Nike Waffle Trainer 2 SD

BUILT FOR YOUR JOURNEY.

Celebrate the first American ascent of K2 and the Nike "approach" shoe that helped get climbers to and from the mountain. Throwback coloring and era-reflecting materials honor the original while the Waffle outsole adds durable traction. Gear up and go, 'cause you don't need permission to adventure.

New Heights

Celebrating the successful 1978 American summit of K2, which Nike helped fund and promote, expedition details include K2 graphic on tongue and sockliner, "NIK2" on heel and second set of laces coiled like a rope.

Lasting Comfort

The plush foam midsole with extra-soft foam wedge is so comfy it should be banned while the exposed foam tongue adds the perfect climber-bum "I don't give a damn" flash.

Mt. Goat Traction

Rubber Waffle outsole adds traction, durability, and heritage styling from city streets to Himalayan trails.

More Benefits

• Staying true to the original, the upper features soft suedes, large retro Swoosh, and Waffle sole.
• Inspired by the Nike LDV, colors and materials echo the shoe that took climbers to and from the mountain's base.
• Side panel and toe box material feature rope-like coloring and texture.

Product Details

• Rubber outsole
• Speckled laces

Waffle Origin

In 1971 Nike cofounder Bill Bowerman was watching his wife, Barbra, make breakfast on a waffle iron when inspiration struck. He swapped rubber for batter and the Waffle outsole was born. It not only delivers traction, durability and heritage Nike style—it proves that greatness is in the everyday. And that old, rusty waffle iron? It now sits on a pedestal at Nike World Headquarters.