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We are thrilled to welcome back one of Nike's original runner silhouettes, the Cortez, in this classic black/white colourway. Formerly known as the Tiger Corsair the lightweight runner stays close to it's original shape which remain a true timeless classic. This premium edition stays close to the original and is constructed from premium buttery soft leather the length of the upper with contrasting white swoosh branding and heel tab. Adding another hit of colour grey can be found on the midsole while the retro feel is carried through to the oxidised original angle cut outsole. Shop these shoe and many more from Nike in store and online now at Fat Buddha Store .

We are delighted to welcome back one of Nike's original runner silhouettes, the Cortez, in this classic obsidian colourway. Formerly known as the Tiger Corsair the lightweight runner stays close to it's original shape which remain a true timeless classic. This edition stays close to the original and is constructed from a durable obsidian synthetic upper with clean white swoosh branding and heel tab. Adding another hit of colour blue can be found on the midsole while the retro feel is carried through to the oxidised original angle cut outsole. Shop these shoe and many more from Nike in store and online now at Fat Buddha Store .

Two new vintage-style colourways arrived this week from Nike of the classic Cortez . The Cortez features a light nylon upper and a jagged sole - which completes this throwback look. The shoe was created by Bill Bowerman for Nike in the 60's. Bowerman and Phil Knight initially began importing the Onitsuka Tiger running shoes from Japan to sell in the States. Bowerman's design ideas led to the creation of a running shoe in 1966 that would ultimately be named " Cortez " in 1968, which quickly became a top-seller and remains one of Nike's most iconic footwear designs. Bowerman designed several Nike shoes, but is best known for ruining his wife's waffle iron in 1970 or 1971, experimenting with the idea of using waffle-ironed rubber to create a new sole for footwear that would grip but be lightweight. Click the images to go directly to the shoe, which is now available instore and online . Fraser

Just last week took delivery of a proper 'classic' Nike shoe: The Cortez. 'Classic' gets thrown around a bit too much for my liking, but anyone into their shoes can't deny these are proper old skool! If you don't know your Cortez history heres a bit I got from the Nike website: In 1972, Nike’s guru, Bill Bowerman, knew that athletes needed a well-cushioned shoe that could take the punishment of 100 miles per week pounding the pavement. The first model was made with leather, but he figured out how to reduce the weight using upper of nylon – lightweight and quick drying – and suede, which holds the form of the toe without restricting the foot. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif The Cortez introduced the first full-length, dual-density foam mid-sole for comfort and shock absorption, the denser foam thoughtfully placed where the foot needed it the most. A Herringbone rubber outsole completed the revolution. If that tickles your ...