CLOT x Nike Cortez ‘Forrest Gump’ Debuts April 14th

Recently, we showcased the ‘Black White’ and ‘Bruce Lee’ pairs, and now, we take a look at the third CLOT x Nike Cortez by Edison Chen. This time around, they will dress the shoes up in the classic ‘OG’ aka ‘Forrest Gump’ colorway.

This colorway is one of the more iconic when it comes to the Cortez. The model first launched in 1972 in the ‘OG’ colorway, which was worn by Tom Hanks in the film Forrest Gump. Throughout the years, we have seen retro releases of the colorway, and Clot will give them a unique twist with its ‘Clotez.’

Dressed in a White, Game Royal, and University Red color combination. As you can see, this Nike Cortez utilizes the classic ‘Forrest Gump’ color scheme. The 3-in-1 design can be worn as is or taken apart to become a sneaker and a slip-on reminiscent of a Kung Fu shoe. It comes equipped with a drawstring fastening system featuring a Yin Yang symbol and Chinese characters “功” and “夫” (Kung Fu）embroidered at the heel. Next, we have Yellow leather on the upper and Black on the Swoosh logos, with a serrated outsole. Lastly, each ‘Clotez’ will come with detachable insoles, which aids in comfort.

CLOT Nike Cortez Clotez Forest Gump Release Details

You can expect the CLOT x Nike Clotez OG ‘Forrest Gump’ to release at Juice Stores on April 7th. A release via Nike.com will debut on April 14th The retail price is $150. Once we have more information, we will make sure to update you. For now, scroll below for more photos that will give you a closer look.

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Where to Buy

Juice Store April 7th, 2023
Nike April 14th, 2023

Update (4/4): Nike has announced that the CLOT x Nike Cortez ‘Forrest Gump’ will release on April 14th for $150 via SNKRS.

Update (3/31): We now have official photos of the CLOT x Nike Cortez ‘CLOTEZ’ aka ‘Forrest Gump’ that will release on April 7th via JUICE stores worldwide. Currently, a SNKRS launch has yet to be announced.

“The reason I favor the Cortez is because it’s very representative of the L.A. culture, especially street culture and also sports culture,” CLOT Founder and Creative Director Edison Chen shared his appreciation for the Nike Cortez 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.”