Nike’s ‘Wheat’ Cortez Is Latest Sneaker to Get Down With the Brown

Nike’s hottest new colorway is everywhere from old-school Cortez to the latest Jordans.

Thomas Freeman

Oct 27, 2017

Nike wants us all to harvest the style benefits of its new “wheat” colorway.

It’s already added the golden-brownish hue to a crop of other cool kicks like the Air Max 1 and has more—the Air Jordan 1 High, 6 and 13—coming.

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Now, Nike is unveiling its iconic Cortez model, that unisex classic favored by the likes of Farrah Fawcett, Bella Hadid and, perhaps most famously, Forrest Gump, in the eye-popping fall/winter colorway.

It may look totally tan—with white accents here and there—but the sneaker is really a study of contrasts. The tan suede upper and matching laces are subtly offset by a “Sail”-colored midsole and nylon tongue.

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You may have to look closely, but the difference is there.

This new Nike Cortez “Wheat” is available through select Nike retailers now, but expect a wider release (along with an official price) to come soon on Nike.com.