Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight first met back in 1957, Bill was the track and field coach at the University of Oregon, while Knight competes on Bowerman’s team. They developed such a relationship that they took their track and field knowledge and applied it to creating the iconic Nike Cortez running shoe. Taking part of the model’s latest lineup, the shoe will be returning in a classic “Black/White” colorway.
Dressed in a two-tone Black and White color scheme. This offering of the Nike Cortez features a full Black base constructed with a nylon upper and suede overlays. Other details includes White leather Swooshes and heel tabs with matching White tongue and insole branding. Embroidered “Nike” branded heels atop a White rubber sole completes the design.
Check out the official photos below, and look for the women’s Nike Cortez “Black/White” to release on August 4th at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $90 USD.
In related news, grab a look at the upcoming CLOT x Nike Clotez OG “Forrest Gump” nodding to the OG Cortez release.
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Color: Black/White
Style Code: DZ2795-001
Release Date: August 4, 2023
Price: $90
UPDATE 7/22: A release date has been set for August 4th.
