# High Top Athletic Sneakers These Nike High Tops are a Remake of the Classic Cortez Model By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-high-tops References: [caplex](http://ca.complex.com/sneakers/2015/09/nike-cortez-chukka) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/billys_tokyo/) These Nike high tops are sure to excite fans of the classic Cortez sneaker, originally introduced by Nike in 1972. The classic athletic shoe has been given a makeover just in time for fall, creating a pair of Nike high tops that are wearable year-round. The model is called the Cortez Chukka. The Nike high tops will come in its two original colorways: the classic red, white and blue immortalized by Tom Hanks in the movie Forrest Gump and a very simple black and white. Other than the addition of the high top element, the Nike Cortez Chukkas will retain all of the original features and detailing of the iconic sneaker. There are some hardcore enthusiasts and life-long wearers of the Cortez who will be thrilled that with the launch of these Nike high tops -- they'll never have to put their favorite kicks away for the fall season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nike High Tops:** Opportunity for creating high top variations of classic sneaker models. - **Year-round Wearability:** Opportunity to design sneakers that can be worn in any season. - **Remaking Classics:** Opportunity to recreate and update iconic sneaker designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for athletic footwear brands to create high top versions of their classic sneakers. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to design stylish and versatile high top sneakers. - **Film Merchandise:** Opportunity to create sneakers inspired by movie characters and promote with film tie-ins. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-gold-1.md) - [Retro Perforated Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cortez-sneaker-model.md) - [Luxurious Satin Texture Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cortez-sneaker.md) - [Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-5.md) - [Chunky Olympic-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-colorway.md) - [Sleek Greyscale Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pewter.md) - [Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-tiempo.md) - [Metallic Tinged Football Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiempo-sneaker.md) - [Collaborative Chunky Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-blacks.md)