In the Mount Rushmore of Nike classics, you’ll find the Cortez sandwiched somewhere in-between the original Air Jordan and Air Force 1. The shoe, designed by Bill Bowerman in the late 1960s, ...

These old-school-cool sneakers are Booker ... detailing that pays homage to the original Cortez design, which was first introduced in 1968 by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman.

In 1972 Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman released a lightweight running shoe under their company's then-new name, Nike. This Cortez style was the first of the iconic brand and was designed by ...

The Nike Cortez did not need any additional help to become known as a legendary sneaker, but the 1994 film Forrest Gump gave the old-school running shoe an extra boost that never wore off.

After Phoenix Suns all-star Devin Booker debuted the signature sneakers on the court for 30th anniversary of “Forrest Gump” last year, Nike is now releasing the Cortez Book 1s online on Friday ...