The Nike Cortez Receives A Soothing Treatment Of “Aloe Vera”

Jared Ebanks December 5, 2022

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Since tapping both Union LA and sacai over the summer to enact titular propositions of The Swooshes 1972 classic, the Nike Cortez has enjoyed a softer tone in palette coupled with warm suede tooling, the latter of which is harkened once again for an “Aloe Vera” accented proposition.

Enacting a near clad-cream outfit throughout its upper, “Sail” shades envelop the midfoot’s smooth tumbled leathers while its toe cap, ridged quarter overlay and heel counter proffers a rough “Pale Vanilla” textile. Color-matching the vintage-hued ensemble through its cracked leather tongue construction, laces and nylon sock liner, a cool treatment of “Aloe Vera” green indulges across the Swooshes and debossed heel tabs. Underfoot, the midsole sections itself diagonally for equal parts of cream and jet-black whereas its tread enjoys an OG gum composition, coupled with tucked away vibrant orange insoles and tongue tabs in conclusion.

Enjoy official images of the Nike Cortez “Aloe Vera” below while we sit tight on further release details expected to be announced in the new year.

For more under the NIKE Inc. banner, check out the upcoming Air Jordan 1 “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse”.