The white/varsity royal-varsity red colorway variant of the Nike Cortez Basic collection, Forrest Gump, was released to the market as one of Nike’s additions in January 2019. The Nike Cortez Basic Forrest Gump features a white synthetic leather upper with classic overlays, a lightweight, full-length foam midsole for low-profile cushioning, and pops of varsity red on its heel counter and Swoosh, along with a stripe of royal varsity on its midsole. The outsole boasts herringbone patterned rubber for traction. On its debut date, the Nike Cortez Basic Forrest Gump was priced at $75.