Following the first two “Black/White” and “Black/Yellow” colorways, Edison Chen has revealed his third and final CLOT x Nike Cortez (CLOTEZ) arriving in the classic “OG” aka “Forrest Gump” colorway.
Originally designed for the track by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, the Cortez first debuted in 1972 in this “OG” colorway, which would later regained popularity when they were worn on screen by Tom Hanks in the film, Forrest Gump.
This offering of the CLOT x Nike Cortez (CLOTEZ) arrives in a White, Game Royal, and University Red colors scheme nodding to the “OG” release. The 3-in-1 design can be worn as is or taken apart to become a sneaker and a slip-on reminiscent of a Kung Fu shoe. It comes equipped with a drawstring fastening system featuring a Yin Yang symbol and Chinese characters “功” and “夫” (Kung Fu)embroidered at the heel. The shoe, meant as an indoor house shoe, features a White leather upper with Red Swooshes, while the slip-on sports Blue Swooshes with serrated bottoms for maximum grip. Each “Clotez” comes with detachable insoles for extra comfort.
CLOT Nike Cortez Clotez Forrest Gump Release Date
Look for the CLOT x Nike Clotez OG “Forrest Gump” to release on April 7th via Juice stores worldwide followed by a wider release on April 14th Nike.com (SNKRS). The retail price tag is set at $150 USD.
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Color: White/Game Royal-University Red
Style Code: DZ3239-100
Release Date: April 7, 2023 (JUICE)
Release Date: April 14, 2023 (SNRKS)
Price: $150
UPDATE 4/3: Nike confirms the CLOT x Nike Cortez “Forrest Gump” releases on Friday, April 14th for $150 USD via SNKRS.
UPDATE 3/31: The third and final colorway of the CLOT x Nike Cortez “CLOTEZ” (Forrest Gump) will release on April 7th through JUICE stores worldwide. A SNKRS release has yet to be announced. Check out the official photos below.
“The reason I favor the Cortez is because it’s very representative of the L.A. culture, especially street culture and also sports culture,” stated Edison Chen in an earlier interview. “The Los Angeles Dodgers shoe, also in blue, white, red, is obviously a Cortez. It’s very L.A. You don’t have to write L.A., everybody just knows.”