Mizuno MZ-84 1984 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a vintage 1984 sneaker ad for the Mizuno MZ-84 featuring stabilizing plugs and tons of cutting edge tech for the time Back in the early 80s a lot of running shoe brands were testing out these plugs but it seems like the technology trend never really took off.

Ad info is below:

​The most remarkable thing about the new MZ-84 is how it performs when it's the old MZ-84. 

Anyone can make a running shoe that feels good in the store. We've just made a shoe that will still feel good hundreds of miles later. The Mizuno MZ-84. We designed it to wear better and break down far slower than any other shoe. So it offers comfort and protection far longer than any other shoe.

One reason for this is our new patented heat processed RB midsole. It allows us to keep the MZ-84 incredibly strong, as well as incredibly light. And tests show that our exclusive RB material retains its strength and resiliency when other materials have lost theirs. So the shock absorption you feel when you first run in the MZ-84 stays with you long after other shoes have gone flat.

But that's not all. Because we've also designed the MZ-84 to have the kind of long-lasting stability you simply can't find in any other lightweight training shoe.

The secret is our new, patented pronation system. First, we inject a special RB resin pronation bar into the midsole. Then, we add reinforcement with a unique system of stabilizing plugs. And f Mizuno Midsole unlike other shoes that try to solve pronation by building up the midsole, the Mizuno pro-nation system allows your foot to be positioned in the most natural, most comfortable position possible.

The MZ-84 has other outstanding features, as well. Like an extended double medial heel counter of extra-firm leatherboard material. A carbon black compounded rubber outsole. And a special fiber-board last in the sole. All designed to provide maximum flexibility, comfort, and support over many hundreds of miles.

But we don't just fine-tune the MZ-84 at the factory. We've designed it for you to fine-tune at home. Our patented Cassette Insole System lets you customize the MZ-84 to your bodyweight — for precisely the right combination of stability and shock absorption. Of course, we build many of these same features into our new MZ-84 Racer, as well. For more protection than you've ever experienced in a lightweight racing shoe. If the new Mizuno MZ-84 sounds pretty amazing, just wait until you've run in it a while. Then you'll really see why it's not just any old shoe. 

Mizuno
Marketed and distributed exclusively by Curley-Bates Co.
860 Stanton Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 (415) 697-6420
Our 60th year.

Sears "The Winner" 1981 vintage sneaker catalog

Here's some vintage Sears "The Winner" sneakers from their 1981 catalog. Like the Trax Kmart post from yesterday "The Winner" line was a sub-brand of Sears and were also meant to compete with the likes of Nike, Adidas and Puma. Btw, This old catalog was the weight of a cinder block and nearly destroyed my scanner (as you can see in the last pic.)

​Info is below:

The W1nner II
With sturdy construction for athletics ... nylon and sueded split-leather uppers for good looks

Men’s sizes $17.99 I Big Boys’ sizes $16,99

(1) UPPERS: Lightweight nylon and sueded split-leather upper. Lined with cushioned polyester tricot. Padded tongue and padded topline for added comfort. Laceholder on tongue. Peaked back helps provide ankle support. Imported.

SOLES AND HEELS: Traction-treaded rubber sole rises over toe and heel to help protect against wear. Sponge rubber midsole. Cushioned insole has padded arch.

SIZES, COLORS AND ORDERING INFORMATION: See Cleaning Note below. right. Available in men's medium and big boys' medium sizes.

Men's medium sizes: 71/2M, 8M. 81/2M, 9M, 91/2M, 10M, 101/2M. 11M and 12M. Royal blue and spice tan are also available in 13M.

Please state size as listed.
76 A 96331F-Royal blue, white
76 A 96335F--Black. white
76 A 96332F-Spice tan, brown
76 A 96336F-White, royal blue
76 A 96338F-Silver gray, black
Shipping weight 2 pounds 4 ounces $17.99

Big Boys' medium sizes: 31/2M. 4M. 41/2M, 5M. 51/2M, 6M, 61/2M and 7M.
Please state size as listed.
76 A 67331F-Royal blue, white
76 A 67335F-Black, white
76 A 67332F-Spice tan, brown
76 A 67336F-White, royal blue
76 A 67338F-Silver gray, black
Shipping weight 1 pound 2 ounces $16.99

Fabric trim reflects a bright silver-white for night visibility

The W1nner II runner
Designed to meet joggers' special needs
• Lightweight nylon and sueded split-leather upper
• Thick, sponge rubber insole has built-up arch
• Flared sponge rubber midsole and lugged outsole
Men’s and Big Boys’ sizes $19.99

(2) UPPERS: Lightweight nylon, sueded split-leather. Lined with cushioned polyester tricot Tongue is lined and padded to add comfort. Laceholder on tongue. Padded vinyl collar, peaked back. Reflective fabric on side stripes and heel counter. Imported.

SOLES AND HEELS: Individually molded, lugged rubber sole is flared at heel for shock absorbency. Sole rises over toe to help protect upper against wear. Thick, sponge rubber insole has built-up arch for comfort and support.

SIZES, COLORS AND ORDERING INFORMATION: See Cleaning Note below. Brown, royal blue and black colors available in men's medium and big boys' medium sizes. Champagne tan color available in men's sizes only.

Men's med. sizes: 71/2M. 8M. 81/2M 9M, 91/2M, 10M, 101/2M, 11M, 12M, 13M.
Please state size as listed.
76 A 96537F-Brown. white
76 A 96535F-Royal blue, orange
76 A 96534F-Black. orange
76 A 96536F-Champagne tan, navy
Shipping weight 2 pounds 3 ounces $19.99

Big Boys' medium sizes: 31/2M, 4M, 41/2.M. 5M, 51/2M, 6M. 61/2M and 7M.
Please state size as listed.
76 A 67537F-Brown, white
76 A 67535F-Royal blue. orange
76 A 67534F-Black. orange
Shipping weight 1 pound 13 ounces $19.99

Nylon and sueded split-leather upper Sports Shoe for men and big boys $12.88

(3) UPPERS: Nylon and sueded split-leather. Cushioned polyester tricot lining. Padded collar, peaked back. Lace-holder on tongue. Imported.

SOLES AND HEELS: Molded rubber sole is treaded. Cush-med sponge rubber insole. Contoured arch.

SIZES, COLORS, ORDERING INFO: See Cleaning Note. -right Available in men's med. and big boys' med. sizes.

Men's medium: 71/2M. 8M. 81/2M. 9M. 91/2M, 10M, 101/2M, :151. 12M, 13M. Please state size as listed.
76 A 96321F-Navy
76 A 96322F-Black
Shipping weight 1 pound 6 ounces $12.88

Big boys' medium sizes: 31/2M, 4M. 41/2M. 5M, 51/2M. 6M. 7M. Please state size as listed.
76 A 67321F-Navy
76 A 67322F-Black
Shipping weight 1 pound 2 ounces

Men's smooth leather upper Sports Shoe

$2799

(4) UPPERS: Genuine full-grain smooth leather upper with sueded split-leather reinforcement at toe. Ventilated vinyl tongue with laceholder is padded for comfort. Padded collar and peaked back. Rubber toe guard helps protect toe area against wear. Sturdy molded heel counter. White with royal blue vinyl stripes. Wipe clean with damp cloth.

SOLES AND HEELS: Molded rubber sole with crepe rubber wedge. Sole has ribbed tread for traction. Cushioned sponge rubber insole has built-up rubber arch for support.

SIZES AND ORDERING INFORMATION:
Men's medium sizes: 71/2M, 8M, 81/2M, 9M, 91/2M, 10M, 101/2M, 11M and 12M.
Please state size as listed.
76 A 96548F-Shipping weight 2 pounds 8 ounces $27.99

CLEANING NOTE: The sueded portions of these shoes should be deaned with a wire suede brush. Washing is not recommended for these or any sueded leather shoes.

Sears 311

Trax by Kmart 1976 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a 1976 vintage sneaker ad for Trax brand sneakers by Kmart. Trax was their "very basic" in house sub brand which lasted from around the mid-70s to early 90s and was meant to compete with the likes of Nike, Adidas and Puma.

Ad info is below:

Introducing Trax ...Very Basic... Very Competitive Footwear. 

Nobody ever won anything because of the labels on his shoes. Winning takes basics...basics like practice, sweat, effort, desire...in short, the fundamentals. That's why Trax are your best bet when it comes to athletic shoes. They're built solid. They offer the support, comfort and durability you get with expensive shoes...but Irax give you these basic features for under fifteen dollars. Whatever your age, whatever your game...from men's hurdles to women's doubles ...Trax are priced to beat the competition. 

$7.97

👟

👟

$9.97

Sold exclusively at

Kmart

The Saving Place

S.S. Kresge Company K Troy, Michigan 48084

1979 vintage sneaker ad by Gallenkamp for the scats A.S.80

Here’s a 1979 Gallenkamp vintage sneaker ad for the scats A.S.80 series. These shoes were featuring "The Rub-A-Lon unit" 🤔

Ad info is below:

scats
A.S.80 

Actually helps improve your running performance' cats. AS. 80 available only at Gallenkamp.

Gallenkamp shoes

Stores across america

Gallenkamp Shoes - One of the companies of SCOA IndustrIes Inc. 

The unique sole . design with special flex grooves provides greater traction, superior stability and frees you to move naturally. Reinforced heel for a more cushioned heel strike.

The Rub-A-Lon unit is actually 30% lighter than our standard or conventional  wedges and mid-soles. The wedge and midsole unit provides optimum shock absorption, minimal stress and excellent protection against Achilles tendonitis. The extra-thick arch support helps prevent abnormal flattening of the foot. Tri-stretch insole helps prevent blisters. 

A double-Padded tongue, thick foam lining and padded topline provide a glove-like fit. A padded heel cup secures your foot for reduced jarring on impact. Men's 21.99 Boys' 18.99 Youths' 15.99 

Dr. Leonard R. Janis, member of the American Academy of Fbdiatric Sports Medicine and member of the Scats. Advisory and Development Staff. 

Archie Griffin, football's only two-time Heisman Trophy winner and member of the Scats' Advisory Development Staff.

Sao Paulo by EB Lydiard 1975 vintage sneaker ad

Earlier I posted the Converse Thunderbolt Arthur Lydiard ad. Prior to his relationship with Converse he worked with a brand called EB. These running shoes are the EB Lydiard "Sao Paulo" sneakers from 1975. This brand is now known as EB Brütting and is based out of Germany.

2 other notes:

1. Don't we all just want "healthfully uncrowded" toes?

2. Seems like ancient times when you would send a check through the mail to order shoes. Hallelujah for the internet and Zappos.

Ad info is below:

EB Lydiard 

MADE BY GERMAN CRAFTSMAN ... ASSURING CUSTOM QUALITY FEATURES! 

CRAFTSMANSHIP All the world respects a craftsman. And in the world of shoes, it's the Germans ... who still continue to put the required patience and pride of work into Lydiard shoes, much of it still done by hand! 

COOL LEATHER LINING Soft skins inside give your feet just a little extra cushioning. Since few materials breathe as well as leather, a little extra coolness as well. 

NATURALLY SHAPED TOES Lydiard's roomy uppers aren't shaped like ordinary shoes. But they are shaped like your own natural feet. Your toes will stay healthfully uncrowded. 

SAO PAULO $35.95 
postpaid 

1919 SAO PAULO — SUPER LIGHT (4-0z.) shoe EXCLUSIVELY for racing. Developed in 1974 and never before available in the U.S. BLUE/WHITE. AVAILABLE IN SIZES 5 1/2-13. 

BUILT-IN HEEL CUP It's molded into the shoe. Prevents ankle sprains and achilles tendon inflammation. Protects against shin splints, bruises & spurs. Distributes the shock load. 

BUILT-IN HEEL SUPPORT A specially constructed envelope for the 'heel. Relieves all pressure on the achilles tendon. With an adequate arch support. 

LIFT-OFF Body weight shifts from your heel down the outer side, across to the big toe for lift-off. Lydiard's construction makes each lift-off less work. 

SPORT INTERNATIONAL 8422 Fable Ave., Canoga Park, Calif. 91304
Phone: (213) 887-7429 

For Mail Order, be sure to enclose a foot tracing to Insure proper fit, plus street shoe size. 

Name Address City I State/Zip 

PRS. MODEL SIZE UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 

CALIF. RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX 

TOTAL ENCLOSED

Brooks Vantage, Villanova and Texan 1978 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a vintage sneaker ad for Brooks running shoes from way back in '78 - the three models featured were the Vantage, Villanova and Texan.

​Ad info is below:

Rated Number One by Runners World

Brooks VANTAGE is rated the #1 training flat in the 1977 Runner's World shoe survey. The unique VARUS WEDGE concept and the specially designed racing stud sole earned this new shoe its #1 ranking. 

Brooks VILLANOVA, last year's best value, continues to rank high in the Runner's World ratings and remains one of the most popular training flats among serious runners. 

Brooks TEXAN is the world class racing flat that Runner's World ranked first in 3 out of 5 categories. 

BROOKS America's Great Athletic Shoes 

Hanover • Pennsylvania 17331 

Hersey custom 1984 vintage running shoes ad ​

Here's a vintage sneaker ad for Hersey Custom which custom made every pair of shoes. These were highly rated shoes back in the day and it was a good deal that they'd replace the soles when they wore out. Hersey changed ownership in 2015 and is now owned by Stephen Keoseian. The brand is still in Massachusetts to this day and puts out custom sneakers under the Hersey brand name and also has a second brand named Victory Sportswear.

Ad info is below:

Most Companies Make More Running Shoes In A Day Than I Make In A Year. —Bart Hersey 

And that's the way I want it.

My Hersey Custom running shoes take longer because each pair is custom made. Not made to sort of fit thousands of people who sort of wear your size.

Even before I begin your shoes, I get information about your feet that a mass-producer of running shoes will never have. Like measurements of each foot. And a complete running history.

I want to get to know you and your feet. Because in my workshop you're in control. You participate in deciding how your shoes will fit and perform.

The design of the Hersey Custom is not like any other. Every part of my shoe is designed to give the best possible fit and performance. Using the best materials available.
And I challenge you to find a shoe with better rear foot control.

How many pairs of running shoes have you had to throw out because the soles gave out before the uppers? The outsoles are made of Goodyear Indy 500 rubber and I'll replace the entire bottoms the first time they wear out. And you'll pay nothing, except the postage.

And finally, there's workmanship. My name is on every shoe, so they don't leave the shop without my OK. For $150, you should expect beautifully made, handcrafted shoes. I give you just that.

So, just send your name and address for my brochure to the Hersey Custom Shoe Co., RFD #3, Box 7390, Farmington, Maine 04938. Or call me at 207-645-3015.

👟
The Hersey Custom
The Shoe For Only A Few

Vans "Breaking Out" 80s vintage breakdancing ad

Here’s an old ad for Vans high top breakdancing line of kicks from the early 80s.

Ad info is below:

BREAKING OUT

Man, I need VANS Breakers
Only for the Elite!

Style 439 👟
Style 438 👟

Complete this form if shoes are unavailable at your local Vans dealer:

QUANTITY STYLE NO. (Indicate #438 or #439) SIZE WIDTH (N/M/W) PRICE

TOTAL

Specify your correct shoe size & width in Mens, Womens or Boys (Color is as shown in photo) Style #438 Price: $45.00
Style #439 Price: $43.00

Add $2.50 For Shipping & Handling Per Pair. All orders must be pre—paid. Personal checks or money orders accepted. Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

Please Complete Form In Full And Mail To:

VANS
P.O. Box 729
Anaheim, CA 92805
Attn: JUNE TAPP

NAME
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
TELEPHONE #VANS

Brookfield Braun-Bilt vintage sneaker ad from 1979

Here's a cool old Big 5 Sporting Goods vintage ad featuring the Brookfield Braun-Bilt “Exxit” sneaker. Braun Bilt was a sporting goods and running shoe brand that was put out by a larger shoe brand called Brookfield Athletic Company Inc. and unfortunately they didn’t last very long. The life of this shoe brand ranged from 1978 to around 1981 and we couldn’t find any record of them lasting further into the 80s. It’s too bad because these were cool kicks and they were coming in hot with the "Astro-Crepe" herringbone sole too!

Ad info is below:

BROOKFIELD
BRAUN-BILT
RATED

RW4 - Star **** 

Runner's World Magazine 

FEATURING:

• THE FAMOUS BROOKFIELD -Exxit SHOE

• QUALITY NEW E GLAND CRAFTMANSHIP

• E.V.A. MIDSOLE AND WEDGE

• PREFERRED U-BOX LACING

• NYLON-SUEDE LEATHER UPPER

• SPONGE RUBBER ARCH SUPPORT

• PADDED ANKLE AND HEEL COLLARS'

• ASTRO-CREPE" HERRINGBONE SOLE

• AVAILABLE IN ALL SIZES —. MEN'S AND LADIES — FEATURING TRUE LADIES LAST FOR A PERFECT FIT. 

"ASTRO-CREPE" HERRINGBONE SOLE FOR BEST WEAR, BEST FLEXIBILITY & BEST SHOCK ABSORPTION. 

Men's — 405 MH 

BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS & BROOKFIELD PRESENT AN AMAZING FEAT FOR YOUR FEET AT A BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS PRICE.

Regularly 🚫$27.95

SPECIAL FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ONLY:

$17.99

Ladles — 405 LH 

MAKE A DASH FOR THE "EXXIT" RIGHT NOW AT ALL THESE BIG 5 LOCATIONS: 

Bakersfield, Ca., Beverly Hills, Ca., Burbank, Ca., Canoga Park, Ca., Concord, Ca., Madera, Ca., Costa Mesa, Ca., Culver City, Ca., Daly City, Ca., Downey, Ca., El Monte, Ca.,- El Toro, Ca., Encino, Ca., Fremont, Ca , Fresno, Ca., Fullerton, Ca., Garden Grove, Ca., Glendale, Ca., Inglewood, Ca., Lakewood, Co., Las Vegas, Nev., Long Beach, Ca., Modesto, Ca., Orange, Ca., Oxnard, Ca., Palm Springs, Ca., Pasadena, Ca., Pomona, Ca., Reno, Nev., Riverside, Ca., Sacramento, Ca., San Bernardino: Ca., San Diego, Co., San Jose, Ca, San Lorenzo, Ca., San Rafael, Ca., Santa Monica, Co:, Stockton,•Co., Sunnyvale, Ca., ospisiot: Torrance, Ca., Van Nuys, Ca., Visalia, Ca., West Covina, Ca., Westminster, Co., Whittier, Ca. 

Keds 1981 vintage 'Milleniums' sneaker ad

Keds Milleniums 1981 vintage sneaker ad that features their patented innovative replacement "plug system."

Ad info is below:

HOW ONE PAIR OF KEDS COVERED 2,000 MILES. 

Ultra Marathoner Stan Cottrell ran 66 miles a day, 48 days in a row to set a new _ world record: 3,168 miles coast-to-coast in just two pair of Keds Millennium Trainers. He kept this blistering pace without getting a blister, and without wearing himself or his Keds out once. That's durability. But what makes this feat even more incredible is that Stan put over 2,000 miles on one pair alone. In fact, he probably could have gone the entire distance in just one pair of Millenniums had he not needed a spare dry pair to switch into when the going got wet. Keds created the first 2,000 mile running shoe by looking at runners' needs from a common sense point of view. 

DURABILITY. The Keds patented wear plug system. We put wear plugs at the critical wear areas of the sole. These SBR rubber wear plugs are constructed of a compound so durable that it 4 received the highest abrasion score in The Runner's World 1979 Shoe Survey. You can replace each wear plug yourself. Additional plugs are available at your local Keds dealer. Men's models: Millennium and Renaissance. Women's models: Phoenix and Seabreeze. STABILITY. A solid external heel counter keeps the foot firmly in place. COOLNESS. New open mesh design works like an air conditioner for the feet. COMFORT. No inside seams mean less chance of painful blistering. Weight. Just 9 Ozs. (Men's Size 9)

Keds

"KangaROOS, KangaROOS" vintage sneaker commercial

Here's a very old school 80s commercial for Kangaroos sneakers.

KangaROOS 1980 "the pocket shoes" vintage sneaker ad

Adding to the sneaker history archive here's an old Kangaroos vintage sneaker advertisement from 1980. Keep your money wrinkled with the 'Roos pocket! 👟 💵

Ad info is below:

Now you CAN take it with you! 
The pocket shoes.*

Every athlete in the family has a TAKE ALONG, problem . . . Here's the ideal solution . . . two permanent and concealed zippered pockets, skillfully crafted into every pair of KANGAROOS ... all combined in a comfortable, light weight, top performance running shoe. Ideal for locker, home and car keys . . . money and messages . . . etc. 

Soon at better grade sporting goods and department stores.

Kangaroos

*Pat. Pending @Envoys U.S.A., Inc. 1979 Maryland Heights, Mo. 63043

Hush Puppies shoes 1979 "quiet run" vintage sneaker ad

Here's an old school 1979 Hush Puppies vintage sneaker ad for HP Running Shoes.

Ad page 1 info below:

Shock absorber Soft EVA sole and wedge to cushion rear foot impact. 

Weightlessness. Under 300 grams, men's size 9, women's size 7. 

Exclusive soft-brushed tricot quarterlining for extra ankle and foot cushioning. Firm heel counter. 

Pigskin for strength, breatheability. 

Shock absorber Special cellular insole for extra cushioning and stability. 

Spacious, comfortable toe box. 

Shock absorber Durable, high abrasion-resistant outersole. 

Ad page 2 info below:

Introducing the quiet run. 

Introducing HP Running Shoes. A new breed of shoes for a new breed of runner. Who runs to discover a new sense of self. A personal rhythm. A deeper relaxation.

And ultimately... outer calm, inner peace: the quiet run.

And nothing can jolt you out of the quiet run as traumatically as foot shock. Because most run-ners today are running on dangerous ground: city streets and sidewalks, rutted roads and paths ... the cause of 60% of all running injuries.

Add to these the shock of four times body weight with every heel strike. The result, heel and ankle pains. Shin splints. Knee, hip and lower back injuries.

That's why Hush Puppies' has invented HP Running Shoes. Because we believe most runners should be wearing a different kind of shoe. Of course, no one shoe is perfect for everyone. But we're convinced that HP Running Shoes ... with their tremendous built-in shock absorbing capabilities... are the one kind of shoe most runners would benefit from most.

And no one is better qualified than Hush Puppies to have created such a shoe. We've been protecting America's feet for over two decades-. Today you won't find another shoe on the market more dedicated to comfort and endurance. -

So if you have never enjoyed the profound sense of well-being running can bring, it's time you experienced the quiet run. Better department, sports and shoe stores can show you our men's Air Wave/women's Silver Fox featured at left... and many more. At prices guaranteed not to shock you. 

HP Running Shoes.

Hush Puppies
Brand Shoes
1979 Wolverine World Wide. Inc.. Rockford. Michigan 49351

Lynx by Foot Locker 1985 vintage sneaker ad

Hot damn the Lynx is loose! 👟🐆👀🔥 Lynx sneakers were put out by Footlocker back in the day and this ad is from 1985.

The Lynx is loose.

Catch it at Foot Locker. 

Lynx GRS 1. Fast. Agile. Aggressive. Ready to challenge any adversary. The newest name in high performance footwear. A major leap forward for the serious male and female runner. Look at the anatomy. Long lasting suede and nylon mesh uppers. Unique heel counter stabilizer adds rear foot stability, and notched, padded :ollar gives extra protection for the Achilles tendon. New compressed EVA midsole delivers greater 'shock dispersion and flexibility. And Lynx introduces a totally new concept in outsole design that disperses shock like never before. GRS 1 incorporates every state of the art feature designed to make it one of the greatest long distance training shoes ever to hit the road. 

And there's a line of Lynx styles right behind it for basketball, tennis and aerobics. What we haven't told you about Lynx is the price. We'll leave that news to the people at Foot Locker. They've got it first. 

Lynx

Exclusive outsole pattern: dual density carbon rubber, multifaceted studs spread on impact for maximum shock dissipation 

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

HI-TEC Invincible vintage sneaker ad

Here's a vintage 1985 running shoe ad by HI-TEC for their 'Invincible' sneakers.

Ad info is below:

WHAT'S IN A NAME?
n-vin-ci-ble (in yin sa bal), adj. incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued. 

HI-TEC INVINCIBLE SPECS:
• Nylon and Leather Uppers
• Vari-Tension Lacing system
• Tri-Density Midsole
• External Thermoplastic Heel Stabilizer 

HI-TEC - n. applying high technology to foot wear.
Hi-Tec Sports
24-26 Tower Field Rd.
Shoeburyness
Essex, SS3 9QE
England 03708-6461
Shoeburyness

Hi-Tec Sports USA, Inc.
4500 North Star Way
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 577-1861

Call for dealer Iocation nearest you. 
 

adidas Marathon 80 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a vintage adidas Marathon 80 sneaker ad from 1979. We're always down for the old school blue & yellow colorway.

Ad info is below:

Our test track. 

We put everything science could offer into our new adidas Marathon 80. Then we put our Marathon 80 to the ultimate test. The New York City Marathon. To prove that adidas' lightest running shoe (a mere 6.3 ounces*) can make the difference of a ton less to lift over 26 miles.

To prove that the adidas Marathon 80's divided heel spoiler helps absorb maximum shock, even on the most uneven road surfaces.

To prove that the Marathon 80's incredibly sleek silhouette sole of 72 trefoil studs act as glide and stop supports for sure traction. In any weather.

The results are in from the lab. One example: in the 1978 New York City Marathon, the adidas Marathon 80 was worn by the runner who set the sensational new world record for women.

The Marathon 80. adidas' lightest running shoe.

adidas

The science of sport. 

Puma Lite Riders vintage sneaker ad

Here's an old school ad for Puma Lite Riders.

Puma new Lite Riders. 

It's a long, uphill pull beginning at the six-mile mark. You want to flow up the grade, flatten it out, drive hard at the finish. You've trained hard. You're fit. You've done everything you can do. Now give yourself the best of it. Go for a PR in PUMA's Lite Riders, a revolutionary new racing shoe.

Built to minimize stress and the shock of impact over all distances, Lite Rider is a product of the superior technology which produced the famous Easy Rider training shoe series. Light as a feather but steel-tough to with-stand the pressure of racing, Lite Rider stresses durability, comfort and a remarkable new sole featuring shock-absorbing rows of angled cones. Footstrike brings Lite Rider's angled cones against the pavement edge first and their angles allow them to move more efficiently than thick, straight cones. A one-piece upper holds the foot comfortably and securely. A thick, tough wedge supplies extra support. Lite Rider is a moccasin-type shoe with no hard insole. The heel is built on a track last. And a heavily reinforced toe area consists of a tough rubber lip bonded to suede leather. Those who have worn it say it's the finest, most comfortable racing shoe they have ever tried. We're not surprised. That's the way we built it. You'll see what we mean when you run in it. 

The Sole Secret. 
PUMA designers, searching for a more efficient method of absorbing the shock of footstrike, have created a sole featuring angled rows of small rubber cones. Angling allows impact to be softened by the sharp edges of the cones. In addition, the angle creates extra shock-absorbing movement by the cones. The cushioning effect of more than 150 of the 1/4 inch cones under the power stress of racing provides a floating effect and unsurpassed traction. Because of more efficient shock-resisting qualities PUMA can make the Lite Rider with harder, longer-wearing rubber. The secret is in the sole. 

Lite Rider from PUMA The Great Cat Family. Meowww. 

PUMA
🐆
The Great Cat Family

Asics Tiger 1980 vintage track jacket ad

Here's an old school Asics Tiger track suit ad from 1980...TIGERSTYLE. This original vintage Asics Tiger print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

🏃
FORM AND FUNCTION - TIGERSTYLE

The ultimate warm-up. Looks right, fits right. Made with care, because we care. 

We know that it's not enough to sew up a garment that looks great on the rack—but falls apart at the first stretch. Look at the inside of the Tiger warm-up. No messy loose threads. Straight stitching. Pockets that don't flop around. Little details make big garments. And fabrics that hold up—wash after wash. Check the style above. Our model A-20, typically Tiger: athletic function with stylish form. The unique four-stripe cape shoulder with coordinated stripe in pants in six color combinations. Ask for it at your favorite specialty shop, sports or department store. 

Form and function. They should go together. Let your form function — Tigerstyle. 

ASICS TIGER SPORT WEAR
ASICS Sports of America, Inc.
2052 ALTON AVENUE,
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92714, U.S.A.

*JELENK has been replaced by ASICS TIGER.

Converse 1976 Coach vintage sneaker ad

Converse 1976 Coach vintage sneaker ad

The yellow Converse Coach Jogger sneakers from this ad are posted here.

For the up pulse, leg churning, muscle stretching condition…

Converse Coach athletic shoes. They help you endure.

This is it... Coach by Converse, the superbly made all around athletic shoe built to hang in with you whatever you do. Coach is available in a wide variety of suede, leather, canvas and nylon styles and colors suited to your game, on the field or off. Talk to your Converse dealer and tell him you want Coach. You'll look great together.

Converse an Eltra company

*Selected for use by the U.S. team for the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal.