Cortez

Whether we're talking about the classic Cortez revival from last year, the Cortez Nylon or the Basic Premium QS, bringing back the Cortez was one of our favorite moves Nike has made in years. The Cortez is back, again, in a full grain leather edition that's as luxe as it simple.…

Just because Forrest Gump rocked a pair of Nike Cortez sneakers does not mean the iconic shoe is for those lacking stylistic know-how. In fact, quite the opposite. Need proof? Check out this limited edition Nike Cortez Basic Premium QS, which you can pick up today from Need Supply while supplies last. This…

Designed by Nike co-founder and Olympic-class track coach Bill Bowman, the Nike Cortez was the first track shoe the brand ever created. Originally released during the 1972 Olympics, the Cortez is thought to be a significant part of Nike’s success. Thanks to the folks at NikeLab, the Cortez has been…

Nike received overwhelming support when they decided to bring back the classic Cortez a few weeks back, and they're not stopping there with the iconic track sneakers. Coming for spring is the Cortez "Nylon" collection. The sneakers, which come in four different colorways, feature a blend of suede and nylon uppers…

There are certain sneaker silhouettes that are just timeless. And while Chucks, Jack Purcells, and others may get a bit more press, we've always been partial to the Cortez from Nike. Introduced back in 1972, the track sneakers were fawned over for their comfort and sloping, aggressive design. The clean sneakers…