# National Bird-Honoring Sneakers
Nike Celebrates SNKRS Day in Korea with a Special Cortez

By Amy Duong | Published 2023-01-25 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-cortez
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/nike-cortez-snkrs-day-korea-fd0398-133-release-date)

Nike launches a new special Cortez sneaker model in celebration of the unofficial SNKRS Day in Korea which is marked on August 8th. The shoes will be joining its roster in a neutral tonal palette starting off with Sail detailing the leather lateral side and medial panels.

It is then detailed with contrasting tones of grey-brown that rest on top of the Swoosh emblems, tongue-branded banners, and heel overlays. Additional references to Korea directly can be seen on the heels that are designed with a dark grey motif of a magpie, which is notably the national bird of the counter. This continues as there is a small Swoosh that is carved with the animal's silhouette flying.

Image Credit: Nike, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/nike-cortez-snkrs-day-korea-fd0398-133-release-date)