching along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high) - Rear pocketSingle rear welt pocket with a horizontal flap centered on the right side of the back panel.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium) - Side split and pipingRight side has a vertical split opening revealing an inner layer; the split edge has a narrow piping or seam treatment.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.42 (high) - Signature-style embroideryWhite signature-style embroidered script located on the lower right side panel near the split; script is stylized and not legible as standard text at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.24 (medium) - Hem finishRaw-frayed hem edge visible along the bottom of both legs with a double-stitched seam line above the fray.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.75 · w 0.62 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric textureSubtle waffled or textured knit visible across the short's fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from mid-back to mid-thigh against a plain light background, even diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCropped rear three-quarter shot of a model showing the shorts from the lower back to mid-thigh; torso and both hands partially visible.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray to white studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Model visible partsModel's lower back, both hands, and upper legs are visible; skin tone and leg hair are visible and unobscured.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.92 (high)
Colors
deep black· main fabric#0E0C14bright white· signature embroidery- Overall silhouetteShorts shown from the back on a model, mid-rise elastic waist, relaxed straight leg that ends above the knee with a short inseam.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4679877 | Split Piping Waffled Track Short - Black - Small | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4679878 | Split Piping Waffled Track Short - Black - Medium | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4679879 | Split Piping Waffled Track Short - Black - Large | CA$125.00 | Yes |
| 4679880 | Split Piping Waffled Track Short - Black - X-Large | CA$125.00 | Yes |