Nike Cortez Union LA Sesame

Union LA and Nike celebrated Los Angeles' diverse communities and their impact on fashion with the Nike Cortez Union LA Sesame. LA is well-known for popularizing the Nike Cortez. The Nike Cortez Union LA Sesame builds off of this rich history by refreshing the silhouette with Sesame and red striped woven textile uppers, patched premium suede overlays, and red Swooshes. At the forefoot, yellow 'UN|LA' tags are prominently featured, similar to previous Union LA sneaker collaborations. A speckled sole with signature grooves offers traction and support. The Nike Cortez Union LA Sesame released in June of 2022 and retailed for $130. The Union LA x Nike Cortez SP ‘Grain’ celebrates the silhouette’s 50th anniversary with a revamped design inspired by the people and communities of Los Angeles. The low-top sports a mixed-material upper, highlighted by a striped woven textile base with peach-colored suede overlays and a pink suede Swoosh. Unique branding elements include a gold ‘UN/LA’ tag affixed to the lateral eyestay, a Frontman logo stamped on the fold-over heel tab, and a repeating ‘Union’ wordmark printed on the cork insole. The sneaker rests on a speckled Crater Foam midsole, reinforced underfoot by a herringbone-traction outsole made with Nike Grind.