Since the official report of them back in November and several retailers around the world dropping them over the past few weeks, the Cortez Fly Motion Pack in six colors has just begun to hit US based retailers including nikestore.com.

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Along with its elder Cortez brothers in leather and suede, the Cortez Fly Motion will debut Spring/Summer 2009. This new version is a cutting-edge version of the iconic Cortez that puts a premium on reduced weight in the upper. Built on the same retooled platform as the Cortez, the Cortez Fly Motion fuses Flywire technology developed for Nike’s highest performance track shoe, the Zoom Victory Spike, into the design. The overall look of the Nike Cortez retains the integrity of the original Cortez featuring an oversized swoosh and an upper of nylon and suede. It’s instantly recognizable as the Cortez, but remixed with Natural Motion technology to improve function and form of the shoe. To attain a more comfortable ride the Cortez dual-density EVA midsole was replaced with injected Phylon, making the Cortez lighter without compromising on stability. A series of deep flex grooves were laser cut following the herringbone tread pattern, enabling the Cortez to offer unrivaled flexibility while becoming lighter than ever.

Flywire is an ultra strong, paper-thin series of cables that when interwoven into the upper provide superior durability and support in the places the foot needs it most while drastically reducing weight. Flywire represents groundbreaking innovation in performance footwear, proving that lighter can be stronger.

For the Cortez Fly Motion, this means that the upper has achieved one-piece construction with cloaked comfort at a weight that could not have been conceived of two decades ago. Stripping away the upper materials to a bare minimum for the Cortez Fly Motion goes back to the original objective of Nike Founder Bill Bowerman when he chose a mix of nylon and suede for the original Cortez in 1972. Photos: Freshness

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It’s finally time for the release of the Puma Disc Blaze runners inspired by the epic 1985 adventure movie The Goonies.  Interesting timing, considering the proximity to Nike’s Media Pack (especially since we’ve heard about these Pumas since last July), but if you’re anything like your author, this movie was as much a part of your childhood as Air Jordans and elementary school.  It’s up to you to decide if these are equal to or superior to the Media Pack joints, but if you have trouble picking between those, you can cop the Disc Blaze at Extra Butter, while supplies last.  Be careful, though: One-Eyed Willy is guarding the insoles!

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Vans Syndicate: y’all go on!  Even with the stellar Nike Sportswear and the lush adidas Originals collections, Off the Wall’s upscale releases might be the best, kick-for-kick.  In yet another collaboration of the highest quality imaginable, Vans trusted Z-Boys alum Eric Dressen with the seminal Half Cab model.  The two-time World Street Champion stuck to the basics here, applying his signature to the tongue of three tonal designs.  Appearing in wheat, grey and black the Half Cab “S” Pack is a solid compilation you can expect at the beginning of March.  Pics via HS

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In an interesting partnership between two vastly different cultures, Swedish sneaker brand, Tretorn, has teamed up with Japanese fashion label, Comme Des Garcons Shirt to design two sneakers. The result is a high-top and low-top model, both simple in design with white canvas uppers covered in handwritten scribblings. Both brands’ logos are printed on the inner sole, giving credit where credit is due for the intriguing collaboration. These are slated for a fall/winter ’09 release. via HighSnobiety.

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Classic Puma basketball shoe, the Slipstream is back and definitely worth a closer look. The sneaker will be re-released in two new colorways. One version comes in a nice black/light grey scheme with pink and light blue accents. The other model is a more conservative black on black with just a touch of white. Leopard print fur graces the uppers of both, taking this sneaker’s appeal to another level. It was already a nice classic-looking high-top, but the addition of the fur gives it an added fashion edge that will surely make these a highly sought after item. Check for them later this year at select Puma retailers such as Vagant.

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The iconic Chuck Taylor’s have received countless makeovers throughout the years, and somehow, Converse keeps coming up with new concepts. The latest All-Star theme is polka-dots. Three colorways have been released with decorative spotted canvas uppers. The royal blue shoe sports white dots while the white model has them in black. The most adventurous is the black sneaker, which features subtle light pink spots. All three are available now in both low and high-top versions at Ripe.

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Earlier this week, we gave you a look at the upcoming Nike Cortez multi-pack, and now we have some images of the Overkill storefront as they gear up for the release event. In addition to the promotional graphics painted on the store windows, the super-cool Cortez Brothers figures are proudly displayed in extra large fashion. These figures are an imaginative creation that uses design elements of the Cortez to bring two lovable toy characters to life. One Cortez Brother reps the old school classic navy version while the other is freshly dipped in the space age silver of the new and improved version. If you want to get a closer look, the party kicks off this Friday at Overkill.

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With hybrid sneakers, the thinking goes, “If these two pairs are dope, they’ll be even doper mashed-up!”  Air Jordan Fusions and other hybrids are one of the major trends in sneakers today, but few folks realize Nike has been doing this for almost twenty years.  Following a slightly altered logic, the Swoosh has released two Quickstrike editions of a classic hybrid, the Nike Air Huarache Light Burst.  Appearing in a tonal grey upper with white laces and midsole, this is the cool counterpart to the more aggressive red & black pair.  These are available in a few more sizes than the nearly sold out black joints, so take a look at the other shots after the jump, then head to atmos before it’s too late!

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An overlooked piece of the Air Max legacy is back in two classic colorways. When it was originally released in 1992, the Air Max ST was the most technologically advanced Air Max shoe to date. It was built for optimum absorption with the largest Air heel unit ever used and also had an Air unit in the front, though only the heel bubble was visible. The ST also used Nike’s Footbridge technology and a sockliner tongue to further maximize its comfort and performance. Grossly overshadowed by other retro Air Max’s, its finally time for the Air Max ST to reclaim its place at the table. Both a white/black and dark grey/black version will be available at Opium this May, with hopefully more colors to follow. via eukicks.

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If the dark winter color schemes have got you down, Nike will brighten up your day once again with this preview of an electric set of turquoise gems. The Air Max Light and Court Force Hi are back in their most startling incarnations yet. Both pairs lean on a healthy dose of turquoise with yellow accents further illuminating the palette. The icing on the cake comes in the form of metallic silver polka-dots decorating the uppers. If vibrant colors are your thing, look out for these stunners at Vagant later this year.

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Nike has once again figured out how to fuse two of their classic models into an intriguing single design. The latest fusion blends elements of the Air Wildwood and Air Pegasus, brilliantly uniting two previously unrelated favorites that apparently have more design compatibility than anyone could have ever realized. The tan suede version previewed a few days back has more of a trail look, while this fresh Black/Medium Blue/Flint Grey shoe was obviously built for the street. We can only hope that Nike has more tricks up their sleeve as they continue to celebrate the anniversary of the ACG line. Available now at Gettry.

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adidas keeps the retros coming with the release of the cult-classic, Torsion Racer. The shoe that turned heads back in 1991 with its “open top” design is back in its original white/green colorway. This sneaker was truly ahead of its time and almost twenty years later, still looks innovative even by today’s standards. The Torsion Racer has a very clean look with a nice modern twist, but don’t overlook its performance capabilities. This lightweight sneaker was one of the first adidas models to use Torsion technology and is built for supreme comfort and breathability.

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