This iteration of the Nike Cortez Basic comes with an upper made largely of black leather. Black leather overlays also form the toe cap and the heel counter. The only deviations from this black color scheme are the heel collar, which is white, and the white Nike Swooshes that dominate both sides of the shoe. The Nike logo also appears on the heel collar in black, and the tongue has a Nike logo patch. Underfoot, the vintage sole is serrated and comes in black and white stripes, adding a classic modern look.