The third and final colorway of the CLOT x Nike Cortez Clotez collection has surfaced. The first two unveiled colorways came in your choice of Black and White and a Bruce Lee-inspired Black and Yellow offering. This time around the CLOT x Nike Cortez surfaces in the OG White, Red and Blue colorway, also known as the Forrest Gump colorway.
Previewed below, the CLOT x Nike Cortez Clotez Forrest Gump is given the 3-in-1 design that was also used on the first two colorways of the collection. This means the sneaker can be worn as as or it can be taken apart to become a sneaker or you could rock the detachable overlays as a slip-on reminiscent of a Kung Fu shoe. The lace-up room shoe comes embroidered with Chinese characters ??? and ??? (Kung Fuat the heel, while the slip-on features a Kung Fu shoe-inspired silhouette with drawstring fastening to secure. Done in the Forrest Gump color scheme and color blocking, this pair features a White leather upper and Red Swooshes, while the slip-on is given Blue Swooshes with serrated bottoms for maximum grip. Also worth mentioning, each ?Clotez? comes with detachable insoles for extra comfort.
“?The reason I favor the Cortez is because it?s very representative of the L.A. culture, especially street culture and also sports culture,? stated Edison Chen in an earlier interview. ?The Los Angeles Dodgers shoe, also in blue, white, red, is obviously a Cortez. It?s very L.A. You don?t have to write L.A., everybody just knows.?”
In addition to debuting on April 7th through JUICE stores worldwide, it has also been announced that the CLOT x Nike Cortez Clotez Forrest Gump will be releasing on April 14th via SNKRS for the retail price of $150. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: CLOT x Nike Cortez Clotez Forrest Gump.
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UPDATE (4/4): In addition to debuting on April 7th through JUICE stores worldwide, it has also been announced that the CLOT x Nike Cortez Clotez Forrest Gump will be releasing on April 14th via SNKRS for the retail price of $150.
“With a design sensibility that bridges east and west, CLOT founder Edison Chen brings his expressive style to the Cortez. Combining ’70s DNA and customizable features, it brings a truly unique look that remains rooted to the ubiquitous sneaker. Here?s the kicker: Chen?s take on the classic Cortez is a 3-in-1 design. Option 1: outer shroud with a collapsible heel and included sockliner for a slipper-like fit. Option 2: deconstructed Cortez without the shroud, which has a rubber sole so it can be worn on its own. Option 3: shroud and Cortez combined for a layered look. With multiple options of wearing ?em, there’s no telling where your next move will take you.“
UPDATE (3/31): Here are official images of the CLOT x Nike Cortez Clotez Forrest Gump. This will be the third and final colorway of the CLOT x Nike Cortez ?CLOTEZ? series. It has also been announced that the sneakers will release on April 7th through JUICE stores worldwide. No word yet on when these will drop on SNKRS.

