In the Mount Rushmore of Nike classics, you’ll find the Cortez sandwiched somewhere in-between the original Air Jordan and Air Force 1. The shoe, designed by Bill Bowerman in the late 1960s, ...

The silhouette rose to fame in the 1990s after its ... These visual elements are reminiscent of the original Cortez design. The Nike-branded heel cup adds a vintage touch to the contemporary ...

The Nike Cortez did not need any additional help to become known as a legendary sneaker, but the 1994 film Forrest Gump gave the old-school running shoe an extra boost that never wore off.