Cortez EKIN

These EKIN-exclusive Nike Cortez are exceptionally rare and were produced solely for members of Nike’s internal EKIN program, never offered for public sale. An EKIN (Nike spelled backward) serves as a brand ambassador and product specialist, deeply trained in Nike’s product, working across global communities to educate athletes, retailers, and consumers, acting as a vital bridge between the brand and the culture that surrounds it.

This pair is predominantly black with vivid orange accents and white outsoles, with orange serving as both Nike’s signature color and the official color of the EKIN program. The heels are marked “EKIN,” while the insoles read “THANK YOU UNCLE PHIL” and feature custom Nike graphics, adding a personal and cultural layer to the design. These Cortez were never released to the public and could only be obtained through EKIN designation, making them extremely scarce.

Accompanied by 2 sets of original laces, Sample tags, and the original EKIN-branded box printed throughout with the EKIN mark.