Saucony Hornet, Trainer 1980, Ms. Gripper and Dove II vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a 1979 vintage sneaker ad for Saucony featuring the Hornet, Trainer 1980, Ms. Gripper and Dove II vintage running shoe models. The Hornet and Trainer 1980 received Runner’s World 5-star honors.

Ad info is below:

Not one, but two Saucony running shoes rated 5-Stars by Runner's World

Hornet — This Runners World 5-Star Shoe is listed as “an excellent shoe. Very good construction, excellent buy. We recommend this shoe highly." It was ranked #1 for rearfoot impact absorption

Trainer 1980 — Given a #1 ranking for flexibility, this Runner's World 5-Star Shoe was called "A brand new excellent shoe… We recommend this shoe." It’s made with soft foam replacing the insole board.

Ms. Gripper — Rated 4-Stars by Runner's World. “Excellent rearfoot cushioning." Saucony's second generation in a long line of fine women's running shoes.

Dove II — "Excellent rearfoot impact protection... " says Runner's World. "Best buy for the money. We recommend it." Rated an RW 4-Star Shoe.

Were pleased. But were not surprised: We've been making quality shoes in Kutztown since 1898. We know what it takes to make a shoe that provides maximum comfort and support. So we're not surprised that these two were given top ranking. Or that our two women's models are Runner's World 4-Star Shoes.

The only thing surprising about Saucony is our price. Each of our top-rated shoes is the lowest priced shoe of its type. But we're not about to sit back and rest on our stars. We're committed to old-fashioned pride of craftsman-ship. And we're dedicated to finding design improvements to make our top-rated shoes even better. So don't be surprised to find Saucony out in front. In the ratings ... and the running.

SAUCONY SHOE MFG. CO.,INC.
A Subsidiary of Hyde Athletic 'Industries, Inc.
12 Peach St . Kutztown, PA 19530 (215) 683-8711

Saucony Ms. Gripper 1978 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a 1978 Ms. Gripper ad by Saucony, because she should have dope sneakers too.

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Introducing Ms. Gripper!

The women's training flat that's running ahead of its time.

Proven Designed and made specifically for women on a last that's proven best-fitting for women.

Improved Featuring a lighter, long-wearing waffle-type Studsole . . . a Saucony exclusive for best cushioning.

Comfortable Uppers are open-nylon mesh for cool, dry comfort. Every foot-touching part is fully padded.

Secure Pre-molded fiber counter assures maximum heel stability for the life of the shoe.

Saucony's Ms. Gripper is a new generation . . . daughter of the top-rated Dove, sister of the famous Gripper. Ms. Gripper is the leading contender for number-one women's training flat for 1978. And it's available right now! Saucony makes more women's training shoes for serious runners than any other manufacturer . . . part of the full line of Saucony running and track shoes for women and men. Without a doubt, Ms. Gripper is running ahead of its time, because it's available right now! Ask for Ms. Gripper at your running shop or sporting goods store.

saucony SHOE MFG. CO. INC.

A Subsidiary of Hyde Athlettc Industries, Inc

12 Peach St Kutztown, PA 19530 (215) 683-8711

1979 Athlete's Foot Saucony vintage sneaker ad ​

Here's a 1979 Athlete's Foot ad for the Saucony Hornet, Trainer 1980, Gripper, Ms. Gripper, Dove II and Racer 1980 kicks.

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His and Hers

8850 Hornet 👟

8866 Trainer 1980 👟

8852 Gripper👟

8862 Ms. Gripper

8863 Dove II 👟

8867 Racer 1980 👟

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Jogging. Training. Marathon. Racing. Saucony offers the right tread and the right shoe construction for all running. Let the experienced specialists at THE ATHLETE'S FOOT the athlete's foot stores make sure you get just the right Saucony shoe for The Foot. your kind of running. For men and women, in colors you like. Count on the specialists! Available only at participating stores. 

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Saucony 80s vintage sneaker advertisement

Cool old school sneaker advertisement from 1980 featuring the Saucony Hornet, Trainer 1980, Ms. Gripper and Dove II. This original vintage Saucony sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

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SAUCONY SHOEMAKERS

combine old-fashioned craftsmanship with modern technology to produce some of the finest running shoes in the world. 

We've been making quality shoes along the Saucony Creek in Kutztown since 1898. These four craftsmen alone represent a combined total of 135 years of shoemaking experience. Saucony makes a full line of running shoes for men and women ... quality training and racing flats retailing from $20 to $30. All made in the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition for craftsmanship available to your favorite running shop or sporting goods dealer from five warehouses across the country. That's Saucony (SOCK-a-knee) running shoes. Ask for them by name. 

Hornet: Ranked #1 for rearfoot impact absorption and called "an excellent shoe. Very good construction, excellent buy. We recommend this shoe highly." Available in widths. 

Trainer 1980: Made with soft foam replacing the insole board, it was given a #1 ranking for flexibility, and listed as "A brand new excellent shoe ... We recommend this shoe." 

Ms. Gripper: Cited for "Excellent rearfoot cushioning," this shoe has a pre-molded fiber counter for maxi-mum heel stability. Features open-nylon mesh uppers and waffle-type studsole. 

Dove II: RW noted, "Excellent rear-foot impact protection ... Best buy for the money. We recommend it." This shoe features full nylon uppers. Its sole has non-slip suction cup design tread.

saucony SHOE MFG. CO., INC.
A Subsidiary of Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc.
12 Peach St., Kutztown, PA 19530 (215) 683-8711