Nike Turned the Cortez Into a High-Top

Another remix of the '72 classic.

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From Roshe hybrids to the "Big Tooth" remixes from NikeLab, there's been no shortage of new looks for the Nike Cortez this year. Hopefully you're not yet burnt out on the 1972 classic, because there's a least one more update on the way.

Previewed by Japanese retailer Billy's Tokyo is a model known as the Cortez Chukka. Sticking with O.G. colorways, these Chukkas feature signature Cortez design cues like a rippled outsole and eyelet detailing but have been given a much higher ankle cut than the original. It's a look that will allow Cortez 'heads to continue rocking their favorites through fall and winter without much trouble.

Unfortunately, there's no sign of a U.S. release yet, but with the way Nike has been pushing the Cortez in 2015, we wouldn't be surprised to see these arrive very soon.