Among the many archival models from various brands making a resurgence this year is the Buy Nike Cortez. The classic, no frills, fat-belly-Swooshed, West Coast favorite is really never out of style, but it's not always in production. That means whenever it returns—especially in new colorways—you'll want to take notice. After dropping in some OG leather constructions in February, the Cortez is beginning to arrive at sneaker shops in some clean nylon and suede versions, as well.



Forrest Gump's estate has to be one of the best fictitious fortunes in movie history. Apple investments, table tennis sponsorships, oh and a footwear deal with Nike championing the Nike Cortez on Sale. This actually translated into real life, sort of, as the Cortez returns in three original premium incarnations, two of which you'll remember were featured prominently throughout the Oscar-winning film. Each of the Cortez trio dons a leather upper while the vintage tongue returns to show the exposed pre-aged foam. 43-years after changing the sport of running forever, the Cortez looks as good on-feet as ever.

Taking full advantage of their partnership together, Nike and the NBA look to further their footwear lineup with the Purchase Nike Cortez. Although not commonly associated with hoops, these classics are equipped with leather uppers and satin tongues painted in a game royal hue, and accented with two-toned black and white Swoosh logos, tonal heel stamps, and NBA tongue branding inheriting a similar aesthetic to the previously shown Air Force 1 models. In addition, a split-toned royal blue/blue panel adorns this model’s mid-foot for additional flair.

As true an homage to the series as any, the Stranger Things x Nike collaborations continue with its third and arguably most thrilling capsule thus far. Taking on a connecting motif across its three-part range, the Nike Cortez Shoes sports retro aesthetics in a likeness only the “Upside Down” could welcome. Fittingly dubbed as such, the entire exterior constructions feature a webbed texture almost mimicking the odious surroundings of the parallel world itself.

In a connection the weakness of the many creatures at large, the tan-toned threads burn off to reveal the midnight indigo of the underlying denim fabrications, with swooshes taking shape thanks to the outline of the remaining frayed edges. Nike Cortez Men's/Women's Heel tabs, once revealed, are then adorned with the series logo in red type, matching the tongue tab that sports the Nike iconography. Small nods lie hidden throughout the insoles and its graphic footbed, further fleshing out a deep-seated love letter to the Netflix Original.

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