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First released in 1972, Nike has updated their iconic Cortez shoe for 2024. The design features a wider toe area and firmer side panels, allowing for all-day comfort. The materials have also been reengineered for added durability and to prevent warping, while still maintaining the beloved '72 shape. It's time to lace up and experience the improved tradition.

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Nike Mens Cortez - White/Black

$95.00

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  • Shipped within 24 hours If you order within: Sep 09, 2026 18:00:00 -0700

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    Description

    First released in 1972, Nike has updated their iconic Cortez shoe for 2024. The design features a wider toe area and firmer side panels, allowing for all-day comfort. The materials have also been reengineered for added durability and to prevent warping, while still maintaining the beloved '72 shape. It's time to lace up and experience the improved tradition.

    • 5 stars: 103 (77%)
    • 4 stars: 19 (14%)
    • 3 stars: 11 (8%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    ChristopherH865083687
    Where's the Leather!

    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.

    J
    Joey467232052
    Vintage king

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

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    uniqueflh
    Classic shoe. I recommend.

    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.

    V
    VALENTIN778185633
    Nike Cortez

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

    R
    Ronnie514713809
    Thanks Nike

    I have item. Fit perfectly. Happy customer ??

    J
    Judy395110606

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

    H
    Henry314815564
    Retro a classic shoe

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

    D
    David644189434

    Going to amusement park baby baby.

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    HunterT331588677
    Sizing issue

    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.

    W
    William787310037
    What's old is new.

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

    J
    JR43866767

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

    R
    Rosemary90751184

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

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    fernando467156291

    Very good product, I like, nice

    D
    DennisD180890924
    Nike Cortez classic

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

    E
    Ercilia747998144

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

    R
    Robert403248054
    Quality sneaker too big

    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.

    K
    Kean311904297
    Perfect shoe

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

    L
    LuisGuillermo88c88d0c6e8d400480d960815874ea5d

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

    D
    Daniel532881720
    Great model

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

    P
    Peter382213044
    Memories

    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!

    R
    Ron7bf7fa7910894e6380c5daf906464fe8
    False Advertising

    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!!!

    R
    RayAvery3245811
    Style and comfort

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

    M
    Mike
    Coetez

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

    M
    MQ264617375
    great shoes but I'm confused :-(

    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.

    J
    John8aa18fe7cf1148d1b5721da684a49b43

    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

    A
    AlB320197997

    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

    D
    DeeC656821063

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

    k
    karla530c0b14981c419f88a318d6fbd2fa87

    Favorite shoes I order them all the time

    P
    Presious344296311
    Great throwbacks

    Nice throwbacks fit great and feels comfortable�..

    D
    DennisV312292038
    Best shoes they make.

    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.

    N
    Negot8r
    Comfort and style

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

    J
    James203204086
    I love the Cortez!

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

    D
    DonaldP86447118
    Nike is no longer on top

    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.


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