Sacai's Next Nike Cortez Collab Drops This Month

Sacai is teaming up with Nike to release a Cortez collaboration in 2022, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the model's original 1972 release. Click for more.

Sacai x Nike Zoom Cortez 'Iron Grey' DQ0581 001 Pair
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Sacai x Nike Zoom Cortez 'Iron Grey' DQ0581 001 Pair

It will be a pivotal year for the Nike Cortez in 2022, when it celebrates its 50th Anniversary as a landmark model in the company’s vast portfolio. Designed and developed by Nike co-founders Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, the Cortez was originally released as a track shoe to coincide with the 1972 Olympics. Since then, the model has evolved into a casual favorite, particularly being adopted as part of the “uniform” for Los Angeles street culture. Not only will Nike revisit some iconic Cortez colorways next year, but it’s also working with some noteworthy collaborators to stir up some buzz.

One of those collaborators will be Chitose Abe’s Sacai, which has been responsible for some of Nike’s most coveted collaborations in recent years. Sources confirm with Sole Collector that Sacai x Nike Cortez collabs are on the way, though exact colorways and design cues have not yet been revealed. In this space, Sacai is known for its double tongue and exposed foam motif, which has appeared on shoes such as the LDWaffle, Blazer, and Vaporwaffle.

Additionally, Nike has Cortez projects with Los Angeles-based Union on the way. A release date for the Sacai x Cortez hasn’t been announced, but stick with us for that information, as well as a first look at the shoe(s) in the near future.

UPDATE (08/23): After releasing at select Nike Sportswear retailers today, Nike confirms that Sacai’s Cortez collab is releasing via SNKRS on Aug. 31 for $180. Grab a detailed look below.

UPDATE (12/06): The releases continue for the collaborative Sacai x Nike Zoom Cortez, with the brand announcing that the new “Iron Grey” makeup will drop via SNKRS on Dec. 13 for $180.

Sacai x Nike Zoom Cortez 'Iron Grey' DQ0581 001 Lateral
Sacai x Nike Zoom Cortez 'Iron Grey' DQ0581 001 Medial
Sacai x Nike Zoom Cortez 'Iron Grey' DQ0581 001 Top
Sacai x Nike Zoom Cortez 'Iron Grey' DQ0581 001 Heel
Sacai x Nike Zoom Cortez 'Iron Grey' DQ0581 001 Outsole
Sacai x Nike Cortez 'White/Varsity Royal' DQ0581 100 Pair
Sacai x Nike Cortez 'White/Varsity Royal' DQ0581 100 Lateral
Sacai x Nike Cortez 'White/Varsity Royal' DQ0581 100 Medial
Sacai x Nike Cortez 'White/Varsity Royal' DQ0581 100 Top
Sacai x Nike Cortez 'White/Varsity Royal' DQ0581 100 Heel
Sacai x Nike Cortez 'White/Varsity Royal' DQ0581 100 Outsole
Sacai x Nike Cortez 'Grey' Collab
Sacai x Nike Cortez 'Grey' Collab

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