Saucony Hornet and Ms Hornet 1979 vintage sneaker ad

We saw that Saucony recently put out a new Hornet model retro runner. Here’s a 1979 advertisement for the original Hornet and Ms. Hornet runners.

Ad info is below:

To run right...run light
Try the Saucony Hornet or Ms. Hornet at The Athlete's Foot stores.

RW5 - Star *****
1979
Runner’s World Magazine

The Hornet has exceptional lightweight nylon uppers, thick midsole-wedge with a herringbone outsole design, and comes in widths. Rated No. 1 for rear foot impact absorption. The Ms. Hornet has a unique hinged-insole strip for flexibility, and features a seamless toe construction. At participating THE ATHLETE'S FOOT stores. No one knows the athlete's foot like The Athlete’s Foot.