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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit