Nike
Waffle Racer Sneakers Men
5/5 (3)
CA$120.00CAD
In Stock
The Nike Waffle Racer is a men's low-top lace-up sneaker intended for everyday casual wear and light running-style use. It has a buckskin (suede) and textile upper with mesh lining, a padded collar and tongue, and a padded footbed; the gum rubber outsole uses square mini-lugs in a waffle stud pattern for grip. Model HF3165, in a black upper with off-white leather Swoosh and heel tab, beige midsole, and mustard tongue lining.
- Material
- Buckskin and textile upper; mesh lining
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Specifications
Men's Nike Waffle Racer sneakers featuring a buckskin and textile upper, padded interior, and gum rubber sole.
Buckskin and textile upper; mesh lining; padded collar and tongue; padded footbed; gum rubber outer sole with mini-lugs for extra grip.
- Material
- Buckskin and textile upper; mesh lining
- Style
- casual, sporty
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Nike Waffle Racer silhouette
- buckskin and textile upper
- mesh lining
- padded collar
- padded tongue
- padded footbed
- gum rubber outer sole
- mini-lugs for extra grip
- model number HF3165
- men's sneaker design
Product Insights
Waffle Racer Sneakers Men 120 CAD Runs true to size, with half size up for a roomier toe box Lifestyle sneaker for casual outfits and light daily wear, not running or gym Firm foam ride suits light wear; all-day standing comfort is inconsistent Exposed foam midsole is the wear weak point; rubber lugs outlast it
Verified claims
- fit
- Runs true to size, with half size up for a roomier toe box
- fit
- Standard-to-slightly-narrow fit; wide feet or high instep should size up
- comfort
- Padded collar, tongue and footbed cushion lace pressure and ankle contact
- comfort
- Firm foam ride suits light wear; all-day standing comfort is inconsistent
- upper
- Buckskin and textile upper with suede overlays
- midsole
- Synthetic foam midsole is lightweight but exposed at the edges
- traction
- Gum rubber waffle outsole with mini-lugs grips pavement and wet sidewalks
- durability
- Exposed foam midsole is the wear weak point; rubber lugs outlast it
- care
- Spot clean suede; never machine wash, and air-dry away from heat
- care
- Buckskin has limited water resistance; avoid leather dressings and soaking
- construction
- Low-top retro-runner silhouette with long narrow toe and low heel stack
- styling
- Black, Off White and Dark Yellow colorways share a gum-and-cream palette
- use
- Lifestyle sneaker for casual outfits and light daily wear, not running or gym
- variant
- Black colorway only in whole sizes 10, 11 and 12
- variant
- Off White spans sizes 8–11 with half steps at 9.5 and 10.5
- variant
- Dark Yellow is the broadest run, sizes 8–12 with half steps including 11.5
- value
- At 120 CAD, the leather-and-suede build sits in the accessible retro-runner range
- sizing
- Measure foot length against a wall; if between sizes, choose the larger
Product record
- Title
- Waffle Racer Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Nike
- Price
- 120 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 3 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 14 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Waffle Racer Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a low-top, running-style sneaker with a retro look, combining a suede leather and textile upper, padded collar and tongue, and a gum rubber outsole with mini-lugs intended for extra grip. It comes in Black, Off White, and Dark Yellow, in listed sizes 8 through 12. One customer reviewer found them very comfortable but noted they run a bit narrow, so wide-footed wearers may want to size up.[1,2,3] | Taupe Cortez Txt Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a heritage-style low-top sneaker in a muted taupe, built on a nylon and suede upper with a foam midsole that Nike describes as providing lightweight cushioning through its iconic wedge insert. It suits shoppers drawn to classic Cortez details, like the padded low-cut collar, herringbone outsole pattern the brand pairs with durable traction and heritage style, black leather Swoosh, and suede heel and toe overlays, and it comes in men's sizes 8 to 12 in this taupe colorway. One thing to know: the exact outer sole material is not specified in the listing, so if sole composition matters to you, verify before buying.[4,5,6] | Zoom Vomero 5 Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a retro-style runner with substantial cushioning: it pairs dual Zoom Air units in the heel and forefoot with Cushlon foam, and testing measured 63% energy return (above the road running shoe average) and a 112 SA shock absorption score well above the 89 SA sneaker average. Choose it for summer wear and all-day use too — reviewers rate its mesh upper's breathability highly, one wearer reports it holds up after a year and a half of heavy wear, and commenters describe it as light, comfortable, and supportive for long days on your feet, with a true-to-size fit that runs a bit roomier in the toe than a Dunk Low. It comes in Off White in men's sizes 8 to 12, but note it's a retro running shoe rather than modern performance gear — one runner called it only probably an ok running shoe, and another called it solid but nothing crazy.[7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-side profile view of a low-top running-style sneaker with a black textile upper, off-white leather Swoosh and heel panel, beige midsole, and brown lugged gum outsole. Visible details include suede overlays, flat black laces, a padded collar, and square traction lugs on the outsole.
- Overall silhouetteLow-top sneaker shown in right-side profile with a long narrow toe, low heel stack, and pronounced lugged outsole extending slightly forward of the toe.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.40 · w 0.92 · h 0.36 (high) - Upper materialMain upper appears to be black woven or nylon textile with matte finish, overlaid by black suede around toe cap and lower eyestay.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.58 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.54 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Swoosh panelLarge off-white leather Swoosh stitched onto lateral side, with visible stitch line following the Swoosh contour.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.37 · h 0.18 (high) - Heel panel and collarOff-white heel tab panel above a black suede heel counter; collar interior is black textile with light padding visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Lacing and tongueFlat black laces through stitched eyestay; white fabric tongue peeks out with a small mustard yellow foam or fabric top edge visible.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.37 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - MidsoleTwo-tone midsole: thicker off-white/beige top midsole layer above a thinner darker brown strip near the outsole.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.66 · w 0.74 · h 0.08 (high) - Outsole lugsBrown gum rubber outsole with square, widely spaced traction lugs that protrude noticeably from the sole edge.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.69 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Toe overlayBlack suede toe bumper overlay wrapping from the eyestay to the front edge of the shoe.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the shoe; shoe is centered horizontally and photographed in profile from the lateral side.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray background with subtle vignette; shoe placed on a flat surface producing a soft cast shadow directly beneath and slightly to the right.
- Shot compositionRight-side profile centered horizontally with ample negative space above the shoe; image crop includes full shoe from toe to heel.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse studio lighting with minimal specular highlights; small highlight on the upper edge of the Swoosh consistent with soft directional light from above.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
matte black· upper textile#0D0E0Cdeep black suede· suede overlays#0C0E0Doff-white· Swoosh and heel tabbeige· midsole#AB9A75gum brown· outsole lugs#5C4B44mustard yellow· tongue top edge- Overall silhouetteLow-top sneaker shown in right-side profile with a long narrow toe, low heel stack, and pronounced lugged outsole extending slightly forward of the toe.
- 02
Product
Rear and underside view of a single pair of low-top sneakers showing the waffle-pattern gum rubber outsole, black upper with cream Swoosh and heel tab, off-white midsole, and visible heel text 'NIKE'.
- Overall viewTwo shoes shown: one shoe positioned with its outsole facing forward and upward, the other shoe positioned with its rear/heel facing the camera and its lateral side partially visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.88 · h 0.64 (high) - Outsole patternGum-brown rubber outsole with a regular raised square-stud waffle pattern covering the entire visible sole surface.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.61 · h 0.54 (high) - Outsole imprintSmall embossed brand imprint visible on the center-left area of the outsole (legible detail small but visibly stamped into sole).Partial
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium) - Heel counter materialRear heel counter covered in dark black suede or nubuck with a smooth nap visible on the curved heel panel.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Heel tab text“NIKE”
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.45 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Heel tab color and finishCream-colored heel tab with a smooth leather or synthetic finish located above the black heel counter and carrying the black text.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.42 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Lateral SwooshLarge cream/off-white Nike Swoosh applied to the lateral side of the shoe, extending from midfoot toward the heel.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.52 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Upper materialBlack textile or nylon upper panels combined with black suede overlays around forefoot and heel area.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Tongue lining colorVisible inner tongue lining in a mustard yellow color between the heel and lace area.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - MidsoleThin off-white or cream midsole layer separating the upper from the gum outsole, running along the heel edge.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.73 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background showing two shoes arranged to display rear and outsole; soft shadow visible beneath shoes; lighting is even with minimal glare.
- Shot compositionStudio-style product photograph with shoes centered in lower half of frame on a uniform light gray background and empty space above.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shadows and reflectionsSoft diffuse shadow beneath and slightly behind the shoes indicating overhead studio lighting; no strong reflections.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.80 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution with clear focus on shoes; fine textures on suede and outsole studs are visible.
Colors
gum brown· outsole#623C2Ablack· upper textile#0E1112deep black suede· suede overlays#0C0E0Dcream· Swoosh and heel taboff-white· midsolemustard yellow· tongue lining- Overall viewTwo shoes shown: one shoe positioned with its outsole facing forward and upward, the other shoe positioned with its rear/heel facing the camera and its lateral side partially visible.
- 03
Product
Pair of low-top lace-up sneakers shown from a top-down view. Black fabric and suede upper with white/off-white tongue and heel tab, textured brown lugged outsole visible around perimeter.
- Overall view and orientationTwo sneakers presented side-by-side viewed from directly above showing top, tongues, collars, laces, and the perimeter of the lugged outsole.
- Upper material and panelsUpper constructed from a mix of smooth dark textile and darker suede overlays around toe box and eyestay; texture difference visible between smoother central nylon-like panels and matte suede trims.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.42 · h 0.65 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.06 · w 0.42 · h 0.65 (high) - Lacing and tongueBlack flat woven laces threaded through five visible eyelets over a padded off-white tongue; tongue top has a folded white label stitched on.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.38 (high) - Heel tab and collarRounded padded collar with an off-white heel tab at the rear rim of each shoe; interior collar lining is black mesh-like material.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.68 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.68 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Outsole lugged studsBrown rubber lugged studs project from the outsole perimeter and are visible as small rectangular nubs around the toe and sides.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.96 (medium); x 0.88 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.96 (medium) - Insole markingBlack swoosh graphic printed on the light grey insole of each shoe, aligned with shoe centerline.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.76 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Tongue label logo text“nike”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Tongue label logo text (right)“nike”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Heel text“NIKE”
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.88 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.88 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Top-down studio shot on a light grey background with neutral lighting and slight soft shadows under the shoes.
- Shot compositionCentered top-down crop with both shoes fully visible and even spacing between them and the image edges.
- BackgroundUniform light grey background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting producing minimal harsh shadows; faint shadow visible beneath each shoe towards bottom edge.
Colors
black· upper panels#0E1213off-white· tongue and tongue label backgroundorange-red· tongue label logo markcream white· heel tab#C9C6BBgum brown· outsole studslight grey· insole#C3C3C3
Variants
17 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4718061 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Black - 10 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4718063 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Black - 11 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4718065 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Black - 12 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622797 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Off White - 8 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622799 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Off White - 9 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622800 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Off White - 9.5 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622801 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Off White - 10 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622802 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Off White - 10.5 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622803 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Off White - 11 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622806 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Dark Yellow - 8 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622808 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Dark Yellow - 9 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622809 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Dark Yellow - 9.5 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622810 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Dark Yellow - 10 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622811 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Dark Yellow - 10.5 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622812 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Dark Yellow - 11 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622813 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Dark Yellow - 11.5 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
| 4622814 | Waffle Racer Sneakers Men - Dark Yellow - 12 | CA$120.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total5
3 reviews · out of 5
Love this style,
★★★★★Filippo V.
I also have these in yellow and green.
Very nice and comfy
★★★★★NORTH M.
Nice light sneakers
Love, love these!
★★★★★Kamal C.
I love the retro styles for sneakers and these racers are exactly what I was looking for