From heritage running to fashion phenom, the Cortez's retro appeal, sponge-soft midsole and see-saw detailing continue to deliver decade after decade. Inspired by the '72 original, the foam midsole with iconic wedge insert delivers comfort from the get-go. In a Blue Steel colourway, this sneaker is constructed with a reengineered upper with suede accents, while the padded, low-cut collar looks sleek and feels great.
From heritage running to fashion phenom, the Cortez's retro appeal, sponge-soft midsole and see-saw detailing continue to deliver decade after decade. Inspired by the '72 original, the foam midsole with iconic wedge insert delivers comfort from the get-go. In a Blue Steel colourway, this sneaker is constructed with a reengineered upper with suede accents, while the padded, low-cut collar looks sleek and feels great.
From heritage running to fashion phenom, the Cortez's retro appeal, sponge-soft midsole and see-saw detailing continue to deliver decade after decade. Inspired by the '72 original, the foam midsole with iconic wedge insert delivers comfort from the get-go. In a Blue Steel colourway, this sneaker is constructed with a reengineered upper with suede accents, while the padded, low-cut collar looks sleek and feels great.
From heritage running to fashion phenom, the Cortez's retro appeal, sponge-soft midsole and see-saw detailing continue to deliver decade after decade. Inspired by the '72 original, the foam midsole with iconic wedge insert delivers comfort from the get-go. In a Blue Steel colourway, this sneaker is constructed with a reengineered upper with suede accents, while the padded, low-cut collar looks sleek and feels great.
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Nike Cortez Textile Light Pumice (Women's)
Delivery $45.66
Nike Cortez Textile Light Pumice (Women's), UK 3.5
Delivery between 26–30 Mar $14.99
originally posted on store.nike.com
These shoes definitely give throwback vibes. I really liked the colors of the shoes. They fit true to size and do not feel narrow. Immediately when putting them on I could tell there wasn’t too much arch support. I did not like that. But since I wasn’t doing major walking in the shoe, it was fine. The material of this pair was suede and they are a pretty light blue/gray so they can get dirty easily if you’re not careful. I like the flat laces, it helped the shoe stay tied. The only thing I would change about this shoe would be adding a little more arch support or making the sole a smidge thicker to increase comfort for wearing these all day.
originally posted on store.nike.com
I’ll be honest: I’ve never worn the Nike Cortez before. I’m a Dunk Low girly through and through. But hearing the shoe was redesigned to have a wider toebox got me thinking…could I love another style as much as my Dunks?Short answer: YES.Right out of the box, these shoes are the most comfortable pair I’ve ever put on my feet. Literally ZERO break-in time. After initially wearing them around my apartment for max 10 minutes, I wore them to go shopping at a local farmers market with friends. I had about a 5 minute walk from where I parked, and then wandered around for at least 2 hours before returning to my car and home. It felt like I had clouds on my feet! They are so light, and the fabric upper means they easily molded to my feet immediately without multiple ... MoreI’ll be honest: I’ve never worn the Nike Cortez before. I’m a Dunk Low girly through and through. But hearing the shoe was redesigned to have a wider toebox got me thinking…could I love another style as much as my Dunks?Short answer: YES.Right out of the box, these shoes are the most comfortable pair I’ve ever put on my feet. Literally ZERO break-in time. After initially wearing them around my apartment for max 10 minutes, I wore them to go shopping at a local farmers market with friends. I had about a 5 minute walk from where I parked, and then wandered around for at least 2 hours before returning to my car and home. It felt like I had clouds on my feet! They are so light, and the fabric upper means they easily molded to my feet immediately without multiple wearings like leather. My feet are wider than the sole but it didn’t matter, I still felt comfortable and supported as I walked, shopped, and ate.Pulling them out of the box, they gave me the impression of bowling shoes, but not when I put them on. They looked great with flared jeans and can easily be styled with street wear. The sole being almost platform-y gave my jeans some air from being dragged around too, which as a short gal, I appreciated!Excited to see these shoes come out in more color ways! I exclusively wear gold jewelry so the silver swoosh made me a bit nervous, but we love a mixed metal moment, and the sky blue fabric upper looks great with any wash of jean. Highly recommend if you need a comfortable, every day shoe that can be dressed up or down and in multiple different styles!
originally posted on store.nike.com
They really stepped up the OG! I was never really a huge fan of the Cortez, because having a wide foot, the shoe wasn’t really comfortable. This updated Cortez has a wider toe box, so my big and pinky toes aren’t jammed up. I love how breathable and comfortable they are, and the sides don’t make my feet hurt. All in all, a totally comfortable upgrade on a classic silhouette. I’ve been converted, I’m a Cortez fan now! These are in my regular rotation from running errands to hitting the office. Solid, solid, sneaker!
| Country/Region of Origin | Indonesia |
Nike Cortez Textile Light Pumice (Women's)
Delivery $45.66
Nike Cortez Textile Light Pumice (Women's), UK 3.5
Delivery between 26–30 Mar $14.99
These shoes definitely give throwback vibes. I really liked the colors of the shoes. They fit true to size and do not feel narrow. Immediately when putting them on I could tell there wasn’t too much arch support. I did not like that. But since I wasn’t doing major walking in the shoe, it was fine. The material of this pair was suede and they are a pretty light blue/gray so they can get dirty easily if you’re not careful. I like the flat laces, it helped the shoe stay tied. The only thing I would change about this shoe would be adding a little more arch support or making the sole a smidge thicker to increase comfort for wearing these all day.
I’ll be honest: I’ve never worn the Nike Cortez before. I’m a Dunk Low girly through and through. But hearing the shoe was redesigned to have a wider toebox got me thinking…could I love another style as much as my Dunks?Short answer: YES.Right out of the box, these shoes are the most comfortable pair I’ve ever put on my feet. Literally ZERO break-in time. After initially wearing them around my apartment for max 10 minutes, I wore them to go shopping at a local farmers market with friends. I had about a 5 minute walk from where I parked, and then wandered around for at least 2 hours before returning to my car and home. It felt like I had clouds on my feet! They are so light, and the fabric upper means they easily molded to my feet immediately without multiple ... MoreI’ll be honest: I’ve never worn the Nike Cortez before. I’m a Dunk Low girly through and through. But hearing the shoe was redesigned to have a wider toebox got me thinking…could I love another style as much as my Dunks?Short answer: YES.Right out of the box, these shoes are the most comfortable pair I’ve ever put on my feet. Literally ZERO break-in time. After initially wearing them around my apartment for max 10 minutes, I wore them to go shopping at a local farmers market with friends. I had about a 5 minute walk from where I parked, and then wandered around for at least 2 hours before returning to my car and home. It felt like I had clouds on my feet! They are so light, and the fabric upper means they easily molded to my feet immediately without multiple wearings like leather. My feet are wider than the sole but it didn’t matter, I still felt comfortable and supported as I walked, shopped, and ate.Pulling them out of the box, they gave me the impression of bowling shoes, but not when I put them on. They looked great with flared jeans and can easily be styled with street wear. The sole being almost platform-y gave my jeans some air from being dragged around too, which as a short gal, I appreciated!Excited to see these shoes come out in more color ways! I exclusively wear gold jewelry so the silver swoosh made me a bit nervous, but we love a mixed metal moment, and the sky blue fabric upper looks great with any wash of jean. Highly recommend if you need a comfortable, every day shoe that can be dressed up or down and in multiple different styles!
They really stepped up the OG! I was never really a huge fan of the Cortez, because having a wide foot, the shoe wasn’t really comfortable. This updated Cortez has a wider toe box, so my big and pinky toes aren’t jammed up. I love how breathable and comfortable they are, and the sides don’t make my feet hurt. All in all, a totally comfortable upgrade on a classic silhouette. I’ve been converted, I’m a Cortez fan now! These are in my regular rotation from running errands to hitting the office. Solid, solid, sneaker!
This version of the Nike Cortez has been updated with a more comfier outsole and lightweight upper materials.The shoe is super light and comfy to wear all day and I like to pair them with jeans. The upper is made from a nylon material side panels and suede toe. With a white outsole. The color of the shoe is silver and makes it easy to pair with any out especially right now in the summer time.My feet are slightly wide but my feet still feel comfortable due to the materials being forgiving.Overall I really like the shoe and it’s really light weight so it’s easy to wear all day.The only con I would give is I wish the shoe was more breathable for those really hot summer days for my feet to stay cool.
The Nike Cortez is a bit of a staple for Nike Casual wear. A blast for the past if you will.Starting with the fit, it does run a little snug and short so fellow wide footers beware. But, even then the break in process was smooth and short.Design is virtually unchanged from any other Cortez but for me, that is a good thing. The roundness of the toe box does make it look odd from certain angles.The fabric was a mix of synthetics but they were soft which aided in the break in process luckily. Nothing to write home about in terms of premium feel but they do look very nice, specially with the blue steel shade they came with.Pros:Design - Nostalgic and ooze personality.Cons:Fit - Not the most wide foot friendly. Can make the shoe look a little unsorted once ... MoreThe Nike Cortez is a bit of a staple for Nike Casual wear. A blast for the past if you will.Starting with the fit, it does run a little snug and short so fellow wide footers beware. But, even then the break in process was smooth and short.Design is virtually unchanged from any other Cortez but for me, that is a good thing. The roundness of the toe box does make it look odd from certain angles.The fabric was a mix of synthetics but they were soft which aided in the break in process luckily. Nothing to write home about in terms of premium feel but they do look very nice, specially with the blue steel shade they came with.Pros:Design - Nostalgic and ooze personality.Cons:Fit - Not the most wide foot friendly. Can make the shoe look a little unsorted once the materials soften.
I received several pair for Mother’s Day 5/12/24 and yes the toe box does look and feel better. I’m glad I asked my son to go up half a size. I’m a solid 10 with no foot issues. I have someone who is going to sell the satin pink and suede ones and a black and white leather pair size 10 because they hurt the tip of my toes. I have 3 pair that were gifts and although this is my first time wearing the Picante color I knew when I tried them on yesterday I made the right decision to go with the 10.5! Folks who say they’re TTS will feel it later. These feel so comfortable and they have always been so cute, my son has a violet purple pair in men’s and he even says they feel like he’s not wearing shoes. You’re gonna love these !
Nike Cortez are my all time favorite sneakers, all time! It was to my surprise that the wider toe box really changed the game because now, not only are they my style, but they feel wider which is more comfortable for me. This update really makes a difference, a noticeable difference for the better,While the toe box is great now, I can’t forget about how freakin stylish these are! The soft blue with silver swoosh is sending me! The color options have always been top notch with the cortez sneakers.Would I change anything on these? Nahhhh! I know some aren’t into the Cortez sneakers because of the narrow style but with the newest update, I am confident you’ll feel the support!
The Nike Cortez is a classic silhouette. It has been an aesthetically pleasing design for years. Nike took it up a notch with the materials on the light pumice/metallic silver. The exterior feels like nylon and withstands creasing and moisture very well. The heel and toe are an extremely soft suede that contrasts nicely with the nylon texture. The color itself is pleasing on the eye. The fit is true to size in length and slightly narrow in width. This is a great everyday shoe that can be dressed up or worn casually. I would not feel comfortable running across the country in these like Forest Gump but they are great for being worn all day long and walking longer distances. Other than daily kicks, I don’t view these shoes as versatile. Meaning, I wouldn’t wear them to ... MoreThe Nike Cortez is a classic silhouette. It has been an aesthetically pleasing design for years. Nike took it up a notch with the materials on the light pumice/metallic silver. The exterior feels like nylon and withstands creasing and moisture very well. The heel and toe are an extremely soft suede that contrasts nicely with the nylon texture. The color itself is pleasing on the eye. The fit is true to size in length and slightly narrow in width. This is a great everyday shoe that can be dressed up or worn casually. I would not feel comfortable running across the country in these like Forest Gump but they are great for being worn all day long and walking longer distances. Other than daily kicks, I don’t view these shoes as versatile. Meaning, I wouldn’t wear them to the gym or any other strenuous activity. But I don’t think twice about throwing them on with a pair of jeans and heading out the door to run errands.
I was not a Cortez fan before but after wearing these shoes I am a stan. I love the color and the suade exterior material. They are neutral enough to go with a nicer outfit, but bright enough to pop when I am wearing more color. I can wear these shoes all day comfortably. The toebox is wide enough for me to move, but not to make my feet feel like they are sliding around. They are comfortable with thinner or thicker socks, and the wavy sole is not too unstable to walk around the city.Definitely like these shoes a lot and would absolutely get another pair.
I was so excited to get the shoes pictured but instead I received white Summit high tops. They weren’t even the SIZE I ordered, let alone the right style or color.Hey Nordstrom, you ok? Because things have gotten really bad. The amount of worn, damaged, and incorrect merchandise I’ve received lately is heartbreaking.If you want these shoes, I’d suggest ordering directly from Nike to make sure you get the correct merchandise. Nordstrom just doesn’t care about customers anymore. I honestly feel like they just threw the closest pair of Nikes into a bag (yeah, they shipped these across the country in a bag so the the box is all smashed up) and called it good.
| Country/Region of Origin | Indonesia |
