Here’s a vintage 1980s catalog for REI featuring some great 1980s sneakers. The shoes featured in this catalog are the Nike Pegasus Running Shoes, Nike New Internationalists, Nike Intrepid, REI Junior Winds, REI Equalizers, Adidas Oregon Trainers, Adidas Seattle, Adidas Tennis Champ, Reebok T.D., Reebok Victory G, Reebok Hurricane, New Balance 460 & W460, and Reebok Aerobic Energizers.
Today we’ve got a vintage sneaker ad from the pride of Jonesboro, AR - AMBI brand. This ad is from 1980 featuring the 'Warrior' model vintage running shoes. If you’re interested in buyhing this vintage advertisement it is available over at RewindRunning.com.
Ad info is below:
A STEP AHEAD IN SAFETY
* That was the Ambi ambition when its first shoe was made — safety and protection of the runner.
* That's what Ambi has quietly accomplished (according to the recent tests sponsored by Runner's World magazine)
AMBI THE AMERICAN SPIRIT
COMPARE THE 1980 TEST RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
Rearfoot Impact
Forefoot Impact
Traction
Rearfoot Control
TOTALS
(The lower the number, the better the test results)
AMBI, PO BOX 249, JONESBORO, AR 72401
This vintage print advertisement is available at the Rewind Running web store.
Today we’ve got a 1982 vintage sneaker ad by Etonic for their Courier model running shoes. This is from back in the day when Etonic was owned by your favorite toothpaste brand…. Colgate.
Etonic was just licensed to Genesco so let’s hope to see more retro Etonic sneakers arriving in the near future.
Ad info below:
The Etonic reaction!
That Winning Feeling.
That special satisfaction when you know you've done what you set out to do. Etonic knows the feeling. That's why Etonic designs sports footwear around the sports foot. Like the Etonic Courier—a running shoe for those who need extra support. With the advanced generation Dr. Rob Roy McGregor Foot Cradle for a shock-absorbing, comfort-able fit and our patented rear-foot lacing system for added stability. Plus, a nylon mesh and suede upper for lightweight breathability and durability. So, whether your goal is a mile or a marathon, get that winning feeling with the Etonic Courier.
Boni WO COi Etonic Inc., Brockton, MA 02403
Etonic. Wining never felt better.
A member of the Colgate Sports Group of Companies.
Here’s a 1980 vintage sneaker ad for the Bob Wolf Super Pro Ultra running shoes. This original vintage Bob Wolf Super Pro sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.
Ad info is below:
WOLF SHOES
A NATURAL HIGH
You run a lot, so you probably run through a lot of shoes which makes jogging an expensive sport. That's why Bob Wolf Super Pro Ultras are designed to give you a real value for your money. Bob Wolf knows running is tough business. So naturally, his shoes are built tough, with all the cushioning, support, and flexibility needed to ease you over miles of pavement and uneven terrain. What a lift! When you shop for running shoes, compare. You will be very impressed with the high-quality yet, reasonably-priced Ultra by Bob Wolf. We'll give you a run for your money!
Bob Wolf Associates, Inc 'PO Box 1490, 15421 Assembly Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 9264/ (714) 891-3523.
Today we’ve got a double feature from Pro-Specs with two different ads for the same model Axis-Plus running shoe from 1983 and 1984. These sneakers came with a 6-month/3,000 mile guarantee. The first ad below is from 1983 and is available over at RewindRunning.com.
Ad info is below:
Presenting the high performance shoe that doesn't run a lot. It's under $40.
If you run a lot, you'll appreciate the high-performance features of our Axis-Plus shoes. Things like a unique Pro-Specs motion control system that helps keep your feet from moving from side to side, an extra lacing system that increases stability, mesh uppers for optimal ventilation and a three-part insole that offers an unusual combination of flexibility and control. It's an amazing feat that such high performance is available for such an affordable price. And no matter how much your customers pay for a running shoe, they won't get a 6-month/3,000 mile guarantee from anyone else. The choice is yours. You can take your chances and spend a lot of money on a running shoe. Or you can get the high class, high tech shoe that's guaranteed. The Axis- Plus. You may run a lot . . . but your shoes don't have to.
Our EVA cushion is made of two different densities The Inferior EVA has greater density to prevent over pro-nation and to help propel the foot forward
Our insole a built in three parts to provide needed rear foot and fore-foot control while Mowing for flexibility at the point where the foot Neves naturally.
New Specs, Inc , Avon, MA 02322
PRO-SPECS
This second ad is from 1984. Ad info is below:
The kicker is the guarantee
With so many running shoes to choose from, how do you pick a winner? Pro Specs offers one way — a guarantee. The Pro-Specs Axis- Plus is guaranteed for 6 months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first. The Axis-Plus also propels the foot forward, prevents side-to-side motion and has an extra lacing system that increases stability. With all these features, plus a guarantee, you can't lose.
PRO-SPECS
New Specs Inc, Wales Avenue, Avon, MA 02322
Today Pro-Specs is still going strong in Korea where they are headquartered. Below are a pair of their Prospecs Original J 101 model runners.
Pro-Specs sneaker image courtesy of Hallyumart.
Here’s the second Foot Locker Lynx brand sneaker ad, the last time was an ad from 1985 when the Lynx was on the loose.
Not much to say on the sneakers above except to add a quick fact: Did you know that a Lynx is faster than a Puma but a Tiger is faster than both of them? The average top speed of a Puma is 45 kph, (28 mph) and for a Lynx it is 80 kph, (50 mph) while a tiger is 96 kph, (60 mph). 🏃♂️🐅
Ad info is below:
THE MISSING LYNX.
Athletic shoes have gone to extremes. Either you pay dearly for a big name or you settle for second rate knockoffs. But you've wised up. You're learning that a hot label doesn't always mean a great shoe. Now you're looking for quality that translates into real value. And here's where you'll find it. Ina line of athletic shoes for adults and children. Exercise, court and running shoes that will match excellence with any top brand. Lynx builds in the best of the best features, and leaves off the un-needed frills. You'll find them at Foot Locker side by side with Nike, Reebok, Puma, Adidas and the rest. Compare them feature for feature, including the price. You'll find what's been missing. Lynx.
Lynx
Available at Foot Locker. America's Most Complete Athletic Footwear Store.
Keds Milleniums 1981 vintage sneaker ad that features their patented innovative replacement "plug system."
Ad info is below:
HOW ONE PAIR OF KEDS COVERED 2,000 MILES.
Ultra Marathoner Stan Cottrell ran 66 miles a day, 48 days in a row to set a new _ world record: 3,168 miles coast-to-coast in just two pair of Keds Millennium Trainers. He kept this blistering pace without getting a blister, and without wearing himself or his Keds out once. That's durability. But what makes this feat even more incredible is that Stan put over 2,000 miles on one pair alone. In fact, he probably could have gone the entire distance in just one pair of Millenniums had he not needed a spare dry pair to switch into when the going got wet. Keds created the first 2,000 mile running shoe by looking at runners' needs from a common sense point of view.
DURABILITY. The Keds patented wear plug system. We put wear plugs at the critical wear areas of the sole. These SBR rubber wear plugs are constructed of a compound so durable that it 4 received the highest abrasion score in The Runner's World 1979 Shoe Survey. You can replace each wear plug yourself. Additional plugs are available at your local Keds dealer. Men's models: Millennium and Renaissance. Women's models: Phoenix and Seabreeze. STABILITY. A solid external heel counter keeps the foot firmly in place. COOLNESS. New open mesh design works like an air conditioner for the feet. COMFORT. No inside seams mean less chance of painful blistering. Weight. Just 9 Ozs. (Men's Size 9)
Here's a very old school 80s commercial for Kangaroos sneakers.
Adding to the sneaker history archive here's an old Kangaroos vintage sneaker advertisement from 1980. Keep your money wrinkled with the 'Roos pocket! 👟 💵
Ad info is below:
Now you CAN take it with you!
The pocket shoes.*
Every athlete in the family has a TAKE ALONG, problem . . . Here's the ideal solution . . . two permanent and concealed zippered pockets, skillfully crafted into every pair of KANGAROOS ... all combined in a comfortable, light weight, top performance running shoe. Ideal for locker, home and car keys . . . money and messages . . . etc.
Soon at better grade sporting goods and department stores.
*Pat. Pending @Envoys U.S.A., Inc. 1979 Maryland Heights, Mo. 63043
Hot damn the Lynx is loose! 👟🐆👀🔥 Lynx sneakers were put out by Footlocker back in the day and this ad is from 1985.
The Lynx is loose.
Catch it at Foot Locker.
Lynx GRS 1. Fast. Agile. Aggressive. Ready to challenge any adversary. The newest name in high performance footwear. A major leap forward for the serious male and female runner. Look at the anatomy. Long lasting suede and nylon mesh uppers. Unique heel counter stabilizer adds rear foot stability, and notched, padded :ollar gives extra protection for the Achilles tendon. New compressed EVA midsole delivers greater 'shock dispersion and flexibility. And Lynx introduces a totally new concept in outsole design that disperses shock like never before. GRS 1 incorporates every state of the art feature designed to make it one of the greatest long distance training shoes ever to hit the road.
And there's a line of Lynx styles right behind it for basketball, tennis and aerobics. What we haven't told you about Lynx is the price. We'll leave that news to the people at Foot Locker. They've got it first.
Lynx
Exclusive outsole pattern: dual density carbon rubber, multifaceted studs spread on impact for maximum shock dissipation
Here's a 1980 vintage Foot Locker sneaker ad featuring the Spalding Super Flite 🔥 sneaker. I posted another ad with Reggie Jackson rockin' the Super Flites here.
Run to Foot Locker before you dash off down the wrong path.
At Foot Locker, we'll make sure you get off on the right path with the proper shoes for your particular style of running.
Whether you're into jogging, track, cross-country—or just running around, everything's right at your feet at Foot Locker. We've got the biggest selection of the biggest names in men's and women's athletic shoes in America.
We've also got all the running accessories and clothing you'll need. That'll save you a lot of running around to different stores—so you can spend more time running where you want. Foot Locker. The run-away favorite.
Spalding Super Flite
Nike Tailwind
New Balance 620
Nike Tempest
Adidas Lady Orion
Saucony Hornet
Etonic Bonne Bell
Etonic Stabilizer
Nike Liberator
Nike Bermuda
Adidas Marathon 80
Nike Waffle Trainer II
Nike Daybreak
Adidas TRX Trainer
Brooks RT-1
foot locker
America’s most complete athletic footwear store.
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