Nike Cortez “Picante Red” Is Available Now

A summer-ready take on the evergreen silhouette.

Matt Varga April 9, 2024

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The Nike Cortez is one of the more classic, reliable staples in the Nike catalog. Its timeless appeal lends to a constant stream of new looks, updated with each successive season. As we kick into Summer, the Cortez is responding in kind, emerging in its latest “Picante Red / University Blue” edition.

The red-hot shade is dominant on this shoe, taking up most of the underlying textile and the suede swatches that layer over top. Veering close to a reverse “Forrest Gump” look, the Swoosh, laces, tongue and heel cap all opt for platinum white or “Sail.” As one finishing touch, slight hits of “University Blue” pop around the model, from a stripe on the midsole to branding on the tongue tag. The combination of red, white and blue of course makes this a piece of 4th-ready footwear, but the colorway functions perfectly well outside of those bounds as a vibrant addition to any summer outfit.

The women’s Nike Cortez “Picante Red” is available now via Nike.com, retailing for $90. Follow links ahead under “Where To Buy” to land directly on the official product page.

For an upcoming pair out of Beaverton, take a look at the 2024 retro of the Nike Dunk Low “Veneer.”

WHERE TO BUY

Nike Cortez TXT

SKU: DZ2795-601

RETAIL PRICE: $90

RELEASE DATE: Apr 9, 2024

US 04/09/2024 Tuesday

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in the music world, video editing and writing coverage primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers eventually led him to switching over to the footwear side of things. An avid collector, his time in the hobby stretches back more than a decade. Though always a contentious argument, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-up. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.