Tred2 1978 vintage sneaker ad for the Zephyr model running shoes

Today we’ve got a 1978 vintage sneaker ad from Starting Line Sports for Tred2’s Zephyr model runners. Tred 2 started out as a brand that resoled shoes in San Jose, CA before eventually starting up their own brand. If you want to learn more about their history you can see some other old ads Tred 2 advertisements here.

Ad info is below:

ZEPHYR by TRED2

An exciting new training shoe steams into the running shoe market from Tred-2, long famous for its quality tennis shoes. The Zephyr puts you on the right track with a revolutionary honeycomb-based sole that combines with waffles to reduce the instability found with most waffled soles. Durability is increased since the honeycomb foundation provides new gripping edges and wearing surface as the waffles wear away. Its sleek, seamless upper is virtually blisterproof. Blue nylon with blue trim in men's sizes 6-12 & 13. White nylon with blue trim in women's sizes 4-10. $29.95

STARTING LINE SPORTS P.O. Box 8, Mt. View, CA 94042.

Tred 2 vintage sneaker resoling print ad from 1977

Prior to making high quality running shoes Tred 2 cut their teeth in footwear by repairing old running shoes. Rory Fuerst, who began Tred 2, now is the CEO of Keen.

Ad info is below:

Tred 2 1977 vintage sneaker print ad

Tred 2 makes the difference.

Before. 👟 After. 👟

Over 300,000 tennis, running, and athletic shoe owners have relied upon Tred 2 to turn their worn out "befores" into totally rebuilt "afters:' Our factory remanufacturing process includes new soles, new arch support and inner soles, new laces, and repair of cracks and tears. All for just $13.95. So instead of throwing them away, send them to Tred 2. You'll get them back just like new, but already broken in.

Tred 2, Inc.,
Dept. 100,
2510 Channing Avenue
San Jose, CA 951

Tred2 "Double D" vintage sneaker ad ​

Tred 2 "Double D" Vintage sneaker print ad. Another cool old sneaker brand that was made in the USA back in the day.

DOUBLE D:
THE ONE SHOE THAT DELIVERS THE TWO THINGS YOUR FOOT NEEDS MOST.

Rearfoot stability and forefoot cushion. That's hard to get in one shoe. That's why TRED 2 invented some-thing called the Double Durometer midsole. A durometer is a measure of firmness or softness of a material. We made the Double with two different ones because your foot wants it that way. When it hits, your rear-foot needs a thicker cushion for shock absorption and then a firmer density midsole for stability and prevention of over-pronation. Your fore-foot needs a softer midsole for easy flex and cushion on toe-off. With the TRED 2 Double D'," your foot doesn't have to com-promise.

Your heel gets a durometer of 35. Your forefoot gets one of 30. Your eye will see the difference in color and your foot will feel it in comfort. Combine Double D"with a light nylon upper reinforced with suede for durability. A unique flex tip for increased forward mobility. And a two-level honeycomb outer sole for superior traction and longer wear. It all adds up to only 297 grams (size 9). The TRED 2 Double D. Because your foot wants the best of two shoes when it can only wear one.

TRED 2 SPORT SHOES
2510 Channing Avenue
San Jose, CA 95131