Bill Bowerman and naming the Nike Cortez -“Bowerman liked 'Aztec,' in homage to the 1968 Olympics,
TIL Nike's Cortez shoes were going to be called Aztec, but Adidas threatened legal action because of their Azteca Gold shoes. In response Nike decided to name the new model after Hernán
History Check - 45 Years of Nike Cortez | Grailify
Which Came First: The Nike Cortez or Onitsuka Tiger Corsair? - Sneaker Freaker
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Adithya Venkatesan on X: "Nike vs Adidas brand war trivia: The famous Nike ' Cortez' shoes were initially named Aztec. Adidas threatened legal action because they had a similar shoe, 'Azteca Gold Track'
Nike Is Bringing Back a Forgotten Piece of Sneaker History | Complex
CUSTOM Nike Cortez X Adidas Gezelle Black Men's 9.5 Shoes CHPTR-3 KINJAZ BIEBER | eBay
Nike's Cortez Sneakers and its Failed Run at Old Adidas Cool - Bloomberg