NikeSKIMS Takes On the Waffle Racer in Three Retro Colors
Kim Kardashian’s NikeSKIMS line is moving from the reworked Air Rift to a far more traditional shape. The next project is the Nike Waffle Racer, a women’s-exclusive capsule in three colorways: Baroque Brown, Light Bone with Varsity Red, and Thunder Blue. Style codes are IW3882-400, IW3882-200 and IW3882-002, the reported price is $130, and Hypebeast lists a November 10 release through NikeSKIMS.
What makes this Waffle Racer different
The headline here is restraint. The earlier NikeSKIMS shoe reshaped the split-toe Air Rift to suit the label’s look. This time the proportions and construction of the late-1970s runner are left essentially as they were: a slim, low profile and the waffle-style outsole the model is named for.
The collab touches are small. According to Sole Retriever, a NikeSKIMS logo sits on the tongue tag of all three pairs and nowhere else on the upper. Hypebeast adds that most of the extra effort goes into presentation, with a dedicated shoe box, a dust bag and a spare set of laces shown for the release.
The three colorways
Baroque Brown goes deep and earthy, with a dark leather Swoosh that reads close to purple in the images. Light Bone with Varsity Red uses a classic collegiate-style contrast, with deep red on the accents. Thunder Blue is the saturated dark blue pair, broken up by tan brown leather. Together they land in the same slim retro-runner space as the Jacquemus Moon Shoe, which has become a regular in fashion-led wardrobes.
Who it suits
If you like the Waffle Racer for what it is, a light, low-profile runner that works with denim, trousers and gym sets alike, this is the version that does not try to reinvent it. Fans of the Air Rift collab who wanted something easier to wear every day will probably find this more approachable. Check the women’s sizing before you buy, and our shoe size conversion chart helps if you shop across regions.
Release date, price and where to buy
Hypebeast reports a November 10 release at $130 USD through NikeSKIMS, while Sole Retriever lists the pack as arriving Holiday 2026. Treat the exact date as subject to confirmation on the NikeSKIMS site. This is a women’s-exclusive release, so expect the more popular colors to move quickly. The exact collab pairs are not listed on Amazon, so the links on this page point to closely related Nike styles.
FAQ
When does the NikeSKIMS Waffle Racer release?
Hypebeast lists November 10, while Sole Retriever says Holiday 2026. Check NikeSKIMS for the confirmed date.
How much is the NikeSKIMS Waffle Racer?
The reported retail price is $130 USD.
Is it for men too?
The capsule is described as women’s-exclusive, so it is offered in women’s sizes.
How is it different from the regular Waffle Racer?
The shoe itself is nearly unchanged. The differences are a NikeSKIMS tongue label, new colorways and special packaging with a dust bag and extra laces.
