I've worn these since their original introduction. Bought two new pairs at Nordstrom's a few years ago and have had lots of time with these new versions to the Cortez. It use to be you would buy them a little tight and with a little time they would always break-in. These new "Cortez Leather" shoes stretch a little but they don't break-in. Why, I wondered. It's because they don't contain any leather. Shame on Nike for passing off Vinyl Pleather as Leather because that's what mine are made of. I don't understand how they can pass them off as being Leather? Funny things happen if you try to wipe them down with a little alcohol. The surface finish seems to melt. Perhaps they're a vegetable based vinyl or something like that. Beneath the vinyl top color coat is a black colored base fabric. I want the old true leather Cortez shoes please but these do hold up better to water.

Super cool shoes and goes with any outfit. Runs true to size

I�m not a �Sneakerhead�, but I do like sneakers. Probably too much.
With over 100 pairs of sneakers, >90% of which are from Nike/Jordan Brand/Nike SB/Converse, I consider myself reasonably equipped to provide a Review.

The Nike Cortez is a classic silhouette, only made better when optioned with Leather materials. While I don�t feel the Leather is of a �premium� quality, it looks/feels proper for a shoe of this price point.

I opted to �size-up� to a M-10 (true size is M-9.5) per the recommendation of Nike, and that seems like the correct decision.

Overall I like this shoe. It�s comfortable, easy to match with different outfit styles�and is so cool in the �Forrest Gump� colorway.

Classic Nike Cortez never disappoint love them.To me they run big im size 10 but with the Cortez im a 9

I have item. Fit perfectly. Happy customer ??

Great shoe! This is the only shoe my boyfriend will ware. He's been buying the same style for 30yrs!!

Nike, Can we please have a New Cortez Colorway with all white and a blue swoosh, kind of like the OG Leather Blue Jay

Going to amusement park baby baby.

I love the sneaker�s design�especially that Nike added more room in the toe box. I wear an 8 in Nike (I use the Killshot 2 as my usual fit), so I followed the recommendation to size up half a size for the Cortez. They felt great at first, but after a few hours the leather stretched about half a size, and by the end of the day I was struggling to keep them on. The heel area is quite wide. Buyer beware: consider sizing and how the leather may stretch.

Retro to the max! Great fit and feel. Perfect for lazy days.

These are some very Stylish and very comfortable shoes! I love the leather ones!

Your review was correct, they run small. I did not heed the advice, so I have had to exchange for one size up.

Very good product, I like, nice

Classic, comfy, a little small but it fits. Highly recommended..

They were good just a little small though so I gave them to my wife

I have been wearing Nike Cortez since I was 30 years old and now I am 77. This is the only sneaker that I have ever worn. The new Cortez quality is the same but you suggested that I go up 1/2 size. This for me was a mistake. They are too big, I will try them on with heavier socks and see if this helps. I would recommend that customers order their regular size. Very good value for the money.

love the shoe. perfect fit. everything I could have ever asked for!

The best classics ??????????????????????????????????????????

Great model, I love Cortez, in all colors and materials,

All the memories! I had my first pair of Nikes Cortez back in the 70s. The 2025 version is as comfortable as that first edition!

They looked better online. I thought they were suede and a darker blue swoosh! I see now why they were on sale. I'll live with them, but not happy and .moderately unhappy with the shoes!!!

Easy to style. Extremely comfortable. Like pillows. I�ve worn them twice when on my feet all day, and enjoyed having them on.

Can't go wrong with cortez, old school at its best.

I love these sneakers, they look so good but for me the problem is 9.5 is too tight in width and 10 is too loose in length. I have tried both 9.5 and 10 but i am so disappointed by this situation. I really want to buy 2 pairs. I wish it was slightly wider. Some people say it becomes loose with wear cz it is leather, i am not even sure if its real leather. I love them but i dont know what to do.

My only wish was that there was a Wide size�. for example the size of my shoe is
9� but a 9 W (wide) is what I really need

I�ve been wearing these since I was in my teens so 40 years always liked them. They�ve went up quite a bit in price, but I guess so has everything!! good sneaker

Just like the shoes i wore in the 70s and early 80s. Quick turn around on ordering vs delivering.

Favorite shoes I order them all the time

Nice throwbacks fit great and feels comfortable�..

I love the Cortez shoes. I have worn them since they first came out. Glad they are still available, I was told in a Nike store they were no longer available. Very glad they are.

I love the looks and feel of these shoes so much I ordered two more pair in different colors.

I love the style and they�re super-comfortable. My favorite running shoe.

The look is still a classic but the subpar material and construction (bad stitching, and glue everywhere) compared to just a few years ago is sad and pathetic.