Nike’s Cortez “Shoe Dog” Pack Drops on July 24 in Singapore

As recounted in his memoirs entitled Shoe Dog, Nike founder Phil Knight spoke about having three designs of the Cortez before he even had a name for the company.

It was the first silhouette that the brand we know now as Nike ever released.

The three design options were known as the Nike, the Falcon and Dimension Six.

For starters, the “Nike” is the closest we have to the final version we have grown familiar with. The longer and slimmer Swoosh was the first iteration of the Swoosh design by Carolyn Davidson, who eventually came up with the Nike logo we know and love.

Another option for Knight was the “Falcon”, which was aimed at representing speed and motion – highly apt for a sports brand that was making running shoes. The design showcased a stitched bird on its lateral side with the words “Falcon” on its top wing.

Interestingly, “Dimension Six” was actually Knight’s preferred choice of name for the brand and the shoe that accompanied its name had a thick blue stripe on its side with a large red circle inside of it.

All three pairs drop on Nike.com on July 24, 2019, for a retail price of SGD159.

Limited Edt is also expected to release the shoes at their LE Vault store (313 Somerset) on the same day.

For a closer look, check them out below.

The Kendrick Lamar x Nike Cortez Kenny III Is Set For A Re-Release This Month

With the first release of the Cortez Kenny III selling out in mere seconds, it probably goes without saying that many didn’t manage to score a pair.

Thankfully, the Kendrick Lamar collaborative sneakers will be getting a wider re-release and it is coming real soon.

The Cortez Kenny III features a black upper accompanied by a red tongue ribbon with words “Bet It Back” from the top of the tongue to its base.

White Swoosh logos featuring on the side panels and the word “Damn” can be found in Chinese on the left and right toes of the shoe.

The sneaker will re-release via Nike SNKRS in the US on 22 June, retailing at US$100.

Have a look below at the sneakers.

 

 

 

Kendrick Lamar Just Unveiled the Nike Cortez “Kenny I”

Kendrick Lamar has given us a preview to his latest collaboration with Nike that sees the Cortez draped in his very own creativity. This is part of his long term relationship that Kendrick has with Nike.

Featuring a clean white upper with the word “DAMN.” across the lateral side as a tribute to his latest album. Hits of red stitching runs across the shoe with a black tongue that will host the Nike branding.

We can expect this pair to drop on the 26th of January 2018 for $100 USD.

Check it out.

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Nike Is Revolutionising How Sneaker Leather Is Made, Here’s How

Nike has just announced an all new material to their arsenal.

While adidas is undoubtedly dominating the closets of young sneakerheads, Nike has been pulling all the stops to secure themselves in sneakerheads hearts.

With the release of the ever popular Flyknit technology back in 2012, there’s no doubt that the big swoosh has been at the forefront of sneaker innovation. This time, Nike is extending the process to a new material – Flyleather, a sustainable leather material modeled after Flyknit.

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Rivaling adidas’ Parley programme, Nike also aims to reduce its environmental impact when it comes to manufacturing sneakers.

To reduce waste, Nike gathers discarded leather from the floor of tanneries and turns them into fibers, which are combined with synthetic fibers and a fabric infrastructure that fuses everything into one material. The material then goes through a finishing process and is completed by being put on a roll to be cut.

Here’s a short GIF of the process

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So how does Flyleather feel like? Imagine premium leather. Unlike traditional leathers, Flyleather can be produced with a consistent grade across a broader range of products, ranging from Air Force 1s, Tennis Classics, to even Air Jordan 1s.

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The Nike Flyleather Tennis Classic will be available September 18, while other silhouettes such as the Air Force 1s, Air Max 90s, Cortez and even Air Jordan 1s will make a later preview through an online draw.

In the meantime, enjoy these official pics of the sneakers. Is this the beginning of the future for Nike?

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Close Up Look at the Nike Cortez Nylon in “Dark Team Red”

Let’s get one thing clear, the Nike Cortez is back in trend and it might just be the resurgence the Swoosh needs with the intensifying competition in the sneaker game.

With recent releases including a Flyknit pair, Nike is releasing a Cortez Nylon in “Dark Team Red”.

The kicks looks similar to its “Varsity Red” brethren, except for the darker shades and flat white Swoosh and heel tab.

No information yet on a local release but selected international retailers like Snkrs. are already stocking the kicks if you’re interested.