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

Brooks Villanova 1978 vintage sneakers ad

Here’s an old 1978 vintage sneaker ad for Brooks Villanova men’s and women’s model running shoes from back in the day. This original vintage Brooks running print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

BROOKS
Villanova

Training Flats

Designed to give you comfort, style and value.

401 Villanova (Men's)
Runner's World has placed this model among its top choices for the past 2 years and it continues to be one of the most popular training flats in America today! Nylon upper with suede leather tip and counter pocket, full padded heel, terry cloth sock lining with support, 3 tier octopus sole flared and and wrapped, shock ab-sorbing crepe heel wedge.

402 Villanova (Men's)
Incorporates the exact features of the highly ranked 401 with a tan nylon and suede upper, dark brown trim and heel wedge.

214 Villanova (Women's)
Identical to the 210B except with tan nylon and suede uppers, chocolate brown trim and shock absorbing heel wedge in mocha.

210B Villanova (Women's)
Stylish, comfortable, a great value plus excellent ratings by Runner's World. Nylon and suede upper, full padded heel, terry cloth sock lining with arch support, shock absorbing crepe heel wedge with flared and wrapped outsole. Considered one of the best values available.

It's how you rate our shoes that counts...thanks for choosing Brooks.

BROOKS
SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. HANOVER, PA. 17331

Brooks Vantage, Villanova, Vanguard and Texan 1977 vintage running shoes ad

Today we’ve got a vintage 1977 sneaker ad for the Brooks Vantage, Villanova, Vanguard and Texan. This original vintage Brooks print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

Rated Number One by Runner's World

Brooks VANTAGE is rated the #1 training flat in the 1977 Runner's World shoe survey. The unique VARUS WEDGE concept and the specially designed racing stud sole earned this new shoe its #1 ranking.

Brooks VILLANOVA, last year's best value, continues to rank high in the Runner's World ratings and remains one of the most popular training flats among serious runners.

Brooks VANGUARD features the revolutionary VARUS WEDGE plus excellent overall support and exceptional fore foot cushioning.

Brooks TEXAN is the world class racing flat that Runner's World ranked first in 3 out of 5 categories.

BROOKS
America’s Great Athletic Shoes
Hanover • Pennsylvania 17331

Brooks 1980 Super Villanova vintage running shoes ad

Here’s another 1980 vintage sneaker ad, this time for the Brooks 1980 Super Villanova running shoes.

Ad info is below:

LESS SHOE FOR YOUR MONEY.

The suggested list price of our new Super Villanova lightweight trainer is only $29.95. Now, a lot of training shoes sell for roughly that price. But the Super Villanova weighs in at a mere 270.3 grams in size 9. Which is pretty amazing, when you compare it with these other training shoes:

Shoe Weight Suggested Retail Price
Brooks Super Villanova 270.3g $29.95
Nike Daybreak 306.1g $42.95
Adidas Marathon Trainer 289.2g $39.90
Etonic Stabilizer
Osaga KT-26 326A8 327.7g $39.95 $39.95

Source October 1979, Runner, World

But just because the new Super Villanova is light, doesn't mean it's less comfortable. There's a mildly flared heel and a My/T/ Lite' midsole, which help to make the new Super Villanova comfortable and 10% more shock absorbent than it was before. The sole wears twice as long, too. That's because it's made of a new rubber compound called Brooks B-10, and it's triple reinforced at the critical heel strike point. (No wonder the Super Villanova earned a 5-Star Rating for 1980.)
MEN'S/WOMEN'S SUPER VILLANOVA

MEN'S SUPER VILLANOVA So if you're looking for a durable, lightweight training shoe at a reasonable price, try on the Brooks Super Villanova, It's a lot less shoe for the money.

WOMEN'S SUPER VILLANOVA

BROOKS

1980 Brooks Shoe Mfg.Co.,Inc., Hanover, PA 17331