The Women’s Nike Cortez Wears Smiley Face Branding

With spring on the horizon, Nike continues to bring playful design language to a number of classic silhouettes. Next in line is the women’s Nike Cortez, now surfacing under a “premium” moniker with soft pastel colors, unique material treatments, and feel-good detailing.

An all “Phantom” leather base sets the stage on this pair, accompanied by matching suede hits on the eyelets, heel, and doubled-down Nike Swoosh. Up top, yellow lining and a lilac-colored tongue add a spring-ready feel, complemented by smiley face branding on the right shoe in “Have A Nike Day!” fashion. Paracord laces along with TPU eyestay and heel elements allow for wrap-around lace enclosure in a unique twist, while abstract Nike branding takes to the heel and insoles to complete the lively theme.

Nike’s latest Cortez delivery has already begun surfacing in Asia, so a stateside drop could be arriving in the near future. In the meantime, enjoy official images below and return to our Sneaker Release Dates page for updates.

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