Nike Cortez

Since its original release in 1972, the Nike Cortez has become one of Nike’s most iconic silhouettes. From Farrah Fawcett skateboarding in Cortez for a Nike ad campaign the to the classic red/white/blue pair proudly on display in Forrest Gump to the modern day, Bella Hadid’s remake of the classic commercial and Kendrick Lamar’s “Damn” edition of the sneaker, the Cortez has firmly established its place in footwear history.

Nike Cortez

The Nike Cortez Mints A Cozy “Valentine’s Day” Colorway

We’ve got plenty of evidence that the Swoosh goes all out every February, but the rapid pace at which Nike Valentine’s Day 2025 has taken...

By Matt Varga November 22, 2024
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Nike Plants TPU Cages On Three Staple Shoes For The Women’s “Sea Glass” Pack

As far as Nike’s readily accessible lifestyle models go, the Dunk, Cortez, and Air Force 1 are a pretty clear big three in the catalog....

By Matt Varga November 18, 2024
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The Nike Cortez Is Already Looking Ahead To Valentine’s Day 2025

Yes, many of the biggest holidays still stand between the writing of this article and February. However, the Nike enterprise moves well in advance, meaning...

By Matt Varga November 8, 2024
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The Nike Cortez Grows A Hairy Suede “Pacific Moss” Colorway

Few shoes can rival the staying power of the Nike Cortez. Despite several stints in the Beaverton brand’s archives since its inception, the retro running-turned-lifestyle...

By Andrew Rizzo October 27, 2024
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Pillowy “Psychic Blue” Suede Wraps The Nike Cortez

What’s the most famous colorway of the Nike Cortez? Whether you assign that title to its OG colorways, the Forest Gump edition or perhaps even...

By Matt Varga October 26, 2024
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Nike Dresses The Cortez In “Dark Russet” For Fall

The Nike Cortez is a shoe that needs no introduction. From its celebrated debut during the 1972 Olympics to becoming a symbol of SoCal street...

By Andrew Rizzo September 28, 2024
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Nike Is Bringing Soccer Fashion To The Cortez And Killshot 2

Updated November 19th, 2024: The soccer-inspired Nike Cortez and Killshot 2 are available now via Nike. Original article published September 12th, 2024: Soccer has always...

By Andrew Rizzo September 12, 2024
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Shaggy Suede Covers The Nike Cortez “Summit White”

Though certainly not to the level of the Air Jordan 1 or the Nike Dunk, the Nike Cortez is beginning to become a frequent canvas...

By Matt Varga August 25, 2024
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Lush Pink & Navy Grace The Nike Cortez TXT

As a part of the its growing star in Nike’s lifestyle category, the Forrest Gump model was refurbished with the Cortez TXT. Adding extra reinforcement...

By Matt Varga July 19, 2024
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