Here are a couple of old school Stride Rite vintage sneaker ads from 1979 and 1980.
Ad 1 info is below:
Introducing Super Z. The first high performance running shoe designed specifically for kids.
For kids who are serious about running, Stride Rite's brand new Super Z high performance shoe is finally here. There's a Texon sole for extra flexibility and strength. A firm counter to stabilize the back of the foot on impact. A special lightweight 420 denier nylon upper for extra strength. Durable leather trim. Over 50% natural rubber in the outsole, for lightness and high performance. And child size 12 weighs only 6 ounces —the optimum weight for durabiliy and performance. In fact, you'll find that Super Z has all the features common to adult high performance shoes. But there's one important difference: Super Z is the first performance shoe built on a last that's scientifically designed just for kids.
At Stride Rite, we want to do everything we can to help kid's feet V' develop as they should. So for kids who take running seriously, be sure to get Stride Rite Super Z —the only high performance shoe specifically designed for kids. Available 4-i only at Stride Rite Dealers. Stride Rite. Anything else is something less.
Ad 2 info is below:
Super Z and new Mesh Super Z II
One Great Running Shoe For Kids Deserves Another.
Last year Stride Rite® came out with Super Z—the first high-performance running shoe designed exclusively for kids. Because of its superior quality, Super Z received a five star rating from Runner's World Magazine. And now, Stride Rite has developed another equally outstanding running shoe for kids—Super Z II. Super Z and Super Z II are the first high performance running shoes built on a last that's scientifically made just for kids. Both have a Texon insole for extra flexibility and strength. A firm counter to stabilize the back of the foot on impact. Durable leather trim. Over 50% natural rubber in the outsole for lightness and high performance. And children's size 12 weighs only 6 ounces—the optimum weight for durability and performance.
The Super Z has a special light-weight 420 denier nylon upper—extra strength for the extra tough runner. And the Super Z II, with its super flexible nylon mesh, is especially made for kids whose feet perspire a lot and need an extra chance to "breathe." While kids aren't always concerned with the importance of their growing feet—Stride Rite is. Be sure to get your kids into Super Z and New Mesh Super Z II. The high performance running shoes made exclusively for kids. Available only at Stride Rite dealers.
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