Brooks Vantage, Lady Vantage, Vantage Supreme and Vantage Supreme 1978 vintage sneaker ad

Today we’ve go an old school ad for Brooks running shoes featuring their Vantage, Lady Vantage, Vantage Supreme and Vantage Supreme model runners from 1978. This original vintage print advertisement is available over at our Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

designed for dedicated runners ...

Vantage, the training flat Runner's World rated #1 **and Lady Vantage, are designed with improved breathable nylon mesh uppers, lacing loops, Varus Wedge,* Soft Support System with Heel Cup, reinforced racing stud sole* and the innovative perforated mid-sole.*

Vantage Supreme and Lady Vantage Supreme

have a stitch less all leather vamp and durable woven nylon uppers plus the Varus Wedge*, Soft Support System with Heel Cup, reinforced racing stud sole* and innovative perforated mid-soles.*

All Brooks VANTAGE models feature:

Reinforced Racing Stud Sole*. The outside heel strike area of the sole has been built-up to increase wearability and special racing studs afford increased traction.

Perforated Mid-Sole with scientifically aligned perforations that greatly increase both the shock absorption and flexibility characteristics while decreasing weight.

Soft Support System with Heel Cup is designed to seat the heel in the shoe for increased comfort and better control while also cushioning the metatarsal heads at toe off. Compression forms the Soft Support System materials to provide continued positive f it.

Varus Wedge*, a mid-sole wedge which is approximately 3 to 4 degrees thicker at the inner portion of the heel to equalize the force of heel contact or foot strike. This permits even distribution of impact shock while lessening abnormal pronation of the foot.

At Brooks it's how you rate our shoes that counts!

BROOKS Shoe Mfg. Co. Inc Hanover, Pa. 17331

Brooks vintage Super Villanova 1970s sneakers ad

Here’s a great 1978 colorful vintage print ad for the Brooks Super Villanova vintage running shoes. This original vintage sneaker print ad is available over at our Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

New from BROOKS

Super Villanova

To the hundreds of thousands of runners that were so pleased with the Brooks Villanova, we present...

Super Villanova with the great features and value of the original Villanova, plus the scientifically designed perforated mid-sole· for greater cushioning and flexibility, plus the Brooks racing stud sole.

In addition, Brooks Super Villanova has the wide flared heel, crepe heel wedge, full padded heel, terry cloth sock lining, arch support, nylon upper with suede leather tip and counter pocket. Half and full sizes 4 - 12 and 13. Once you try the Brooks Super Villanova we believe you'll give them your personal endorsement!

*Pat. Pend.

BROOKS

SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331

Hoop Stars: Brooks The Transition 1983 Vintage High Top Shoes Basketball Sneakers

Brooks is known for running but in the 1980’s they put together a legit group of high tops. This ad is for ‘The Transition’ model retro high tops from 1983 featuring an ankle support system called ‘feetbelts.’

Ad info is below:

Fasten your feetbelts.

The Transition's feetbelt system wraps your ankles for support and protection.

The higher you fly and the harder you play, the more your feet need feetbelts. The ultimate support system that pro-tects your ankles with two self-adhesive straps on the outside. Plus two reinforced nylon bands on the inside.

Together they act just like a trainer's tape.

Feetbelts aren't just a showy sub-stitute for lacing. They're an integral part of the new Brooks 'Transition. A shoe created to cope with today's harder run-ning, higher jumping player. A lightweight shoe with a more flex-ible sole and incredible gripping power. On wood, on asphalt, or whatever surface you play on.

A tougher shoe with a rugged leather upper that supports your foot at all the key stress points. In short, a shoe that plays the game the way you play the game. To win. So make the transition and fasten your feetbelts. For smoother take-offs, safer. landings.

Ask for the new Brooks 'fransition wherever the best athletic footwear is sold.

The Transition

BROOKS

High performance from the ground up.

Brooks Vantage, Vanguard and Victor 1970s vintage sneakers ad

Here’s another old school ad for Brooks 1970s Vantage, Vanguard and Victor running shoes.

Ad info is below:

Brooks Announces

NEW VARUS WEDGE and SOFT SUPPORT SYSTEM
SCIENTIFICALLY DESIGNED TRAINING SHOES FOR THE SERIOUS RUNNER.

Brooks has developed through extensive research. the VARUS WEDGE and the exclusive SOFT SUPPORT SYSTEM w/HEEL CUP. Simply stated. these remarkable innovations provide for greater stability. increased heel and foot protection. plus greater running efficiency while decreasing muscle and tendon fatigue. 'Mg

THE VARUS WEDGE is a mid-sole wedge 1/8" thicker at the inner portion of the shoe The VARUS WEDGE offers benefits throughout the various stages of running as follows

Heel Contact or Foot Strike
Normally, initial contact with the ground is made on the outer border of the heel, hence stress is concentrated on a very small surface area causing unusual heel wear and increased shock. The VARUS WEDGE permits greater surface area of contact, distributes im-pact shock more evenly resulting in uni-form heel wear and decreased heel strike shock.

Full Foot Contact
When the entire foot is on the ground the VARUS WEDGE is thicker under the medialongitudinal arch (inner arch) hence giving support to this area. This increased support lessens abnormal pronation of the foot as the arch flat-tens, thereby making the foot a stronger, more efficient structure.

Toe-Off
Since the VARUS WEDGE at mid-stance decreases abnormal pronation, a more stable toe-off occurs.

EXCLUSIVE SOFT SUPPORT SYSTEM w/HEEL CUP by BROOKS

Research has shown that the shoe must grasp the heel at the counter area if it is to provide support and help control abnormal pronation. The Brooks Soft Support System w/Heel Cup is designed to seat the heel in the shoe for in-creased comfort and better control. The support also cushions the metatarsal heads at toe off and fills in the gap to help prevent Morton’s foot syndrome. Compression forms the SORT SUPPORT SYSTEM and a continued positive comfortable fit is insured.

These new models feature the VARUS WEDGE and SOFT SUPPORT SYSTEM WHEEL CUP

VANTAGE-430 Air cooling, nylon mesh upper, leather toe and heel, long wearing Racing Stud soles.

VANGUARD-435 Air cooling, nylon mesh upper, leather toe and heel, long wearing, natural ZigZag sole.

VICTOR-425 High-tenacity nylon upper, long wearing, Octopus suction sole.

Available at your authorized BROOKS dealer

'Patent Pending

BROOKS
America's Great Athletic Shoes
Shoe Manufacturing Company, Inc. • Hanover, PA 17331

Brooks 253-RF Villanova II 1977 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a vintage advertisement for the Brooks Villanova II running shoes which were ranked by Runner's World as the "Best training shoe value" of 1977.

Ad info is below:

New from Brooks

Here it is! A racing flat that incorporates all the features of the Brooks VILLANOVA II, ranked by Runner's World as the "Best training shoe value".

253-RF by Brooks - Long Distance Runners will appreciate the support and stability of this 8 oz. super-light racing flat. The weight is out, yet the top features are in. Firm counter, 2 7/8" wide flared heel, 318" heel lift, durable sole make-up with long wearing out-sole, cushion soft light weight in-sole, blue nylon uppers, blaze red and white accent, with stitch free toe area. Full & half sizes: narrow 8 to 11; medium 4 to 12 & 13; wide 8 to 11.

ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR WOMEN

210 Women's VILLANOVA II Designed with all the features of the top-ranked VILLANOVA II. The new model has powder blue nylon uppers with white accents, leather reinforced toe and heel, sole make-up includes long wearing out-sole with wide flared heel for greater stability, cushion soft in-sole, fully padded over non-breakable rigid heel counter, solid shank sup-port covered with sponge. Full & half sizes: 4 to 12 and 13.

214 Women's Casual Training or Leisure Shoe Light beige full grain leather with attractive dark brown accents, fully padded heel and collar, towel sock lining and foam arch support, three tier Brooks sole with beige heel wedge. A comfortable all-around shoe. Full & half sizes: 4 to 12 and 13.

Available August 1977 at your quality sporting goods dealer or athletic footwear store.

BROOKS
SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331