The Nike Phoenix Waffle Blends Running Heritage With Modern Style

Jovani Hernandez May 17, 2023

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At its core, Nike is a running company. Over the last several decades, the Oregon-based institution has dominated other sports, but it’s never lost sight of its origins.

Ahead of summer, the Swoosh has prepped the Nike Phoenix Waffle, a new silhouette based on old school design. The women’s sneaker bears semblance to models from both the Pegasus and Waffle line, while marking a new beginning for the brand’s heritage-inspired roster. Nylon bases are overlaid with suede panels that go from forefoot to heel. Reflect strips appear throughout the upper, injecting a bit of functionality and fashion to the Phoenix Waffle. Underfoot, the design features ample midsole cushioning, although there’s no sign of a special compound like Cushlon or React foam. Lastly, the traction revisits Nike’s earliest days with its waffle-patterned rubber solution.

Enjoy an early look at the pair ahead, while you wait for official nike.com launch details as the holiday season approaches.

For more sneaker news, check out the “Eggplant” Foams retro prepped for 2024.

Nike Phoenix Waffle Womens Fd2196 001 4

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Womens Nike Phoenix Waffle

SKU: FD2196-001

RETAIL PRICE: $100

RELEASE DATE: Oct 12, 2023

US 10/12/2023 Thursday

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Nike Phoenix Waffle Womens Fj1409 001 4

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Womens Nike Phoenix Waffle

SKU: FJ1409-001

RETAIL PRICE: $N/A

RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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Nike Phoenix Waffle Womens Fd2196 500 2

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Womens Nike Phoenix Waffle

SKU: FD2196-500

RETAIL PRICE: $100

RELEASE DATE: Oct 12, 2023

US 10/12/2023 Thursday

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WOODstack	Coming Soon	Coming Soon
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Nike Phoenix Waffle Womens Fd2196 100 1

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Womens Nike Phoenix Waffle

SKU: FD2196-100

RETAIL PRICE: $100

RELEASE DATE: Oct 12, 2023

US 10/12/2023 Thursday

Retailer	Release type	Status
Nikestore	Standard	Check Site
WOODstack	Coming Soon	Coming Soon
DTLR	Standard	Check Site
SNS	Standard	Check Site

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Nike Phoenix Waffle Womens Fd2196 001 2
Nike Phoenix Waffle Womens Fj1409 001 3

Photos via Foot Locker

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Written by

Jovani Hernandez, Editor

Jovani Hernandez joined Sneaker News in December 2019. He’s covered breaking news about adidas Yeezy and interviewed Reebok CEO Todd Krinsky amongst his 5,800 posts. A sub-5-hour-marathoner, he now enjoys running sneakers the most, but fondly reminisces about Nike Basketball and Sportswear from 2007 to 2014.