Purchased for my daughter. Very light and she has enjoyed running in them.

Nike Zoom Rival Waffle 6
Road and Cross-Country Racing Shoes
From dusty, dirt-trail cross-country races to slippery downward slopes and track workouts, the Zoom Rival Waffle 6 can help you optimise your training all year round. Built with a full-length Waffle traction pattern and a comfortable, accommodating upper, it doubles as both a training and racing shoe for athletes of all levels.
- Colour Shown: Black/Dark Smoke Grey/White/Metallic Silver
- Style: DX7998-001
Nike Zoom Rival Waffle 6
Waffle traction and stretchy mesh fuel your races and training.
From dusty, dirt-trail cross-country races to slippery downward slopes and track workouts, the Zoom Rival Waffle 6 can help you optimise your training all year round. Built with a full-length Waffle traction pattern and a comfortable, accommodating upper, it doubles as both a training and racing shoe for athletes of all levels.
Grip the terrain
The full-length Waffle outsole pattern grips various surfaces and terrain.
Run the distance
The soft and slightly stretchy mesh helps keep you going in comfort.
Product details
- Not intended for use as personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Colour Shown: Black/Dark Smoke Grey/White/Metallic Silver
- Style: DX7998-001
Size & Fit
- Fits small; we recommend ordering half a size up
- Size Guide
Free Delivery and Returns
Free standard delivery with your Nike Membership.
- You can return your order free of charge, within 30 days. Some exclusions apply.
Reviews (38)
Reviews (38)
3.9 stars
Very light XC racing shoe
B Quirk - 21 Jun 2025
Size
EmRo - 25 May 2025
Great fit- very narrow and long.
Light and versatile
ElizabethH411105340 - 21 Apr 2025
Great, light weight and able to use for track events, not just XC.

Nike Zoom Rival Waffle 6
Engineered for
Cross-country
Event type
Distance
Shoe weight
Approx. 170g (size 7.5)
Tech specs
Shoe weight
Approx. 170g (size 7.5)