The year’s final Grand Slam tennis tournament the US Open in New York begins on August 27 – September 9 , 2018. And just days ahead of the event, Nike has released it’s new brown shoe collection . It is named La Cortez. It was launched by none other by Russian tennis superstar and fashion diva – Maria Sharapova .
A delighted Sharapova took to twitter and her facebook page to announce her new shoe La Cortez
Last spring, Nike worked with Maria Sharapova to create the La Cortez, her take on the classic silhouette inspired by the city of Los Angeles.
According to Nike news website report, he second iteration of the La Cortez comes to life this fall as Sharapova prepares for Flushing Meadows, finding inspiration from the beauty of New York City in autumn as leaves morph from green to the earthy hues found across the shoe. Soft satin laces complement the leather upper, and Sharapova’s signature lollypop icon is etched on the back heel cuff.
Six inspiring entrepreneurs star in the LA Cortez campaign. Beautiful, smart and chic Jen Rubio, Abrima Erwiah, Camille Eddera, Claire Wasserman, Ashley Louise, Payal, Kadakia pic.twitter.com/r9jq4yecxg
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) August 17, 2018
The Nike La Cortez x Maria Sharapova releases August 22 at Bandier only, and August 23 on nike.com and at Nordstrom x Nike sneaker boutiques.