Brooks Vantage, Lady Vantage, Vantage Supreme and Vantage Supreme 1978 vintage sneaker ad

Today we’ve go an old school ad for Brooks running shoes featuring their Vantage, Lady Vantage, Vantage Supreme and Vantage Supreme model runners from 1978. This original vintage print advertisement is available over at our Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

designed for dedicated runners ...

Vantage, the training flat Runner's World rated #1 **and Lady Vantage, are designed with improved breathable nylon mesh uppers, lacing loops, Varus Wedge,* Soft Support System with Heel Cup, reinforced racing stud sole* and the innovative perforated mid-sole.*

Vantage Supreme and Lady Vantage Supreme

have a stitch less all leather vamp and durable woven nylon uppers plus the Varus Wedge*, Soft Support System with Heel Cup, reinforced racing stud sole* and innovative perforated mid-soles.*

All Brooks VANTAGE models feature:

Reinforced Racing Stud Sole*. The outside heel strike area of the sole has been built-up to increase wearability and special racing studs afford increased traction.

Perforated Mid-Sole with scientifically aligned perforations that greatly increase both the shock absorption and flexibility characteristics while decreasing weight.

Soft Support System with Heel Cup is designed to seat the heel in the shoe for increased comfort and better control while also cushioning the metatarsal heads at toe off. Compression forms the Soft Support System materials to provide continued positive f it.

Varus Wedge*, a mid-sole wedge which is approximately 3 to 4 degrees thicker at the inner portion of the heel to equalize the force of heel contact or foot strike. This permits even distribution of impact shock while lessening abnormal pronation of the foot.

At Brooks it's how you rate our shoes that counts!

BROOKS Shoe Mfg. Co. Inc Hanover, Pa. 17331

Brooks vintage Super Villanova 1970s sneakers ad

Here’s a great 1978 colorful vintage print ad for the Brooks Super Villanova vintage running shoes. This original vintage sneaker print ad is available over at our Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

New from BROOKS

Super Villanova

To the hundreds of thousands of runners that were so pleased with the Brooks Villanova, we present...

Super Villanova with the great features and value of the original Villanova, plus the scientifically designed perforated mid-sole· for greater cushioning and flexibility, plus the Brooks racing stud sole.

In addition, Brooks Super Villanova has the wide flared heel, crepe heel wedge, full padded heel, terry cloth sock lining, arch support, nylon upper with suede leather tip and counter pocket. Half and full sizes 4 - 12 and 13. Once you try the Brooks Super Villanova we believe you'll give them your personal endorsement!

*Pat. Pend.

BROOKS

SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331

1980 Brooks Hugger GT vintage running shoe ad

Here's a 1980 ad for the Brooks Hugger GT running shoes. In this ad Brooks brings a little 1980 photoshop skill to the fore and takes on a trash talking combative tone with Nike, adidas, Etonic and New Balance and setting off the Great Sneaker War of 1980. 👊

Ad info is below:

PUT NIKE, ADIDAS, ETONIC AND NEW BALANCE TOGETHER AND YOU STILL WONT HAVE k THE BROOKS HUGGER GT.

There are plenty of fine running shoes. And they all have one or two outstanding features. But no other shoe has all five of the distance-building features the new Brooks Hugger GT has.

OUR FABRIC: GORE-TEX.
The Hugger GT is the only shoe in the world with a Gore-Tex fabric upper. Gore-Tex is waterproof and breathable, which means two things: your feet stay drier when it's wet and they breathe beautifully when it's hot. Either way, you'll run more comfortably in all kinds of weather.

OUR HEEL HUGGER STRAP. One other shoe has a stabilizing lace, but it's not our Heel Hugger Side Strap. Our Side Strap holds the entire heel counter snug against your heel which, in turn, makes the Hugger GT and your foot a more biomechanically efficient (and less injury prone) structure. It also makes the Hugger more comfortable for runners with narrow heels.

OUR VARUS WEDGE. Some shoes have a midsole wedge, but it's not the Varus Wedge. We slant the sole of our new Hugger GT 3° to compensate for the fact that most runners run on the outside edge of their heels and pronate inward. As a result, you'll notice considerably less heel shock in the Hugger GT and much less twisting of the foot and ankle during pronation, too.

OUR CUSTOM CONTOUR INSOLE. Most shoes have a soft insole, but it's not the Custom Contour Insole. The Custom Contour Insole in the Hugger GT actually forms to your foot as you run and stays that way. It's like having your Hugger GT's custom-made just for you.

OUR SOLE. Some shoes have a racing sole, but it's not our Racing Stud Sole. We triple-reinforce the outside edge of the Hugger GT Sole at the critical heel strike point. The result: our soles wear longer, which means you don't have to resole or buy new shoes as often. We also drill a scientifically aligned pattern of holes in our midsole, which helps the Hugger GT flex more naturally with your foot as you run and makes the shoe lighter.

OUR PRICE. EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH IT. This new Brooks Hugger GT isn't for everyone. But think about it this way. You could buy four other shoes and still not get all five distance-building features the Hugger GT has. It's truly a sensational shoe.

RW5-STAR
*****

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The new Hugger GT. About 9 oz. in size 9.

BROOKS
1979 Brooks Shoe Mfg. Co., Inc. Hanover, PA 17331