Nike Cortez 23 Triple Black Suede

The Cortez is a shoe you’ve definitely come across before. Whether you’ve owned a pair, seen a pair from across the street or remember them from that famous scene in Forrest Gump, the ’72 runner has entered your life at some point. Although the silhouette celebrated its 50th-anniversary last year, the roster in ’23 is teeming with Cortez drops. Joining that list is this “Black Suede” edition that could just be one of the most versatile options for your rotation this year.

The sidewalls opt for a matt black fine suede, stripping it back for the hairy panelling to take the spotlight. Veering away from its usual leather construction and traditional colour blocking gives the Cortez a contemporary aesthetic, with the various textures playing into the hand of a totally new audience. It would seem that the Swoosh is building up a strong entourage of suede iterations in ‘23, with the Size? exclusive “Grey” and “Light Orewood Brown” just to name a few examples. Another attempt to move away from its ‘72 aesthetic are the dual coloured rope laces which when paired with the metallic dubrae, plays into the pair’s minimal aesthetic.

If you’ve been keeping your eye out for a versatile pair of Nike Cortez, then this “Black Suede” edition should be the perfect fit. For more information on when these are set to drop, tune into The Sole Supplier!

For sizing information check out our Nike Cortez size guide.