The latest edition of the classic Nike classic Cortez silhouette appears to take design cues from the red stop sign. The sneaker sports a white nylon upper, off-white suede accents along the lace guard and heel counter, a light grey Swoosh, and a red Nike “stop sign” graphic on the heel tab. On the inside of each … Read more
As a tribute to the forthcoming Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) – the Mexican holiday to celebrate spiritual journeys of departed loved ones after life, Nike has released a new rendition of its Cortez silhouette. The Cortez Basic Premium QS has been decked-out in a Black/Black-Sail premium nylon and suede which features intricate designs of sugar skulls and marigold … Read more
Undoubtedly one of Nike’s foundations of success, the Cortez is one of the brand’s most comfortable and durable silhouette. Mostly credited with revolutionizing the running world through its innovative design inspired by the thinking of track coach and co-founder Bill Bowerman, the Nike Cortez ’72 will be returning to shelves in its original form, material and colorway. Its boasts a … Read more
NikeLab has unveiled new iterations of the classic 1972 cortez, dubbed “Big Tooth”. Offered in both black/white and all-white colorways, the sneakers sport a perforated neoprene upper and big-toothed outsole, blending the classic and the contemporary. The perforated neoprene upper is matched with suede accents and white branding, and completed with a Phylon sole. The NikeLab Classic Cortez … Read more