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

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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The Nike Cortez Turns Heads In “Blue/Green”

A running-turned-lifestyle mainstay made famous by Forrest Gump and a memorable 1972 Olympics debut, the Nike Cortez continues to surface in new colorways Fall 2024....

By Andrew Rizzo July 19, 2024
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The Nike Cortez Shines In “Guava Ice”

From its humblest beginnings in 1972, the Nike Cortez has risen the ranks to be one of the most culturally iconic sneakers of all-time. Much...

By Sneaker News July 7, 2024
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The Nike Cortez Rocks A Classic Mix of “Sail” & Pink

Is there a better lifestyle proposition in the Beaverton catalog than the Nike Cortez? In the past year and change, the simplistic retro runner has...

By Matt Varga July 2, 2024
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The Nike Cortez Joins The “Olympic” Collection

In 1972, Nike authored one of its biggest success stories by debuting the Nike Cortez at the Munich Olympic Games, jump-starting extreme consumer demand and...

By Andrew Rizzo June 23, 2024
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The Nike Cortez Borrows A Look From The Killshot 2

We’re in the middle of a pretty big push for the Nike Cortez, dozens of new colorways hitting the shelves in the just the last...

By Matt Varga June 22, 2024
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Satin Takes Over A Pack of Nike Cortez Colorways

There’s some palpable momentum behind the Nike Cortez, emerging once again as a centerpiece of Nike’s general release strategy in the past several months. Any...

By Matt Varga June 19, 2024
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Everyone In Los Angeles Will Need This Nike Cortez “Lakers”

Updated July 10th, 2024: The Nike Cortez “Lakers” is available now via Nike.com, retailing for $90. Hit the link under “Where To Buy” to grab a...

By Andrew Rizzo May 31, 2024
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“Light Pumice” And Chrome Accents Dot The Nike Cortez

The Nike Cortez rolls on, inarguable in its appeal as a low-key, lifestyle staple shoe. As we near the start of summer in earnest, the...

By Matt Varga May 12, 2024
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