Here’s a 1980 vintage ad for Osaga who was burnishing their credentials as the official shoes of the Montreal Invitational Marathon and supplier to the World Cup II.
UPDATE: Osaga 2.0 for the Human Race! In 2025, the brand’s next chapter begins. The grandchildren of Osaga’s original owners have brought back legendary runners like the KT-26 and Moscow 80 - built with the same care as the originals.
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Ad info is below:
OSAGA
The Official Shoe of the Montreal Invitational Marathon.
OSAGA
Official supplier to World Cup II, Montreal.
OSAGA
For The Human race
For more information contact: Corporate Headquarters OSAGA, Incorporated, 2468 West 11th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97402„ Phone (503) 484-1344
Eastern Distr. Osaga East 444 N. 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 627-2200
Canadian Distr. Nielsen Distributors 1000 Parker St. Vancouver, B.C. (604) 253-5221
Australian Distr. Dunlop Footwear P.O. Box 268 Bankstown, Australia 2200
