2010 Nike Cortez Basic Leather White/Brown

Condition: Tried on 1x. Outer midsole on left shoe has yellowing (fixable).

Size: 8

Release Year: 2010

As classic as it gets. The Nike Cortez have been a staple in Nike's catalog for over 50 years. Designed by co-founder Bill Bowerman, they were the first ever track shoe Nike released. Phil Knight tells the story of how the Cortez got its name in his memoir Shoe Dog. The 1968 Olympic games held in Mexico were right around the corner, and Bowerman came up with "The Aztec," a homage to the Mesoamericans who inhabited what eventually became Mexico. However, Adidas had already released a track shoe called the Azteca Gold. "Who was that guy who kicked the sh*t out of the Aztecs?" Bowerman asked Knight. "Cortez".

This pair has a unique look to them. The upper is comprised of smooth white leather on the side panels, grey suede on the heel, eyelets, and toe, brown glossy leather on the swoosh, and the classic nylon tongue. Overall a very sleek design that can be rocked by anyone.

Although never worn, this pair is over a decade old and to be worn with care as with all vintage footwear. 100% wearability cannot be guaranteed.