Nike Cortez Leather is a contemporary all leather update of the timeless 1972 classic from Nike. Nike Cortez Leather exhibits the simple, handsome profile never goes out of style that gained worldwide fame when worn in Oscar winning Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks). The Nike Cortez Waffle outsole transformed the running world giving Nike revolutionary impact on sports footear. With the sophistication of Nike Air impact protection and versatility, and Nike Shox, unique columns of engineered foam, Nike Cortez Leather is a modern take on the Bowerman-designed classic, now shaped and tuned to meet the specific demands of contemporary athletes.