Vintage Runner's World Magazines 'Outstanding Shoes of 1979' insert - Page 2

Here’s another vintage insert from Runner's World Magazines with the first set of their 'Outstanding Shoes of 1979' and featuring various awesome vintage running shoes of the 1970s from EB Brutting, Etonic, New Balance, Nike, Osaga, Saucony, (Asics) Tiger, and Tred 2. The original authentic print version of this insert is available over at our RewindRunning.com shop. You can check out page 1 featuring vintage running shoes of the 1970s by adidas, Braun Bilt, Brooks, Converse, Diadora and EB Brutting here.

Page info is below:

TOP SHOES AT A GLANCE

Runner's World Magazines Outstanding Shoes of 1979

EB Brutting Sao Paulo

RW-5 Star (Men's Racing) RW-4

Etonic KM 501

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

Etonic Lady Street Fighter

RW-4 Star (Women's Training)

Etonic Street Fighter

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

New Balance Cross-Country

RW-4 Star (Men's Racing)

New Balance 320

RW-5 Star (Men's Training)

New Balance Trail

RW-5 Star (Men's Training) RW-5

New Balance Women 320

RW-5 Star (Women's Training)

Nike Elite

RW-5 Star (Men's Racing)

Nike Lady Waffle Trainer

RW-4 Star (Women's Training)

Nike LD-V

RW-5 Star (Men's Training)

Nike Roadrunner I

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

Nike Senorita Cortez I

RW-4 Star (Women's Training)

Nike Sting

RW-4 Star (Men's Racing)

Nike Waffle Racer

RW-5 Star (Men's Racing)

Osaga Caliente

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

Osaga Feather

RW-4 Star (Women's Training)

Saucony Dove II

RW-4 Star (Women's Training)

Saucony Hornet

RW-5 Star (Men's Training)

Saucony Ms Gripper

RW-4 Star (Women's Training)

Saucony Trainer 1980

RW-5 Star (Men's Training)

Tiger Enduro

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

Tiger Tigress

RW-5 Star (Women's Training)

Tred 2 Lady Zephyr

RW-4 Star (Women's Training)

Vintage Runner's World Magazines 'Outstanding Shoes of 1979' insert

Here’s an old vintage insert from Runner's World Magazines with the first set of their 'Outstanding Shoes of 1979' and featuring various vintage running shoes of the 1970s from adidas, Braun Bilt, Brooks, Converse, Diadora and EB Brutting. The original authentic print version of this insert is available over at our RewindRunning.com shop.

Page info is below:

TOP SHOES AT A GLANCE

Runner's World Magazines Outstanding Shoes of 1979

Adidas Dragon

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

Adidas Lady Orion

RW-4 Star (Women's Training)

Adidas Lady TRX Comp

RW-5 Star (Women's Racing)

Adidas Orion

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

Adidas Runner

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

Adidas TRX Comp

RW-5 Star (Men's Racing)

Braunbilt Exxit

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

Brooks Delta

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

Brooks Lady Vantage

RW-5 Star (Women's Training) R

Brooks Lady Vantage Sup

RW-5 Star (Women's Training)

Brooks Vantage

RW-5 Star (Men's Training)

Brooks Vantage Sup

W-5 Star (Men's Training)

Converse Arizona

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

Converse Invitational

RW-5 Star (Men's Racing)

Converse Women WCTrainer II

RW-4 Star (Women's Training)

Converse WC Marathoner

RW-4 Star (Men's Racing)

Converse Trainer II

RW-5 Star (Men's Training)

Diadora Rally

RW-4 Star (Men's Training)

EB Brutting Marathon

RW-4 Star (Men's Racing)

EB Brutting Race Walker

RW-4 Star (Men's Racing)

Converse Arizona and World Class 84 vintage sneaker ad from 1981

Here’s an old vintage ad from back in the day for the Converse Arizona 84 and World Class 84.

Ad info is below:

All across the country runners depend on light, comfortable Converse training shoes. Converse rt knows the injury and soreness problems that runners are prone to. So Converse builds support and protection right into the design of our shoes. Our new Arizona 84TM for advanced runners uses high technology to help reduce strain over long distances. Our new Converse World Class® 84 training shoe compensates for the form and fatigue problems of intermediate runners by providing extra support and control. *Converse makes the shoes of the stars in every sport. Running, basketball, tennis, racquetball, baseball, football, soccer. If running is your sport, you don't want soreness and injuries to stop you. And that's the best reason in the world to wear Converse shoes. Because Converse keeps America running.

CONVERSE
Converse. 1981. An Allied Chemical Company.

RUNNER'S WINGS.

Vintage Converse Arizona sneaker ad from 1980

Here’s an old 1980 Converse ad for the Arizona model runners. If you want to learn more we previously posted another ad for this model here.

Ad info is below:

INTRODUCING THE PERFECT SHOE FOR AN IMPERFECT WORLD. THE NEW CONVERSE ARIZONA:
Wherever you run, there's a surface out to get you...hard, unyielding pavement; rough, uneven dirt; soft, unpredictable turf. The pounding, twisting punishment you absorb on these surfaces is incredible. Now, Converse has a shoe that puts the odds in your favor.

The Converse Arizona, A Totally Integrated Running System
At Converse we believe that a high-performance training shoe should combine stability, shock absorption and traction. The Arizona features an Integrated Running System* engineered with precisely this in mind.

Stability
Over-pronation, the leading cause of runners' injuries, is minimized through the unique Heel Lock System', which wraps the counter snugly around the heel and literally locks it in place. This feature combined with a rein-forced nylon mesh upper and molded insole provides a degree of stability you just can't get in any other shoe.

Shock Absorption
Hard surfaces shouldn't be hard on your legs. That's why the Arizona features a midsole layer of Sport Cell', a highly shock absorbent material designed exclusively for Converse. This substance not only dissipates the initial impact of heel-strike, but also effectively directs residual shock out the side of the sole.

Superior Traction — On Every Surface
Because man does not run on pavement alone, the new Arizona is designed with extra traction features. Our Toe Propulsion Ridge maximizes traction on toeoff. The scientifically designed outsole studs reinforce critical wear areas... a must for all-surface running. And our Heel Wear Bar reinforces the primary impact area... helping the Arizona, and you, last miles longer. Converse believes all these features work together to make the Arizona a fast, safe, comfortable training shoe over any surface. Whether you run on the pavement, through the park, or on country roads, we're confident that the new Arizona will make a good hard run easier on your legs.

⋆ CONVERSE an ELTRA company
*Patent Pending Converse 1979

Ambi "Warrior" vintage sneaker ad ​from 1979

Today we've got this old school late 70s vintage sneaker ad for the Ambi "Warrior." AMBI was a brand out of Arkansas and made some pretty cool looking kicks back in the day. Apparently these running shoes 'outranked' every other shoe of their time.

Ad info is below:

SAFETY FIRST

Safety and protection of the runner has always been Ambi's first priority, providing the runner the best possible shoe without sacrificing any injury-protection features…..So, the Runner's World test results (right) of Ambi out-ranking all the top-rated shoes for safety and protection did not surprise the folks at Ambi…..Removable, washable sockliner (by Powers) adds extra cushioned protection and comfort.

AMBI

THE AMERICAN SPIRIT

★ That's the premise on which Ambi was founded.

★ That's what recent tests sponsored by Runner's World magazine reveal.

COMPARE THE 1980 TEST RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

The AMBI "Warrior" outranked all these top-rated shoes (and others) in the listed safety and protection features:

REARFOOT IMPACT—Adidas Marathon, New Balance 620, Nike Daybreak, Autry Mach II, Converse Arizona, Pony Targa VSD, Saucony Hornet.

FOREFOOT IMPACT—Brooks Supreme Villanova, Osaga KT-26, Adidas Marathon, Etonic Stabilizer, Saucony Hornet, Brooks Silver Streak, Etonic Streetfighter.

REARFOOT CONTROL—Brooks Vantage, Autry Concorde, Nike Daybreak, Puma Fast Rider, Brooks Vantage Supreme, New Balance 620, Etonic Stabilizer.

TRACTION—Adidas Marathon, Autry Concorde, Brooks Vantage, Puma Fast Rider, Nike Daybreak, Brooks Vantage Supreme, Etonic Streetfighter, Brooks Supreme Villanova, Osaga KT-26, Brooks Silver Streak, Wilson Force 5.

AMBI, PO BOX 249, JONESBORO, AR 72401 — Phone Toll Free 800-643-0099