Nike's Classic Cortez Gets a Stealthy All-Black Leather Makeover

Black Swoosh and all.

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Nike‘s classic Cortez model has received an all-black premium leather upgrade just in the for the fall season. The upper of this special iteration Cortez has been crafted from black tumbled leather while the tongue has been designed out of suede. Finally black leather Swooshes, found on both the lateral and medial sides, along with wax laces finish off the entire look of this exclusive model.

For interested fans, the Nike Classic Cortez Premium “Black/Sail” will be available only at Japanese retailer Billy’s starting this Friday, August 31 for ¥10,800 JPY (approximately $97 USD).

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