Nike Sportswear was very low-key in celebrating the Cortez's 40th anniversary last year.
Nike Cortez Men's/Women's This shoe known to be among the most popular choices in Southern California was mostly honored in Asia for the 40th, so it's natural to see these five new ‘Asia City Pack' Quickstrikes focus on the region's metro areas. In fact, all of these new drops are centered on China, as we see the Nike Cortez take on colorways inspired by Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei.
The running shoe that iconized Nike Running in the 70's returns in the form of a quintet, representing five key cities in Asia. The shoe we're referring to is the
Nike Cortez Shoes, seen here in a variety of clear color-combinations with the Retro Nike Pinwheel logo on the heel-tab and abbreviation of the city that each version represents. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Taipei are in focus in the Nike Cortez "Asia City Pack", so check out the five colorways below and stay tuned to sneaker News for release updates – although these are likely to be exclusive to the Eastern Hemisphere.
A focal point of Stranger Things‘ third season, the Starcourt Mall is home to both Scoops Ahoy, and — more importantly — a secret Russian base with a portal to the Upside Down buried deep underneath its air conditioned halls.
Purchase Nike Cortez These plot points are now serving as inspiration for the beloved series’ third set of collaborative Nike shoes, one of which is this new Nike Cortez. Although they may seem like a simple tan canvas sneaker with show-themed tongue tags, the devil’s in the hidden details here.
Is it a coincidence that Nike's decided to bring back some original colorways of the
Nike Cortez on Sale featured in Forrest Gump twenty years after the film was an Oscars darling, taking home Best Picture and five other awards? We don't think so. While the Swoosh has shied away from making any official connection, those of you who spend an equal amount of your time obsessing over sneakers as you do films (or just tune into TBS every other day to see the movie in heavy syndication), you might remember the Cortez receiving some shine in the spotlight. The White/Varisty Red-Varsity Royal pair is definitely more recognizable, but this muted white leather and black colorway is classic enough to wear on any occasion.
The ‘Year of the Tiger' edition is one of the dopest
Buy Nike Cortez colorways ever released. That one stood out for its insane special edition packaging, but the ‘Year of the Horse' pairs are unique because they have the new Natural Motion sole. These three Cortex NM have YOTH nylon print uppers with suede heels and toes and leather Swooshes and heel tabs.
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