Nike Classic Cortez Blazing Sun

Celebrating the high-energy aesthetic of the 1970s marathon era, the Nike Classic Cortez "Blazing Sun" features a vibrant and athletic color theory. The upper is constructed from smooth leather in a striking Bright Citron/Black-White palette, sitting atop the signature "wedge" midsole and a waffle rubber outsole for heritage traction. Released on December 13, 2018, for $100, it maintains the timeless silhouette first designed by Bill Bowerman. We love the "Bright Citron" saturated hue; it provide a refreshing athletic pop that honors the shoe's marathon roots. Our experts think the high-contrast black Swoosh provide a sharp, athletic edge to the sunny yellow base, resulting in a design that is both balanced and unmistakably modern. It’s a historically rich icon that successfully bridges the gap between the birth of Nike's performance science and modern lifestyle fashion, prioritization of both lightweight comfort and a bold, vintage-saturated aesthetic for any contemporary urban rotation.