Nike Cortez Basic Nylon Long Beach

The Nike Cortez Compton pays homage to the streetwear inspiration the running model has had on many barrios across the county, especially in Southern California. The Cortez was the go-to sneaker for the streets of Los Angeles during the ’80s and ’90s especially in the Latin American and hip-hop community. Decades later, the Cortez continues to have a strong influence on these communities and will continue to do so for the unforeseeable future. The Nike Cortez Basic Nylon Long Beach pays homage to a city filled with hip-hop and street culture. It comes with a Royal Blue nylon upper accented nicely by the White on the tongue as well as on the leather Swoosh and heel. Giving the shoe a unique touch are the Gold hits noted on the tongue branding, lace locks, and the stitch work via the “LBC” on the heel, and the “LONG BEACH” on the heel tab. Additional details include the years 1972 and 2017 on the inside of the tongue tabs and “XLV” on the insoles.