Here’s an old 1985 vintage sneaker ad for Avia’s runners.
Ad info is below:
The HIGH PERFORMANCE Shoes!
"BUILT FOR YOUR BODY!"
AVIA
HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR
&
The Athete’s Foot
adidas Nite Jogger 1977 vintage sneaker ad featuring Cangoran
Here’s a 1977 ad for adidas Nite Jogger running shoes that used Cangoran which was a synthetic leather. We posted another ad for the adidas Falcon model which used the same materials.
Ad info is below:
Cangoran- one less worry for 20 million Kangaroos.
Kangaroos tended to avoid shoe factories in the past. 'They knew that until recently Kangaroo leather was favored, particularly for athletic footwear. But now an entirely synthetic leather-like material has been developed: — Cangoran. A material that is preferred by leading athletes due to its remarkable properties. For our bouncing friends, a healthy turn of events
The Nite Jogger, a revolutionary road runner from adidas, is just one of the high performance shoes made from Cangoran, providing the following distinct advantages:
• Highly absorbent and breathes well. Foot keeps cool and dry.
• Forms to fool in no time and remains soft and flexible.
• Very light and yet surprisingly hardwearing.
• Actifresh' treatment of Cangoran' safeguards against odor.
Nite Jogger
To spot adidas Cangoran shoes look for the happy Kangaroos.
cangoran
adidas
The all-sports people
For more information contact your local dealer.
Bob Wolf 1978-1979 vintage sneaker catalog featuring the Super Pro XL
Here’s another page out of the Bob Wolf 1978-1979 vintage catalog featuring some waffle trainer looking sneakers a bunch of 4 stripe runners. We just posted a pair of vintage men’s size 11 Bob Wolf sneakers for sale over at our Rewind Running shop.
Catalog info is below:
RUNNING SHOES
Bob Wolf shoes for the dedicated runner are all equipped with padded ankle collars, pillow tongues, arch supports and all, except J-3616, are tricot lined. Super Pro® XL'sTM are Bob Wolfs finest running shoe. Important features which serious runners want are abrasion resistant donut soles, shock absorbing air-piston heels and blister free inner soles. Ladies XL'siu are the same high quality shoe lasted to the women's foot and available in fashion coordinated colors.
SUPER PRO® XLT® SHOES
XL-64, blue with yellow trim. XL-94, black with yellow trim. Sizes: Boy's 4-6, Men's 61/2-12, 13, 14 15. XL-09, orange with black trim. Sizes: Boy's 5-6, Men's 61/2-12. XL-76 (ladies), light blue with dark trim. XL-73 (ladies"), beige with dark trim. Sizes: Ladies 4-10.
Super Pros® are Bob Wolf running shoes featuring high abrasion, gum rubber shoes.
SUPER PRO® SHOES
J-3616, white leather body, nylon mesh uppers, blue suede trim. Sizes: Boys 21/2-6, Men's 61/2-12, 13, 14. J-0216, blue nylon and leather with white trim. J-0213: beige nylon and leather with dark trim. Sizes: Boys 21/2-6, Men's 61/2-12.
*available for spring delivery
Nike Internationalist Give 'Em Hell 1981 vintage sneaker ad
We’re back kicking off 2022 strong with this 1981 vintage Nike ad for the Internationalist. Nike has brought back these runners for re-issues in recent years and we’re still fans.
Ad info is below:
GIVE 'EM HELL.
Don't leave the store with these shoes in a box. Put them on. And take the longest, cruelest way home possible. You won't be punished. Because we built the Internationalist for runners who think nothing of knocking off 75 to 100 miles a week. On asphalt, dirt, concrete and mud. That's when comfort isn't a luxury, but a necessity. That's when you need a shoe that can take it. With thick EVA sponge mid-sole. A PermaFoam insert that molds to the contour of your foot. And notched heel counter to eliminate pressure on the lower Achilles. The Internationalist is curve-lasted. with a Variable Width Lacing System for a perfect fit. And a revolutionary new Waffle outsole for greater stability. But if you're not ready to abuse this shoe, you're not ready to wear it. The Internationalist. Not for the faint of foot.
NIKE
Beaverton. Oregon
New Balance 1979 vintage sneaker ad featuring the Trail W355
This one is for the ladies. Capping off 2021 vintage ads with this 1979 Athlete’s Foot ad for the New Balance Trail W355. “Get the feel of a winner”
We’ll be back in 2022 with more vintage ads and content. Until then Happy Holidays.
Ad info is below:
NB
TRAIL
W355
Get the feel of a winner!
The Trail W355 by New Balance is designed and built for the woman. Whether you are running cross country or on the hard roads ... you'll get superior cushioning, radial tire durability plus breathable polyester mesh uppers. In Cal. Blue and Yellow. Women's sizes 4AA-10D. Get the feeling ...try on a pair at THE ATHLETE'S FOOT store near you.
No one knows the athlete's foot like The Athlete’s Foot
Brooks 253-RF Villanova II 1977 vintage sneaker ad
Here’s a vintage advertisement for the Brooks Villanova II running shoes which were ranked by Runner's World as the "Best training shoe value" of 1977.
Ad info is below:
New from Brooks
Here it is! A racing flat that incorporates all the features of the Brooks VILLANOVA II, ranked by Runner's World as the "Best training shoe value".
253-RF by Brooks - Long Distance Runners will appreciate the support and stability of this 8 oz. super-light racing flat. The weight is out, yet the top features are in. Firm counter, 2 7/8" wide flared heel, 318" heel lift, durable sole make-up with long wearing out-sole, cushion soft light weight in-sole, blue nylon uppers, blaze red and white accent, with stitch free toe area. Full & half sizes: narrow 8 to 11; medium 4 to 12 & 13; wide 8 to 11.
ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR WOMEN
210 Women's VILLANOVA II Designed with all the features of the top-ranked VILLANOVA II. The new model has powder blue nylon uppers with white accents, leather reinforced toe and heel, sole make-up includes long wearing out-sole with wide flared heel for greater stability, cushion soft in-sole, fully padded over non-breakable rigid heel counter, solid shank sup-port covered with sponge. Full & half sizes: 4 to 12 and 13.
214 Women's Casual Training or Leisure Shoe Light beige full grain leather with attractive dark brown accents, fully padded heel and collar, towel sock lining and foam arch support, three tier Brooks sole with beige heel wedge. A comfortable all-around shoe. Full & half sizes: 4 to 12 and 13.
Available August 1977 at your quality sporting goods dealer or athletic footwear store.
BROOKS
SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331
Converse Arizona and World Class 84 vintage sneaker ad from 1981
Here’s an old vintage ad from back in the day for the Converse Arizona 84 and World Class 84.
Ad info is below:
All across the country runners depend on light, comfortable Converse training shoes. Converse rt knows the injury and soreness problems that runners are prone to. So Converse builds support and protection right into the design of our shoes. Our new Arizona 84TM for advanced runners uses high technology to help reduce strain over long distances. Our new Converse World Class® 84 training shoe compensates for the form and fatigue problems of intermediate runners by providing extra support and control. *Converse makes the shoes of the stars in every sport. Running, basketball, tennis, racquetball, baseball, football, soccer. If running is your sport, you don't want soreness and injuries to stop you. And that's the best reason in the world to wear Converse shoes. Because Converse keeps America running.
CONVERSE
Converse. 1981. An Allied Chemical Company.
RUNNER'S WINGS.
The Etonic Reaction 1982 Etonic Courier vintage sneaker ad
Today we’ve got a 1982 vintage sneaker ad by Etonic for their Courier model running shoes. This is from back in the day when Etonic was owned by your favorite toothpaste brand…. Colgate.
Etonic was just licensed to Genesco so let’s hope to see more retro Etonic sneakers arriving in the near future.
Ad info below:
The Etonic reaction!
That Winning Feeling.
That special satisfaction when you know you've done what you set out to do. Etonic knows the feeling. That's why Etonic designs sports footwear around the sports foot. Like the Etonic Courier—a running shoe for those who need extra support. With the advanced generation Dr. Rob Roy McGregor Foot Cradle for a shock-absorbing, comfort-able fit and our patented rear-foot lacing system for added stability. Plus, a nylon mesh and suede upper for lightweight breathability and durability. So, whether your goal is a mile or a marathon, get that winning feeling with the Etonic Courier.
Boni WO COi Etonic Inc., Brockton, MA 02403
Etonic. Wining never felt better.
A member of the Colgate Sports Group of Companies.
Autry The Wildcat 1978 vintage running shoes ad
Here’s another vintage ad by Autry for their 1978 Wildcat model sneakers.This original vintage Autry print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.
Ad info is below:
The Triple Chevron Brand Company
Autry Industries Inc.
11420 Reeder Road
Dallas, Texas
🦁👟
The Wildcat
Hoop Stars: Official NBA brand 1971 4 stripe basketball shoes
We’re kicking off December going deep into the archive. This old school ad is from 50 years ago when the National Basketball Association had their own brand of sneakers. During that time they were represented by the 4 stripe logo and looked a lot like the adidas Superstar and Converse All-Star. The NBA eventually partnered with Kinney Shoe Stores later in the 1970’s to put out the Kinney NBA model shoes.
Ad info is below:
You can fill this spot at the NBA All-Star game…
…if you can fill these shoes
Get into the NBA...feet first… and win a trip to the All-Star Game.
NBA Basketball Shoes wants two lucky young people to join their favorite NBA players at the All-Star Game in Los Angeles, California. To enter the NBA Basketball Shoe All-Star Game Contest, just go to your nearest sporting goods, retail, or department store, which carries NBA Basketball Shoes, for an entry blank. Two Grand Prize Winners will be selected one from the East and one from the West. Each will fly to the game on January 18, 1972, with a parent or guardian, to join their respective teams. Winners will be treated just like NBA All-Stars, attending banquets, practices, and finally being honorary team members at the game. And, they'll look like NBA All-Stars, too, with official game uniforms, NBA Basketball Shoes, and team travel bags. In addition, each winner's school will receive a 16 mm movie projector and an NBA film. Plus, there are over a thousand other prizes, including NBA basketball shoes and tickets to NBA games for those who are not Grand Prize winners. So, take a shot at it. You could be an honorary member of an NBA All-Star team. And if you really want to see what it feels like to be in an NBA pro's shoes, put on a pair of NBA Basketball Shoes and find out.
For the name of your nearest NBA footwear dealer call or write . . . Sports International Footwear Inc., 591 North Ave., Wakefield, Mass. 01880, (617) 245-9050.
Official NBA Basketball Shoes
No purchase is required. Winners will be drawn by random selection. The decision of the Judges will be final. All entries will become the property of NBA Basketball Shoes. Void in states where prohibited by law.
Volume and Payless Shoes 1978 vintage commercial featuring 4 stripe Pro Wings runners
This is from back in the day when shoe ads were mini musicals. Wait for it…. wait for it….16 seconds in to get to the 4 stripe Pro Wings sneakers.
The same ad was used for Payless Shoes in Texas
Nike's first TV commercial
Here’s a classic 1982 commercial from Nike.
1981 vintage sneaker ad for the Tred 2 California Tennis Shoes
Here’s a 1981 vintage sneaker ad for the Tred2 California tennies. Tred 2 began as a brand that resoled shoes before eventually starting up their own brand. In the early 80’s they updated their logo to the arrow / chevron design and ‘Twice the shoe’ slogan in the ad below. If you want to learn more about their history you can see some other old ads Tred 2 advertisements here.
Ad info is below:
Discover The California.
New from Tred 2. Just what Californians are asking for in a tennis shoe. Cool. Clean. Comfortable. Lightweight and long-lasting. Pick up a pair at your local sporting goods or department store. You'll discover why Californians call Tred 2 "twice the shoe!'
TRED 2
TWICE THE SHOE.
Mizuno MZ-450 MZ-650 and MZ-84 vintage sneaker ad from 1983
We don’t cover Mizuno sneakers often but today we have a 1983 vintage running shoe ad for the MZ-450, MZ-650 and MZ-84 models. These shoes featured Mizuno’s ‘Cassette Insole System’ pads which could be customized to the comfort of whoever wore them.
Ad info is below:
How to buy one pair of shoes and take home 81.
We would like to offer you one of the best deals going in running shoes. The Mizuno Cassette Insole System. It's standard on three new '83 Mizuno running shoes. And with it, you can customize any pair to your body weight and shock absorption six ways to Sunday. (81 at last count.)
We designed it for the simple reason all runners are not created equal—even when they wear the same size shoe. For all the difference it makes, the Cassette Insole System is uncomplicatedly simple. It consists of two molded cassette insoles, and two sets of six different fore-foot and heel pads. You choose the pad that's right for your toe, your heel, your right foot, your left foot — all depending on your weight and what shock absorption and stability you're after. (The chart shows a recommended place to start.) But now for the hard part. Choosing which of Mizuno's technologically advanced shoes to put them in. And here you'll choose from three new models. The Mizuno MZ-450 and MZ-650 all-purpose trainers. Both have the special go-farther, last-longer features you expect from Mizuno (RB mid-sole and double heel counter, to name two).
And while the MZ-450 is made for rough terrain—with a black com-pounded outsole using multi-studs on the whole, studs on the edge and a keyhole heel design for extra shock absorption and stability — the MZ-650 is made for asphalt. In this case, with a two-level wave outsole that's made to give you extra traction and shock protection. Or then there's the running shoe that stands by itself. The MZ-84 racer— with more patented features than a 10K race has miles. For starters, a patented pronation bar prevents your foot from pronating, yet allows your foot to be positioned naturally (unlike other pronation wedges). And a patented heat process midsole of molded RB material gives you all the endurance of our standard RB, with an even lighter weight for faster starts. The Mizuno Cassette Insole System is available on all three models. Which we admit may make your decision about which to buy a bit difficult. But the happy fact is, no matter which you choose in the store, you'll always have 80 more to choose from at home.
Mizuno
Marketed and distributed exclusively by Curley-Bates Co., 860 Stanton Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 (415) 697-6420
New Balance Running Mates 1978 vintage ad featuring the 320 road training sneakers
Today we’ve got a 1978 vintage The Athlete’s Foot ‘Running Mates’ ad for the New Balance 320 road training shoes. This original vintage New Balance & The Athlete’s Foot print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.
Ad info is below:
Running Mates
New for men and women from New Balance at The Athlete’s Foot stores.
Now — both men and women runners can enjoy all the new improvements of New Balance's 320 road training shoes. Fuller, boxier toes. One-piece uppers. Padded tongues and foam-backed heel cups. Both feature full-width size and arch-support saddle. The women's W320 is built on a special woman's athletic combination last for a snug, narrower fit. Another winner .. . New Balance's Trail W355 for women (pictured right). The perfect mate for the men's Trail 355 — the road training shoe you can also wear for trail and cross country. et the trained specialists at THE ATHLETE'S FOOT stores fit you in the shoes you need for your special needs. No one knows the athlete's foot like THE ATHLETE'S FOOT.
M320 -Men, W320 -Women, Royal Blue/White - nylon uppers
Osaga KT-26 1979 vintage running shoes ad for the human race
Here’s an old school ad from 1979 for the Osaga KT-26 model running shoes. These shoes featured bio-kinetic construction and Kinetic levers.
Ad info is below:
the KT-26
the answer to your running demands
One of the biggest hazards of running is shock impact on the foot. The bio-kinetic construction of the KT-26 dissipates shock upon impact, deflecting it away from the foot and leg. Kinetic levers spread upon impact absorbing the shock and forcing it outward. Part of the absorbed shock, however, is stored in the levers and then released during the flow of ground contact, springing the runner forward. This is the principle of kinetic response. The levers are designed at an angle which causes them to lie parallel to the ground at the peak compression point, providing maximum stability. The center section of the levers is slightly offset to the outside of the heel for optimum benefit during the early portion of heel strike. The sole will conform to irregular surface areas providing excellent traction. Additional reinforcement is built up between the levers on the inside shoulder of the heel area to minimize ankle proncrtion and maximize sole life. The KT-26 is the running shoe designed for you, to help you run farther, safer.
OSAGA
For The Human race
For more information please contact our corporate headquarters —Osaga, Inc. 2468 West 11th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402 (503) 484-1344 Eastern distributor: Osaga East, 444 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA Canadian distributor: Nielsen Distributors, P.O. Box 94340, Richmond B.C. Canada U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending. Osaga will assert its patent rights against infringers
Brooks 1980 Super Villanova vintage running shoes ad
Here’s another 1980 vintage sneaker ad, this time for the Brooks 1980 Super Villanova running shoes.
Ad info is below:
LESS SHOE FOR YOUR MONEY.
The suggested list price of our new Super Villanova lightweight trainer is only $29.95. Now, a lot of training shoes sell for roughly that price. But the Super Villanova weighs in at a mere 270.3 grams in size 9. Which is pretty amazing, when you compare it with these other training shoes:
Shoe Weight Suggested Retail Price
Brooks Super Villanova 270.3g $29.95
Nike Daybreak 306.1g $42.95
Adidas Marathon Trainer 289.2g $39.90
Etonic Stabilizer
Osaga KT-26 326A8 327.7g $39.95 $39.95
Source October 1979, Runner, World
But just because the new Super Villanova is light, doesn't mean it's less comfortable. There's a mildly flared heel and a My/T/ Lite' midsole, which help to make the new Super Villanova comfortable and 10% more shock absorbent than it was before. The sole wears twice as long, too. That's because it's made of a new rubber compound called Brooks B-10, and it's triple reinforced at the critical heel strike point. (No wonder the Super Villanova earned a 5-Star Rating for 1980.)
MEN'S/WOMEN'S SUPER VILLANOVA
MEN'S SUPER VILLANOVA So if you're looking for a durable, lightweight training shoe at a reasonable price, try on the Brooks Super Villanova, It's a lot less shoe for the money.
WOMEN'S SUPER VILLANOVA
BROOKS
1980 Brooks Shoe Mfg.Co.,Inc., Hanover, PA 17331
Nike Monterey II 1982 vintage sneaker ad
Today we’re back with an old 1982 vintage ad from JC Penney for the Nike Monterey II… which resembles the old Oceania a lot. The ad also mentioned the Rascal kids shoe and Lady Monterey. Credit to the copywriter of this ad who called the swoosh the Nike “comet of speed and style.” This original vintage Nike / JCP sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.
Ad info is below:
NIKE
Ride the Nike swoosh! We’re Nike headquarters.
JCPenney is running full speed ahead with Nike' footwear for the family. Like he Rascal for children, the Men's Monterey II and the Lady Monterey. Nylon training shoes with suede leather trim, toe cap and backstay. Featuring sturdy wing toe and herringbone sole. Plus the famous Nike arch support that makes walking pleasure and running fun. Get them II when you stop in at JCPenney for the swoosh, the Nike comet of speed and style. 21.99 ea.
JCPenney
1982, J. C. Penney Company, Inc.
adidas Marathon and TRX Trainer 1980 vintage sneaker ad
Here’s a 1980 vintage running shoe ad by adidas for the Marathon Trainer, TRX Trainer, TRX Kid and Marathon 80.
Ad info is below:
We've got a feeling for winning.
But don't just take our word for it. Read the latest independent running shoe test results in the major running magazines, and you'll see for yourself. Take it from the experts: of all competing brands, only adidas running shoes got top ratings in all tested categories: men's and women's racing flats, men's and women's training flats, and children's training shoes. However seriously you take your running, adidas has the right shoe for you. So get into adidas, and you'll get that winning feeling too.
Marathon Trainer Competition training flat. Men's and women's models.
TRX Trainer All-round training flat. Men's and women's models.
TRX Kid Children's training shoe.
Marathon 80 Lightweight racing flat. Men's and women's models.
adidas
We've got a feeling for winning
Puma Rider series featuring the Easy II, SM, Fast, Track and Lite model sneakers
Here’s and old school ad for Puma’s Rider series featuring the Easy Rider II, S M Rider, Fast Rider, Track Rider and Lite Rider. It’s interesting that the "Federbein" cushions were designed based on the shock absorbing systems of huge cargo trucks. This original vintage Puma sneaker print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.
Ad info is below:
NICE AND EASY RIDERS
Look what Puma has done to its Easy Rider running shoe series. Now there are 5 models for training and racing, built for lightness, flexibility and durability.
310 grams
EASY RIDER II—Our fine trainer features a direct-foamed PU midsole, super lightweight uppers, strong heel counter and a patented outsole of truncated cones for exceptional traction and comfort.
280 grams
S M RIDER—A revolutionary new outsole called the "Federbein" cushions and distributes footstrike shock evenly. Puma designers took the idea from the shock absorbing systems of huge cargo trucks. A midsole of soft cellular rubber make this shoe an ideal trainer for runners with foot problems.
250 grams
FAST RIDER—You can train or race in this comfortable new moccasin-type running shoe with Federbein outsole and cellular rubber midsole.
TRACK RIDER—Another trainer-racer, this exceptionally light variation with Federbein outsole and cellular rubber midsole is equally at home on roads or artificial surfaces.
230 grams
LITE RIDER—The featherweight upper of this racing shoe encloses the foot like a glove while inter-changeable and washable insoles form individually to the runner's feet. Angled cones on the outsole move freely to lessen the impact of
PUMA
PUT ON THE CAT!
