Nike Cortez Premium

Architectural breezeways, ornate leatherwork and warm blush tones: We've taken cues from Mexico's vibrant landscape and channeled them into this premium version. A stencil Swoosh logo stands out against clean leather overlays that are ready to be aged to perfection. As always, we've kept the sponge-soft midsole and seesaw detailing, throwing it back all the way to '72.

Benefits

• Leather upper is easy to clean and easy to style.
• Inspired by the ’72 original, the iconic wedge midsole delivers comfort from the get-go.
• Rubber sole with herringbone pattern gives you plenty of traction.
• Padded, low-cut collar looks sleek and feels great.

Cortez Origins

The Nike Cortez was designed in 1972 by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman to be lighter and more comfortable than any other. It quickly became the most popular running shoe in the country and has transformed into an unmistakable icon, woven into pop culture history.