Nike isn’t reinventing the Cortez for Spring 2026. Instead, the brand is refining it. The Nike Cortez Leather “White/Coconut Milk” sticks close to the original shape while shifting attention to detail.

The leather upper stays clean and familiar. What changes is how it’s finished. Exposed stitching runs through the design, showing up where you don’t usually look first. Small pastel accents follow, landing lightly on the tongue, eyestay, and heel. Nothing feels overdone.

The Swoosh is where things turn interesting. The usual solid panel is gone. In its place sits a corded outline that reads almost hand-built.

The Nike Cortez Leather “White/Coconut Milk” releases Spring 2026 for $120. Check for pairs via Nike.com and select retailers.

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