On the heels of her erstwhile, best-selling ballet flat for Coach, Maria Sharapova again finds herself in the shoe business.

Choice Nike x Nordstrom stores in the Los Angeles area, both brands' websites and the five-time major winner's own social media feeds are well stocked with her take on the ballyhooed Cortez treads.

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Sharapova designed the look of them in collaboration with a team of specialists, and they certainly bear her brand of approval.

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Nike hails the "laidback vibes and earthy hues" of these kicks, which feature a color called "beige sail." Thoughtful splashes of sedated gold and leather details provide Sharapova's personal stamp on the shoes.

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Watch for Sharapova, currently No. 41 in the WTA rankings, to appear in action next in Indian Wells.

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