Saucony vintage 1979 sneaker ad for the Hornet and Trainer 1980 running shoes

Here’s a 1979 vintage sneaker ad for Saucony for the Hornet and Trainer 1980 running shoe models. This is from back in the day when sneakers were made in the USA. This original vintage Saucony print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

Share the road with a runner! Saucony
Its no accident runners wear Saucony shoes!

RW5-Star ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆

You can see why our "Share the road..:' bumper sticker is such a favorite with runners. Runners also know when Runners World Magazine gives shoes a "5 Star Rating" they have to be good. Saucony running shoes are. Another thing. You'll find Saucony priced well below other popular running shoes. That's because they're made by third and fourth generation American shoemakers. Craftsmen who know how to put a perfect running shoe together without charging run-away prices. Top quality at sensible prices. That's why it's no accident runners prefer Saucony running shoes. Try them. (For a FREE "Share the road..:' bumper sticker talk to your local sporting goods dealer or favorite running shop.)

HORNET New features include a seamless toe pattern and tighter fitting heel counter for better foot control. Still a tremendous value. Ranked #1 for rearfoot impact absorption. Available in widths. A,

TRAINER 1980 TRAINER 1980 The top of our line, designed for the serious runner. Unique slip-lasted construction means soft foam replaces the insole board. Extremely lightweight. Features grip-fit heel counter, seamless toe construction and stud-type sole. Ranked #1 for flexibility. In blue or tan.

Saucony
...performance you can't outrun.

A product of Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc.
432 Columbia Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

Saucony The Dove and more 1977 womens vintage sneakers ad

A couple of days ago I posted a 1970 Converse 3 stripe vintage sneaker ad. Today we’re back with another 1970s three stripe logo sneaker ad, this time from Saucony in 1977. The models in this ad are the Dove, Ms. Coach, Venus, Spikette and Ms. Star.

Ad info is below:

saucony
FOREMOST PRODUCER OF SHOES FOR THE WOMAN ATHLETE…
Introducing
A NEW GNERATION OF ATHLETIC SHOES MADE FOR WOMEN

The Dove 8860N
THE IDEAL TRAINING FLAT FOR THE SERIOUS WOMAN RUNNER

Rated by Runner's World as the top shoe in its category All the performance features of SAUCONY'S finest men's training flats combined in a moderately priced shoe for women athletes.
• Built-up heel
• Soft, lightweight nylon upper
• Long-lasting, two layer suction cup sole
• Achilles tendon protector
• Rolled heel and toe
• Padded tongue and heel support
• Built-in arch support
• Full heel counter for firm fit
• Flexible
• Lightweight

6530N Ms. Coach The perfect all-around shoe for both coach and cheerleader.

8823 N Venus Lightweight women's track spike.

8870 Spikette For the no-nonsense female volleyball player.

0140 Ms. Star A quality all-purpose shoe for the woman athlete — for field hockey, soccer, softball, etc.

MADE IN THE U.S.A. FOR LEADING WOMEN ATHLETES FROM COAST TO COAST

SAUCONY SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
DIVISION OF HYDE ATHLETIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
2 Peach Street, Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530 Telephone: 215-683-8711

Saucony 1979 vintage sneaker ad for the Trainer and Ms. Trainer 1980

Here’s a 1979 Athlete’s Foot ad for the Saucony Trainer 1980 and Ms. Trainer 1980. This ad features some horribly difficult to read text but I had the OCR machine run the translation below. Saucony should bring these back.

Ad info is below:

Flexibility!

Durability!

You get both in the new Saucony Trainer 1980 and Ms. Trainer 1980 at THE ATHLETE’S FOOT stores.

The Saucony TRAINER 1980 is the only training shoe constructed with soft foam replacing the insote board under the sock liner. It helps you to run with ease - with minimum shock, and still gives you good support. A.RUNNER'S WORLD 5-star shoe.

The MS. TRAINER-1980 is constructed with an innovative hinged insole strip providing the flexibility and support she needs for miles of training. It’s the perfect shoe for the serious woman-runner.

Men's TRAINER 1980 in blue or tan. Ladies' MS. TRAINER 198D in blue at participating THE ATHLETE'S FOOT stores. No one knows the athlete's foot like The Athletes Foot.

Vintage kids sneaker comparison chart

Here's a comparison chart of highly rated kids trainers from 1981 featuring Adidas TRX, Autry Mach Ill, Brooks Kid Supreme, Hyde (Saucony) Jr. Hornet, Kid Power USA Sonic Track, Osaga Marathon, Puma Little Cat, Stride Rite Super-Z and Super-Z II. Adidas busted out the velour on those TRX.

​Info is below:

Manufacturers of children's running shoes have made tremendous strides in the last couple of years. These shoes are now, for the most part, small-scale images of their adult counterparts. 

Children's Training Shoes 

Manufacturer & Model Price Weight Special Features 

Adidas TRX Kid $22.95 140.8 g

Nylon upper w/velour parts; has ankle pad, padded heel collar and rigid heel-cup counter; foamed PVC insole. Heel width: 65 mm. Net heel lift: 9 mm. Thickness under ball of foot: 12 mm. Toe-box height: 18 mm. 

Autry Mach Ill $19.95 130 g

Nylon upper w/suede leather reinforce-ment; has ankle pad, padded heel collar and semi-rigid heel-cup counter; sponge rubber insole. Heel width: 62 mm. Net heel lift: 11 mm. Thickness under ball of foot: 15 mm. 

Brooks Kid Supreme $21.95 149.5 g

Nylon pak cloth upper w/blue suede trim; has ankle pad, padded heel collar and rigid heel-cup counter; terry-to-foam insole. Heel width: 64 mm. Net heel lift: 9 mm. Thickness under ball of foot: 10 mm. Toe-box height: 16 mm. 

Hyde (Saucony) Jr. Hornet $21.95 202.1 g

Nylon oxford cloth upper combined to foam and tricot; rigid heel-cup counter; fi-berboard insole. Heel width: 59 mm. Net heel lift: 14 mm. Thickness under ball of foot: 11 mm. Toe-box height: 15 mm. 

Kid Power USA Sonic Track $23.95—Yth. $24.95—Boys' 175.5 g

Nylon mesh upper w/suede; has ankle pad, padded heel collar and rigid heel-cup counter; insole is of 2-way stretch nylon over neoprene. Heel width: 61 mm. Net heel lift: 5 mm. Thickness under ball of foot: 11 mm. Toe-box height: 17 mm. 

Osaga Marathon $29.95 160.1 g

Nylon upper w/suede leather; has ankle pad, padded heel collar and rigid heel-cup counter; insole is 2-way stretch nylon over neoprene sponge. Heel width: 62 mm. Net heel lift: 16 mm. Thickness under ball of foot: 7 mm. Toe-box height: 26 mm. 

Puma Little Cat $19.95 186 g

Nylon upper w/suede leather; has ankle pad, padded heel collar and rigid heel-cup counter; texon fiber insole. Heel width: 64 mm. Net heel lift: 8 mm. Thickness under ball of foot: 10 mm. Toe-box height: 17 mm. 

Stride Rite Super-Z $24 166.8 g

Super-Z II $28 173.7 g 

Super-Z has 420 Denier nylon upper; Super-Z II has nylon mesh upper; both have ankle pad, padded heel collar and rigid heel-cup counter; both have Texon 507 3-iron in-sole. Heel width: (Super-Z) 60 mm; (Super-Z II) 60 mm. Net heel lift: (Super-Z) 15 mm; (Super-Z II) 14 mm. Thickness under ball of foot: (Super-Z) 11 mm; (Super-Z II) 10 mm. Toe-box height: (Super-Z) 21 mm; (Super-Z II) 22 mm.