AAU BIG "D" vintage sneaker advertisement from 1978
Here’s a vintage sneaker ad from 1978 for the AAU BIG “D” suede basketball shoes. These sneakers came equipped with a "quarter sweep for toughness" 👊 and a "molded waffle sole for fancy footwork." This ad made me wonder where have I seen this logo before? 🤔
Ad info is below:
AAU SHOES
BASKETBALL SHOES
FOOTWORK THAT WORKS
AAU Basketball Shoes play as hard as you do. They give you the look and feel of a champion.
AAU BIG "D" SUEDE
These are the basketball shoes that court good sports with comfort and style. Royal blue suede leather uppers with split suede leather quarter sweep for toughness. Fully padded tongue and collar and cushioned arch to insure comfort. Ribbed toe bumper and molded waffle sole for fancy footwork. Men's and boys' sizes in royal blue suede.
AVAILABLE AT FINE DEPARTMENT STORES AND SHOE STORES EVERYWHERE
Distributed by INTERMARK SHOE COMPANY
A Division of International Seaway Trading Corporation
1382 West 9th Street • Cleveland, Ohio 44113
AAU LW-3103 vintage sneaker ad from 1981
Here’s a vintage 1981 ad for the AAU LW-3103 upside down swoosh running shoes featuring Frank Giannino. Frank held a 36 year long Guinness World Record for the fastest run across America, 3,067 miles in 46 days, 8 hours, and 36 minutes. The record was beaten in 2016 by Pete Kostelnick who completed the trek in 42 days, 6 hours, and 30 minutes. This original vintage AAU upside down swoosh sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.
Ad info is below:
AAU SHOES
BREAK THE COAST TO COAST RECORD.
The coast to coast run. The ultimate test of performance for a man and his shoes. One man and one brand of shoes did it. Frank Giannino in AAU LW-3103 took on America's toughest terrain and beat it. Smashing the transcontinental running record. 3,103 miles. In 46 days, 8 hours, 36 minutes. And now that the new record is set, Giannino sets the record straight about his choice of AAU Shoes: "The shoe offers excellent rear foot impact, minimizing the shock on the back of the legs and the lower back. It represents super craftsman-ship in design and manufacturing. And it outlasts the average running shoe... and the price is right:'
Surprisingly priced to retail under $25. At the best of stores everywhere.
THE FOOTWEAR OF CHAMPIONS
DISTRIBUTED BY INTERMARK SHOE COMPANY
A Division of International Seaway Trading Corp.
1382 W. 9th St. • Cleveland, Ohio 44113 • (216) 696-7800
AAU Leader 1979 upside down swoosh vintage sneaker ad
AAU 1979 “Off and Running” vintage sneaker ad.
Here’s a late 70s ad for AAU shoes "Leader" sneaker featuring the AAU upside down swoosh logo..
OFF AND RUNNING.
AAU Shoes take the serious runner seriously. Our shoes — like the AAU Leader — are built to exacting technological standards. Durability, exceptional comfort, superior traction, built-in shock-proofing, integrity of support are the qualities by which AAU Shoes are measured. Try on a pair. You'll know the difference.
THE FOOTWEAR OF CHAMPIONS
Available at fine department and specialty stores everywhere.
