Nike Cortez - ALWAYS CORTEZ - Since '72, No Upgrades Needed - HIP Blog
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Kenny Moore, University of Oregon runner and Nike (NYSE: NKE) running shoe tester dies - Portland Business Journal
Dope & Dapper - The Nike Classic Cortez Leather is Nike's original running shoe, designed by Bill Bowerman and released in 1972. This version features a leather and synthetic upper for a
Nike's origin story: A young runner and his coach on a quest for speed
Nike Cortez '72 – APB Store
The Nike Cortez endures, 50 years after its release : NPR