King Size "Town and Country Jogger" ​ vintage sneaker ad

Here's an old 1978 vintage ad for King Size running shoes "Town and Country Jogger " model and the always popular adidas-esque four stripe profile logo...

Ad info is below:

TALL & BIG RUNNERS

A SHOE DESIGNED I EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU 

The Famous KING-SIZE Co. Town and Country Jogger Exclusively Available in Sizes 12 to 16 

Designed for the man who wants comfort and support in his hard-to-find size. Padded white vinyl ankle collar. Cross-country design crepe sole with wrap toe and heel. Tricot lining. 7 hidden lace eyelets. Money-back Guarantee both Before and After Wearing. $19.95 Pr. 

Please Send _______ Pair(s) Style 20 Joggers with Blue Nylon Uppers, White Leather Stripes and Blue Suede Tip. (M Width Only)

Size 12 Size 13 Size 14 Size 15 Size 16

My most comfortable Shoe Size is ______

The King-Size Co.

948 King-Size Bldg., Brockton, MA 02402

Gola 'Boston' 1979 vintage sneaker ad

Today we’ve got an old ad for Gola's 'Boston' running shoes from 1979.

​Ad info is below:

"Boston," ... a fantastic men's running shoe. A completely new design from Gola—ideal for the everyday runner. All the features of more expensive models, but priced for today's budget-minded consumer. Lightweight nylon upper with suede protection in the crucial stress areas. Soft foamed sponge mid-sole with foamed sponge wedge designed to absorb maximum shock. Natural crepe sole with dual tread designed for stabilization, while at the same time allowing extra traction. Available in three popular colors. 

Gola
a SPORTCRAFT exclusive 

GENERAL SPORTCRAFT CO., LTD. BERGENFIELD N.J. 07621 

Speed shoes 1975 vintage running shoes ad

We're going way back today. Here's on old add for "Speed" brand shoes from 1975. The company was owned by a runner named Ted Bick and had two models - "The Racer" and "The Trainer" and they were designed by Bill Squires who was the coach of Boston State College. Sadly Speed shoes weren't with us for long. I couldn't find any other record of them after 1976.

Ad info is below:

NEW FROM BOSTON: 

SPEED SHOES 

Coach Bill Squires, coach of Boston State College and the Greater Boston Track Club, has put 25 years of personal run-ning experience into the design of shoes which will meet the needs of every run-ner: comfort, protection and—above all--speed. They are called the SPEED SHOES. 

THE RACER 

Super-light, super-fast; with a high trac-tion, ultra-durable sole. Raised heel wedge and Spenco insole. Semi-rigid shank and arch support for mid-foot. Fits like a glove with soft, seamless inter-ior. Wrap-around nylon uppers. For sheer speed, this shoe is unsurpassed. Se-ven ounces per shoe. Price: $19.95. Re-heeled for $2.50. 

THE TRAINER 

Designed for heavy mileages, with extra cushioning from heel to toe. Raised heel wedge, Spenco insole, arch-support, semi-rigid shank, heel reinforcement. Same soft, glove-like fit; seamless interiors and nylon uppers. A long distance runner's shoe with excellent speed qualities. With 800 steps per mile, why carry more than nine ounces per shoe? Price: $21.95. Re-heeled for $2.50, re-soled for $7.50. 

In sizes 5 to 13, A-EEE. Both shoes un-conditionally guaranteed, if returned un-damaged. Add $1.50 to the price of each shoe ordered to cover postage and handling. 

Send order to: SPEED SHOES Box 202 Medford, Mass. 02155

Vintage 1980 Soma brand tennis shoes ad

Today we’re going to mix it up and post a pair of old school tennies. This ad is from 1980 from a brand called Soma. Soma was a sub brand of Mitsui & Co. based out of Japan and lasted from around 1976 to 1981. They were all about the Duolite sole. Btw, nice use of the Mercedes-Benz hood ornament to show how "classy" these sneakers were.

​Ad info is below:

STEP UP 

Introducing SOMA. The no-compromise tennis shoe for the no-compromise tennis player.

Your tennis shoes are a compromise between what your feet need, and what a shoe designer can give them. A tennis shoe must be flexible, yet offer firm support. It should also fit comfortably, absorb shock well, and be durable. 

In an effort to give you all that, conventional tennis shoes are built as a complicated structure of many little parts—each trying to do one job. Unfortunately, they can't do them all equally well. So your feet suffer. And so does your game.

Duolite. The no-compromise sole.

A SOMA tennis shoe is different. Simple, not complicated. Outside, it has the classy look you'd expect in a quality tennis shoe. But below, we've replaced all those little parts with our exclusive Duolite- sole—two layers of polyurethane permanently bonded together.

The layer closest to your foot is soft for comfortable shock absorption, and orthopedically molded for real support and fit The bottom layer is firmer, for superior durability and traction on any court surface. Together they're the first really new tennis shoe idea in decades. Tomorrow the world will be playing in SOMA. Today you can be the first player at your club to wear them. For more information, contact: SOMA Sports, Inc., 200 Park Ave., N.Y., N.Y. 10017. 

SOMA's exclusive Duolite" sole eliminates compromise—does the whole job with just two parts instead of many. 

SOMA It's as simple as that. 

SEE READER SERVICE PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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
*****

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

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

Etonic Eclipse 1980 vintage racing flat ad

Here's a 1980 ad for the Etonic Eclipse racing flat. The original vintage ad is available at our Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

THE ECLIPSE RACING FLAT. NOW-YOU CAN TEST THE INNER LIMITS. 

In your race against time, you want a shoe that saves you precious seconds. The new Etonic Eclipse Racing Flat is a lightweight, flexible performer that helps yqu run the race you trained for.

A mere 7 ounces in size 8, the Eclipse is streamlined in all important areas. Our breathable oxi-mesh nylon upper is larninated to a special foam and perforated nylon tricot for light, cool racing comfort. The sole is a tough, dual rulbber compourid with two different treads. It provides lightweight cushioning throughout, and has a unique heel strike insert for extra durability.

Constructed on a, new specially designed last, the Etonic Eclipse better positions the foot for competitive running and features the Etonic rear-foot lacing system to give you greater control.

Add the Dr. Rob Roy McGregor* one-piece heel and arch support* that cushions the force of heel strike, and a non-stretch Etonic side bar for lateral support, and you've got a lightweight, high-performance racing flat worthy of the name Etonic.

Interested in eclipsing your best time? It's up to you. And Eclipse.

Etonic
Sports Footwear & Apparel

Turntec 1984 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a vintage 1984 ad for the Turntec Anatomical Quantum Plus running shoes. The shoes featured in this ad were designed by Jerry Turner who was the former owner of the Brooks Shoe Manufacturing Co., Inc. While heading Brooks he developed the Villanova., the Vantage® and the Hugger.

​Ad info is below:

"I shaped my new shoes around a one million yeard old design . Your foot." Jerry Turner

It's an idea whose time has come. Up until now, running shoes were built on a flat form that didn't contour to the bottom of your foot. But my new Turntec anatomical designis built on a last that duplicates the shape of yyour foot. So when you run, a Turntec rally 'cradles' your foot, holding it right where my -

My Turntec Design with anatomical contour cradles foot firmly to help reduce sliding. 

Restraint without constraint

cushioning and your own natural padding will absorb the most impact. Your foot won't move around in the shoe. So shock is held to a minimum.

Ordinary Shoes 

Heel (calcaneus) under no pressure

Heel bone under pressure 

My Turntec Design 

Heel bone under no pressure 

Heel bone under pressure 

And since there are some areas of your foot that absorb more shock than others, I've developed my special 'Variable Impact Pressure Sole' (VIPS). It features a dual-hardness design that is firm at control points and softer in the shock areas. Which only adds to the protection.

Anti-pronation device reduces movement. 

Anatomical Cradle 

I designed these stabilizer bars to ensure forefoot control.

Flex bars double as heat and ‘moisture \ vents

There is one thing that will shock you though. How little Turntecs cost. See your local Turntec dealer. Or contact me at Turntec, American Sporting Goods Corporation, One World Trade Center, Suite 8827, New York, NY 10048. (301) 356-2300. Try on a pair of my new Turntec shoes. They don't conform to all the old shoe ideas. Just to your foot. 

My Turntec Anatomical Quantum Plus. 

Jerry Turner is the former owner of the Brooks Shoe Manufacturing Co., Inc. While heading that company he developed some of the most famous running shoes in history, the Villanova., the Vantage® and the Hugger.. The recipient of numerous awards and patents for the originality of his shoe designs, Jerry Turner is acknow-ledged as one of the most dy-namic and innovative people in the cursing shoe industry. Villanova, Vantage and Hugger are registered trademarks of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. 

1979 Athlete's Foot Saucony vintage sneaker ad ​

Here's a 1979 Athlete's Foot ad for the Saucony Hornet, Trainer 1980, Gripper, Ms. Gripper, Dove II and Racer 1980 kicks.

​Ad info is below:

His and Hers

8850 Hornet 👟

8866 Trainer 1980 👟

8852 Gripper👟

8862 Ms. Gripper

8863 Dove II 👟

8867 Racer 1980 👟

SAUCONY SHOES FOR ALL KINDS OF RUNNING at the Athlete's Foot Stores 

Jogging. Training. Marathon. Racing. Saucony offers the right tread and the right shoe construction for all running. Let the experienced specialists at THE ATHLETE'S FOOT the athlete's foot stores make sure you get just the right Saucony shoe for The Foot. your kind of running. For men and women, in colors you like. Count on the specialists! Available only at participating stores. 

No one knows the ahlete's foot like The Athlete's Foot

235 stores...nationwide

Point 4 vintage sneaker ad ​from 1975

Here's another short lived sneaker brand from the 70s called Point4. From what I can tell this company only stayed in the footwear game from 1974 to 1975. This ad is from '75, right arounf the time DJ Kool Herc was DJing at the Hevalo Club.

Ad info is below:

slip a pair on-
celebrate-
run
for
fun 

And we'll wrap you in total comfort! 

Write for free Point Four poster. 

point 4our ltd. 

4050 Talmadge Road
Toledo, Ohio 43623
(419) 472-6982 

University Spt. Gds. Mobile, Ala. 

Bill Lapes Spt. Gds. Tucson, Az. 

Sports World Lexington, Ky. & Erie, Pa. 

Rough Rider Bismarck, N.D. 

Wolf's Rookville, N.Y. 

Sauk Valley Brooklyn, Mi. 

T & G Sports Binghamton, N.Y. 

Woody's Spt. Gds. Hacienda Heights, Ca. 

Athlete's Foot Bethesda,Md. & Merrillsville, Ind.

Fastrak 1979 vintage sneaker ad for the Flex-26 model shoes

Here's a new take on the 3 adidas stripes... crossing them out with a 4th stripe. This old school 1979 vintage sneaker ad was by a brand called Fastrak for the Flex-26, Flex-26 Air-Flo, Flex-26W, Flex-26W Air-Flo shoes. Fastrak was owned by the Illinois footwear company and only stayed in business from around 1978 to 1979. Fastrak brand, we hardly knew ya!

​​Ad info is below:

THE INCREDIBLE NEW SHOES FROM FASTRAK 

PROTECTION IN EVERY STEP

❑ Superior flexibility ❑ Shock-absorbing mid-sole ❑ High, wide toe box ❑ Extended, firm heel counter 

FLEX-26 👟 FLEX-26 AIR-FLO  👟 FLEX-26W 👟 FLEX-26W AIR-FLO  👟

Get The Incredible Shoes Going For You Every Step Of The Way

FASTRAK ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR National Headquarters 2400 Greenleaf Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 312/593-6050

Division of Illinois Footwear Company

Jordache 'Ultimate' 1982 vintage running shoe ad

Her'e’s an old school 1982 running shoe ad for the Jordache Ultimate sneaker.

Ad info is below:

ULTIMATE

FROM JORDACHE 

From heel to toe, the Jordache ULTIMATE running shoe has been designed for the ultimate in running comfort and protection. 

Start with the heel, where we've used the latest in stabilization technology. The flat lasted heel includes a stabilizer, which means that when your heel is pounding on the ground the shoe will help stabilize your foot, which can reduce the risk of injury, especially to the knee. 

For safety at night, we've made our heel tab and side logo out of 3M Scotchlite• reflective trim. 

The bottom of the shoe has been crafted in rubber in an exclusive tread pattern, helping to smooth out those long miles. 

Above the sole, there's half slip-lasted construction in the forepart, with a toe piece that extends back to the saddle, giving the shoe maximum forepart stability. 

Finally, with suede and 400 denier nylon mesh for the highest burst strength, a foam collar for comfort covered with a nylon matte for fit, and nylon stitching for durability, the ULTIMATE running shoe from Jordache meets every requirement of the serious runner. 

JORDACHE ATHLETIC WEAR LTD. The ULTIMATE Running Shoe from Jordache.

Puma vintage 1983 sneaker ad for the Lab-1 model

Here’s a 1983 vintage sneaker ad for the Puma 'Lab-1' shoes. “A new breed of laboratory animal"

Vans Serio vintage 1982 running shoe ad

Here's another cool old print ad featuring the Vans Serio running shoes from 1982.

Ad info is below:

RUNNER TESTED
DOCTOR TESTED
RUNNER’S WORLD TESTED

...BUT THE FINAL TEST REALLY IS YOURS
You may never need to test your running shoes to the limit. Then again, you may. That's why Vans spent two years in researching, developing and testing this shoe for the protection and comfort of your feet. Vans Serio- Style 152 was awarded a 5-star rating in the Runner's World's 1982 Forefoot and Rearfoot Impact Tests in the Men's Training Shoe Division. Feel confident that your Vans are with you every step of the way. "Man, I need Vans !" 

• Reg. Trademark Available in AAAA to EEEEE widths in sizes up to 16. Dealer inquiries invited except in Southern California 

VANS

HANDCRAFTED AMERICAN•MADE ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR
704 East Broadway, P.O. Box 729
Anaheim, California 92805 

Jox by Thom McAn 1980 Road Handlers vintage sneaker ad ​

Here's Jox ad number 2 for the day. This time from 1980 for their Road Handlers sneakers with the 'frelonic' insole and "sabre tooth" sole. 🐯 Jox was the athletic shoe sub-brand of Thom McAn in the late 70s and early 80s.

Ad info is below:

How to design a winning running shoe. 

Suede portion of toe provides forefoot control. 

Midsole and wedge heel provide excellent cushioning, lightness, and flexibility. 

Thickly padded, ventilated tongue. 

Functional Jox side stripes offer additional lateral stability. 

Remarkable one-piece "frelonic" insole actually contours to the shape of your foot after running a short distance. Three layers of foam material covered in terry cloth provide cushioning and support for the exact shape of your foot. 

Special layer of impregnated felt material for shock absorption and insulation. 

Unique "sabre tooth" sole design gives durability and superior traction on virtually all surfaces. 

Weight: Men's size 9, 290 gm./ 10.2 oz. Women's size 7, 225 gm./7.9 oz. 

Women's Road Handlers RW5-STAR

Men's Road Handlers RW4-STAR

Jox Road Handlers 

Jox Road Handlers have a "frelonic" compression insole that shapes to and permanently holds the contours of your foot—a design break-through in running shoes. The "frelonic" insole combines with other special features to make Jox Road Handlers one of the best high-performance running shoes anywhere. Men's Road Handler" $29.99. Women's Road Handler $27.99. 

Prices slightly higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Thom McAn

Jox by Thom McAn 1979 vintage sneaker and socks ad

We're going to declare this as "Jox Friday." Here's another old school 1979 vintage sneaker and socks ad, this time by by Jox for their 'Mile-r' socks. Jox was the athletic shoe sub-brand of Thom McAn in the late 70s and early 80s.

Ad info is below:

JOX INTRODUCES A RUNNING SOCK WITH ARCH SUPPORT BUILT-IN

Developed for runners by Thom McAn to team up with their famous runner's shoe. The 'Mile-r' has springy lightweight panels of Lycra® knit-in to keep your arch well supported. There's a snug-fitting stay up top and a no-slide heel knit in to shape the sock in back so it won't slip down. Made in soft Hi-Bulk ORLON® to keep your feet drier and give you a long comfortable run for your money. Non-allergenic. Machine wash and dry. The 'Mile-r.' Newest in the JOX line of athletic socks. 

Thom McAn

Built-in arch support available in ankle, crew and knee-hi lengths. At all Thom McAn stores.

1978 vintage sneaker ad by PONY for The Runner, The Racer & The Strider shoes

Here's an old school 1978 vintage ad by PONY for The Runner, The Racer & The Strider shoes donning their VSD sole.

​Ad info is below:

Perfection,
Precision,
Fit-
PONY

PONY running shoes represent a quantum leap in safety, comfort and performance for runners. The heart of these great new shoes is their sole. The PONY VSD sole (Patent Pending) insures optimal shock absorption, pronation and forward motion at the ball of the foot. This is achieved through specially designed nipples on heel for maximum shock absorption; special treads for increased traction and natural transfer of forward energy as runner pushes off; and specially contoured nipples designed to absorb initial shock and promote natural pronation of foot. In total, this new generation of PONY running shoes has, unquestionably, set the standard by which all other high-performance shoes will now be measured. 

The Runner The Racer V.S.D / Ms. Racer V.S.D The Strider

PONY
A STEP AHEAD
251 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10010

Specs Innsbruck 1980 FAT BOTTOM vintage sneaker ad

Here's an 1980 vintage ad by PRO-SPECS for their Innsbruck Fat Bottom sneaker. This original Pro-Specs vintage advertisement is available at our RewindRunning.com web store.

​Ad info is below:

FAT BOTTOM 

THE 5-STAR SPECS INNSBRUCK: 

The sole is fat to make it soak up shock. It's foam to make it flexible and light. 

One look at Fat Bottom and you can see that the Specs Innsbruck is a. running shoe with a real difference. 

The Fat Bottom. 

The Innsbruck sits on the exclusive Specs Polyflex outsole: a fat, flexible, lightweight shock absorber of Mobay Bayflex®Polyurethane. Add the bounce-back cushioning of our perforated Poron® insole and you've got a shoe that is remarkably comfortable, extremely supportive, and delight-fully flexible and light. 

1st in Flexibility.

1st in Durability.

For sheer performance, Fat Bottom is state-of-the-art. Among all men's training flats tested in the rigorous 1980 Runner's World Shoe Survey, it ranked Number One in both Flexibility and Sole Wear. And rated 5 Stars overall. Hefty praise for the new Fat Bottom. 

You might expect to pay more for a shoe that out-performs and outwears such tough, talented competition. But thanks to its revolutionary simplicity of design- and the Specs commitment to real quality at a realistic cost- this just isn't so. 

The Skinny Price.

The Innsbruck is priced $5 to $30 below all other men's 5-star shoes. You can own a pair of Fat Bottoms for a skinny $25 or less. Isn't that a nice, fat surprise?

RW5•STAR  

FLEX YOUR SPECS

SPECS INTERNATIONAL INC., AVON, MA 02322 

Reebok Aztec 1980 vintage running shoes ad

Here's a 1980 vintage sneaker ad for the Reebok Aztec. "Reebok... lightweight, fantastic, expensive" is a great tag line. 😂 This original 1980s vintage advertisement is available over at our RewindRunning.com web store.

Ad info is below:

The 26 pound* running shoe.

Toe box is high and wide enough to allow for natural toe spread. This avoids blisters. broken toenails. and toe cramping. 

Reebok engineered forefoot flex reduces resistance. ensuring smooth continuing momentum.

Designed for runners. Our anatomically structured last conforms perfectly to follow the natural curve of the runner's foot in motion. 

Reebok's Patented Unit-II Sole. 

Non-skid outer sole combines durability, flexibility and traction, permitting use on a variety of surfaces.

Another Reebok first, the memory cushioned wedge absorbs shock and eliminates bottoming out. 

The Aztec. Now available in the United States, these superb running shoes by the Reebok family are the culmination of 75 years of racing shoe specialization. These hand-crafted English running shoes are made in a proud tradition of excellence. Throughout its illustrious history, Reebok shoes have consistently won medals and held records in many of the world's major running events. And we at Reebok are dedicated to continually improve the design, engineering and construction char-acteristics of specialist running shoes, working together with athletes, coaches and medical authorities. Reebok... lightweight, fantastic, expensive. 

Reebok
BRITISH RACING SHOES
Reebok International. U.S.A. Ltd.. 165 Wood Road. Braintree. MA 02401 • (617) 848-1330.

*26 pounds British Sterling currency exchange as of 7/12/79 equals $60 American.  Actual weight of the Aztec Princess women's size 7 is less than 7 1/2 ounces (210 grams). 

Aztec Princess Aztec 10K

Patrick 1977 vintage running shoe ad for the Ile de France

For today's post we've got an old school 1977 vintage ad by a brand called Patrick. Patrick is a sportswear company that was founded way back in 1892 and headquartered in Belgium. For a short window from the late 70s to early 80s they made a push within the American footwear market but weren't able to make it last. This brand is still very much alive though and their kicks can be found in Europe and in Japan. I've included a couple of photos of their modern day Patrick Marathon 'Made in Japan' runner so you can see what they've been up to lately.

​Ad info is below:

In half an hour it's going to be you against you 

When the race starts it's going to be, ultimately, you against yourself. How much punishment can you take? Will there be enough left in you for the burst at the end that will insure success? Can you convince screaming muscles and protesting tendons that, yes, they can go a bit farther? Can your feet stand another jar as they hit the running surface for the next-to-last time? And the time before that? and the time before that?

We've known about the agony of the long distance runner for over twenty-five years. We have to. For years we've made the shoes that have carried these very special people on their races.

We now are proud to present to you a brand new distance running shoe; the Ile de France. The Ile de France is made with the long distance runner in mind. This shoe incorporates the following important features: support and cupping of the heel; firm arch supports; protection of the ball of the foot; flexibility of the front sole for easy push off; more room for the toes; extremely durable and long lasting.

We would recommend that you check the Ile de France at your local dealers. They may not, however, carry a line as exclusive as Patrick shoes. If they do not, please write us and we will tell you how to get them yourself. We believe that once you get them, you will never look for another shoe. That is, until another shoe as good as this comes along. Patrick shoes are made in France and are known throughout Europe for over twenty-five years for their workmanship, style and durability. 

👟 Suggested retail price $27.50 

PATRICK You owe it to your feet. 

Patrick Athletic Shoe Co., 45 E. 30th St., N.Y. 10016 (212) 686-8052

Gentlemen:

Please send me information on the Iie de France

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New Balance 100 & W100 vintage sneaker ad from 1979

Today we've got a 1979 vintage sneaker ad for the New Balance 100 & W100 running shoe racing flats. The majority of New Balance shoes today are really good about hanging on to their history and resemble many of the shoes they were making back in the 70s. That said I've never come across a pair of these 100's and I don't think they've ever been re-issued.

​Ad info is below:

COMP
100
W100

new extended saddle and width sizing:

the critical fit that compeition requires

New ultra-light men's / women's racing flats made on a competition last. Worn by 7 of top 10 finishers at Labatt's. All-new features include Extended Saddle for snugger fit, heel-counter lock, Morflex outsole, E.V.A. fluff midsole.

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new balance