Sneakers (1970-1979)Sneakers (Nike)Sneakers/Boots/Shoes Releases, Reviews, ArchiveNike Cortez Shoe 1972 Originally designed in the 1960’s by Bill Bowerman the Cortez was to be the supreme training shoe for the long distance runner. Check out this 1972 ad for the Cortez above! Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit