Here’s an old vintage insert from Runner's World Magazines with the first set of their 'Outstanding Shoes of 1979' and featuring various vintage running shoes of the 1970s from adidas, Braun Bilt, Brooks, Converse, Diadora and EB Brutting. The original authentic print version of this insert is available over at our RewindRunning.com shop.
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TOP SHOES AT A GLANCE
Runner's World Magazines Outstanding Shoes of 1979
Adidas Dragon
RW-4 Star (Men's Training)
Adidas Lady Orion
RW-4 Star (Women's Training)
Adidas Lady TRX Comp
RW-5 Star (Women's Racing)
Adidas Orion
RW-4 Star (Men's Training)
Adidas Runner
RW-4 Star (Men's Training)
Adidas TRX Comp
RW-5 Star (Men's Racing)
Braunbilt Exxit
RW-4 Star (Men's Training)
Brooks Delta
RW-4 Star (Men's Training)
Brooks Lady Vantage
RW-5 Star (Women's Training) R
Brooks Lady Vantage Sup
RW-5 Star (Women's Training)
Brooks Vantage
RW-5 Star (Men's Training)
Brooks Vantage Sup
W-5 Star (Men's Training)
Converse Arizona
RW-4 Star (Men's Training)
Converse Invitational
RW-5 Star (Men's Racing)
Converse Women WCTrainer II
RW-4 Star (Women's Training)
Converse WC Marathoner
RW-4 Star (Men's Racing)
Converse Trainer II
RW-5 Star (Men's Training)
Diadora Rally
RW-4 Star (Men's Training)
EB Brutting Marathon
RW-4 Star (Men's Racing)
EB Brutting Race Walker
RW-4 Star (Men's Racing)