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Nike Cortez Classic – OG Leather | Spring 2012

Nike Cortez Classic – OG Leather | Spring 2012

Nike Cortez Classic Leather Spring 2012

Among the most easily identifyable classic runners from the Nike’s pre-Air Max era is pictured above in a trio of new colorways that represent the first pairs released since early this summer.  The Nike Cortez Classic is usually never too far away from a new drop, though, and the next set seeks to capture the essence of the original leather-built pairs from 1972.  Pairs in black with white accents or, navy with white and orange, or grey with white plus a red midsole stripe evoke images of the very first set of Swooshed runners from four decades ago, and though the latter pair’s midsole is more of a cream color than true white, these lack the kind of overt pre-yellowing typical to the Nike Sportswear VNTG series.  You’ll be able to see more of each pair when you click on the jump below; did NSW get it right by conveying this shoe’s classic status with the original materials and colors rather than adding the oxidized midsole and laces?  via atmos

Nike Cortez Classic Leather Obsidian Orange 1

Nike Cortez Classic Leather Obsidian Orange 3

Nike Cortez Classic Leather Obsidian Orange 2

Nike Cortez Classic Leather Black White 2

Nike Cortez Classic Leather Black White 3

Nike Cortez Classic Leather Black White 1

Nike Cortez Classic Leather Grey Red 1

Nike Cortez Classic Leather Grey Red 2

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