Nike Cortez Release Dates
The Nike Cortez is an iconic sneaker that first debuted in 1972. Designed by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, it quickly became a favorite among athletes and fashion enthusiasts alike. With its clean and timeless design, the Cortez remains a symbol of sport and style, making it a classic choice for sneaker enthusiasts around the world.
Introduced in 1972, the Nike Cortez was designed by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman and was initially unveiled as a running shoe for the Munich Olympics. The Cortez was Nike's first track shoe to feature a full-length midsole for improved comfort and stability, marking a significant step forward in athletic shoe design.
The shoe's sharp lines, bold swoosh, and striking colorways — especially the classic white, red, and blue — have made the Cortez a staple in the fashion world. It's been famously sported by Hollywood icons, notably by Farrah Fawcett in the television show Charlie's Angels and by Tom Hanks in the film Forrest Gump, giving it a cultural resonance that extends far beyond its athletic origins.
The Nike Cortez remains a testament to Nike's design prowess, demonstrating the brand's ability to create footwear that balances performance, style, and cultural relevance. It continues to be a timeless classic that crosses generational and cultural boundaries.
Nike Cortez Forrest Gump (2024)
$110 • FZ1347-100
Nike Cortez Nylon Bleached Aqua Vivid Sulfur
$100 • HF0118-300
Nike Cortez Vintage Chlorophyll (W)
$100 • FJ2530-300
Nike Cortez Light Orewood Brown Light Armory Blue
$90 • DZ2795-100
Nike Cortez Vintage Black Sail (W)
$100 • FJ2530-001
Nike Cortez Doernbecher Sydney Little (2023)
$90 • FZ3020-919
Nike Cortez White Green
$90 • DM4044-104
Nike Cortez SE Valentine’s Day (W)
$100 • FZ5167-133
Nike Cortez Light Armory Blue Dark Obsidian
$110 • HF0100-400
Nike Cortez Vintage Muslin Viotech (W)
$100 • FJ2530-100
Nike Cortez Miami Dolphins
$90 • DM4044-103
Nike Cortez Black Sail (W)
$110 • FB6877-001
Nike Cortez Fir (W)
$90 • DZ2795-300
Nike Cortez World Make (W)
$110 • FN7665-838
Nike Cortez Bruce Lee
$90 • DZ2795-700
Nike Cortez SNKRS Day Korea (2023)
Price TBD • FD0398-133
Nike Cortez Nylon Black White (W)
$100 • DZ2795-001
Nike Cortez White Cedar (W)
$100 • DN1791-103
Nike Cortez Nylon Midnight Navy White (W)
$100 • DZ2795-400
Nike Cortez All Petals United (W)
$110 • FQ0259-110
Nike Cortez Premium Triple Black (W)
$100 • FJ5465-010
Nike Cortez Midnight Navy
$85 • DM4044-400
Nike Cortez Sail Gorge Green (W)
$85 • DN1791-101
Nike Cortez SP CLOT Forrest Gump
$150 • DZ3239-100