Nike Cortez 23 Velvet Brown

The people over at the Swoosh have decided to include another classic archival silhouette onto the “Velvet Brown” line-up. Dropping on the SNKRS app on the 8th of February is the Terminator High edition, boasting the same combination of hues as this Cortez 23 release. Nike has once again played with the tooling, striving for that vintage cut on its iconic ‘70s old school runner.

Arriving in a number of dark hues is this “Velvet Brown” edition, foregoing the usual light tones that the Cortez is normally dressed in. A black Swoosh, laces and midsole provide the foundations for the brown hues to take all the credit. Inside, the leather gutting and orange insole provide the shoe with a contemporary feel. On the heel tab lies a tumbled brown leather, while varying shades of suede forms the rest of the simple lines and panelling. Other 2023 editions such as the Nike Cortez x size? exclusive “Grey” have opted for a suede tooling, suggesting Nike’s willingness to take the once leather-bound runner in a different direction.

We are still waiting on an official release date for the Nike Cortez 23 “Velvet Brown”, until then, make sure to keep tuned into The Sole Supplier!

For sizing information check out our Nike Cortez size guide.