Nike and Los Angeles-based streetwear label UNION LA team up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cortez, reimagining it as an expression of Los Angeles’s cultural diversity.

South Africa will be receiving two colourways (Light Smoke Grey and Lemon Frost). Both are constructed with a canvas textile-like base with suede overlays. Union’s UN/LA tags appears on the lateral forefoot while their signature Frontman logo is stamped on the heels. Co-branded cork insoles atop Crater Foam soles completes the design.

RELEASE DETAILS:

Nike SNKRS ZA

Union x Nike Cortez (Light Smoke Grey and Lemon Frost) on Thursday, 28 July 2022 via Nike SNKRS ZA (12:00):

– Light Smoke Grey – R 2 399,95

– Lemon Frost – R 2 399,95

Shelflife

Union x Nike Cortez “Light Smoke Grey” (only the Light Smoke Grey colourway)

Online raffle – Opens Wednesday, 07 July 2022 at 7pm for 1 hour only. Winners contacted 28 July before 3pm.

In-Store raffle – Takes place on Thursday 28 July in Joburg & Cape Town stores. Armbands handed out from 9:30am, raffle start at 10am.

Retail price – R2399

Sizes: UK6, UK7, UK8, UK9, UK10, UK11.

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