Spalding Action Footwear 1978 Vintage Sneaker Ad

Here’s an old school ad from 1978 for Spalding’s runners at Florsheim Shoe Shops. This original vintage advertisement is available over at RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

Impact absorbing wedge $27.95

Flared shock absorbing heel $29.95

Lightweight, durable canvas uppers $16.95

Cushioned comfort soles $26.95

Any Way You Look at Them, They’re Champion Performers.

Introducing Spalding action footwear.

Take a good look at these new Spalding styles. Any way you look at them, they can start you on your personal path to glory. Action traction bottoms. Com-fortable, long wearing uppers. Inspired performers in a wide range of sizes. A must for every amateur professional. That's why they deserve the Spalding name. And that's why you'll only find them at our Florsheim Shoe Shops. Because we fea-ture only the finest footwear for the man-on-the-move. So come on in and walk, jog or sprint on out in ready for action

FLORSHEIM SHOE SHOPS

Minneapolis: 530 Nicollet Ave. • St. Paul: 401 Wabasha Street • Rosedale Shopping Center • • Brookdale Center • Southdale Center • Maplewood Mall • Ridgedale Center • Burnsville Center American Express cards welcome along with most major credit cards.

Runners World 1977 Top 15 featuring Nike Elite 1970s vintage sneakers

Here’s the inside cover for the Runner’s World 1977 Top 15 Racing Flats section featuring the vintage Nike Elite runners.

Runners World 1977 Top 25 featuring Brooks, adidas and Nike 1970s vintage sneakers

Here’s the inside cover for the 1977 Runner’s World Top 25 rated training flats featuring the Brooks Vantage, adidas SL76 and Nike waffle vintage sneakers.

PONY Express and Racer 'Run In the Sun' 1979 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old school 1979 vintage sneaker ad for PONY Express and PONY Racer model runners as part of the "RUN IN THE SUN" sweepstakes.

Ad info is below:

The PONY ‘79 Run In The Sun Sweepstakes

Your chance to run with the best where the sun, sea and world come to ploy.

The dream runs. Sao Paulo. Hawaii. The world's most lavish playgrounds. PONY can be your ticket. Just visit your PONY dealer and try on a pair of either PONY Express or PONY Racer running shoes* Simply fill out the PONY "RUN IN THE SUN" Sweep-stakes entry blank and you're automatically entered. Five winners will be chosen in an exciting drawing for an all expense paid trip to either Sao Paulo for the world famous Sylvester Run, (where the winner in 1978 wore PONY), or Hawaii for what has to be the most beautiful run anywhere. And whether you win the sweepstakes or not, with a pair of PONY shoes on your feet, you're a big winner. In Sao Paulo. Hawaii. Or wherever excellence counts. For complete details and your PONY "RUN IN THE SUN" entry post card, see your PONY dealer. All entries must be postmarked no later than midnight, Sept 1, 1979.

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.

PONY
A STEP AHEAD 251 Park Ave. South, N.Y. C.10010 N.Y.

PONY Express and Racer 'Run In the Sun' 1979 vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

FASTRAK Flex-26W 1979 vintage running shoes ad

Fastrak started out with some similar-to-adidas 3 stripe logo sneakers but eventually added the 4th stripe. This brand always delivered with trippy retro advertising… like this man running in the sky. The ad below is for the women’s version of the Flex-26.

Ad info is below:

A lot of running shoes fit a woman's feet.

IntroducIng Flex-26W. By Fastrak.

The premise: A woman is more than just a smaller-sized man. The result: Flex-26W. A shoe made on a last made just for you, the American woman..

The last takes into consideration the biodynamics of your lower center of gravity, your special skeletal curvature .. your woman's body. Then shapes the shoe accordingly, under approval of Dr. Lowell Scott Weil, the widely known sports podiatrist and podiatric surgeon, and supervisor of our Sports Advisory Staff.

Flex-26W understands: If you want a shoe that really fits a woman's foot, you've got to realize she is a woman ... from head to toe. See the Flex-26W and other Fastrak styles at your nearby Fastrak dealer.

FASTRAK'S NEW

FLEX-26W

This one's made to fit your body.

THE RUNNING SHOE MADE TO FIT A WOMAN'S BODY.

FASTRAK
ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR

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

FASTRAK Flex-26W 1979 vintage running shoes ad @ The Deffest

New Balance Trail Blazing 1978 vintage ad featuring Trail 355, 320, CrossCountry and SuperComp runners

Here’s a great old ad for New Balance’s Trail 355, 320, CrossCountry and SuperComp model running shoes from 1978. If you’re interested in these models we have posted other ads for them at the links below.

New Balance SuperComp 1978 vintage sneaker ad
New Balance Trail 355 1979 vintage running shoes ad
New Balance 1978 vintage ad featuring the 320 model retro running shoes
New Balance CrossCountry runners from 1978
New Balance 1979 ad featuring the W320 and W355 women’s trainers

Ad info is below:

TRAIL BLAZING

New Balance's Trail 355 is a new kind of trainer — one specifically designed to meet the performance and durability requirements of road training as well as trail or cross-country work. The new Nora-Tuff° outer sole Is composed of high-quality carbon rubber in a flat-head stud design — which means that the Trail 355 guarantees both road-flat durability and maximum rough terrain performance. An earlier version of this innovative shoe was rated number one (in ball and heel cushioning both) during the recent Runner’s World lab tests. The new Nora-Tuff sole combines this maximum shock attenuation with new radial-tire durability; and the rounded flat-head studs provide excellent traction on all surfaces, from mud, sand and snow to wet, slick asphalt. Add New Balance’s new boxier toe and snug-fitting heel counter, as well as the Trail 355’s foam-backed polyester-mesh upper for remarkable comfort and breathablIity, and you have a shoe that's not only blazing trails today, but will be setting the pace among trainers for years to come. Men and women, 31/2. to 15EEEE, in Royal Blue with Yellow.

Width Sizing Means Fit, Comfort and Performance.

320 Rated number one a year ago, this year's 320 is even better, with several important fit, comfort and performance improvements. New one-piece upper and padded tongue. New fuller, boxier toe resulting from a broader last design. New foam-backed tricot heel cup that fits snugly all around for improved support. New outer sole wrap at the toe for increased durability. And New Balance is still the only shoe company offering full width-sizing and an arch-support saddle. Men and women, 31/2AA to 15EEEE, in Royal Blue with White.

CrossCountry Off-road competition shoe that's durable and cushioned enough to take the hard surfaces too. The light, flexible, flared Alphacrepe sole has a studded configuration that maximizes traction while minimizing dirt pick-up; and the soft, comfortable upper and padded tongue incorporate New Balance's new broader and higher toe design. It's a light, very protective racing flat. Men and women, 31/2AA to 15EEEE, in Orange with White.

SuperComp Multi-colored and brush-soled, the SuperComp is New Balance's durable lightweight racing flat. The stretch foam insole minimizes friction and heat build-up while the breathable polyester-mesh upper maximizes ventilation. The soft crepe wedge/midsole combination offers reduced weight and increased shock absorbency, while the brush sole provides excellent traction on all surfaces. Men and women, 31/2AA to 15EEEE, in Yellow/ Orange/Red with White.

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Send for our free color catalog, or see your local authorized New Balance dealer. 38 Everett Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02134

Puma Swinger 1973 vintage sneaker ad featuring Joe Namath

Here’s a retro vintage sneaker ad from 1973 for the Puma ‘Swinger’ model leisure sneakers which were promoted by hall of fame quarterback and ladies’ man Joe Namath.

Ad info is below:

Joe Namath Scores in Pumas.

On or off the field Joe Namath appreciates the comfort and support of Puma's full line of leisure and football shoes. Like the comfortable Joe Namath shoe shown here. All available at your sporting goods store or shoe store or write Sports Beconta, Inc., 50 Executive Blvd., Elmsford, N.Y. 10523. Or 340 Oys-ter Pt. Blvd., So. San Francisco, Calif. 94080.

PUMA from Beconta.

Vintage New Balance CrossCountry runners from 1978

I've been on hiatus for a while to work on projects but am back today with a vintage New Balance ad. Here's an ad from 1978 for featuring their Cross Country trainer. All about the Alphacrepe sole. This original vintage New Balance CrossCountry print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

CrossCountry Off-road competition shoe that's durable and cushioned enough for roadwork on hard surfaces. The light, flexible flared Alphacrepe sole has a studded configuration that maximizes traction while minimizing dirt pick-up; and the soft, comfortable upper with padded tongue incorporates New Balance's new broader and higher toe design. Men and women, 31/2AA-15EEEE, in Orange with White.

See your local authorized New Balance dealer, or send for our free color catalog. 38 Everett Street Boston, Massachusetts 02134

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Autry Concorde vintage sneaker ad from 1979

Here’s a 1979 vintage sneaker advertisement by Autry for their ‘Concorde’ model runners. If you want to learn more about Autry we have posted a bunch of vintage ads of theirs here, here, here and here.

Ad info is below:

INTRODUCING
A PERFECT FIT
IN AN ULTRA-LIGHT PERFORMANCE TRAINING FLAT
FROM “A” “EE”

THE ADJUSTABLE LACE-TO-TOE BLUCHER ON THE "CONCORDE" PROVIDES A CUSTOM FIT FOR ANY FOOT. FROM YOUR INSTEP THRU THE BALL OF YOUR FOOT, YOU'LL HAVE THE EXACT SNUGNESS YOU PREFER. "CONCORDE"

THE LIGHTEST, HIGH PERFORMANCE, CUSTOM FITTING TRAINING FLAT'
AUTRY THE ACTION PEOPLE
AUTRY INDUSTRIES, DALLAS, TX.

Autry Concorde vintage sneaker ad from 1979 @ The Deffest

AAU BIG "D" vintage sneaker advertisement from 1978

Here’s a vintage sneaker ad from 1978 for the AAU BIG “D” suede basketball shoes. These sneakers came equipped with a "quarter sweep for toughness" 👊 and a "molded waffle sole for fancy footwork." This ad made me wonder where have I seen this logo before? 🤔

Ad info is below:

AAU SHOES
BASKETBALL SHOES
FOOTWORK THAT WORKS

AAU Basketball Shoes play as hard as you do. They give you the look and feel of a champion.

AAU BIG "D" SUEDE

These are the basketball shoes that court good sports with comfort and style. Royal blue suede leather uppers with split suede leather quarter sweep for toughness. Fully padded tongue and collar and cushioned arch to insure comfort. Ribbed toe bumper and molded waffle sole for fancy footwork. Men's and boys' sizes in royal blue suede.

AVAILABLE AT FINE DEPARTMENT STORES AND SHOE STORES EVERYWHERE

Distributed by INTERMARK SHOE COMPANY
A Division of International Seaway Trading Corporation
1382 West 9th Street • Cleveland, Ohio 44113

AAU BIG "D" 1970s vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Fastrak 1979 retro sneaker ad for the Flex-26

Here’s an old school 1979 vintage sneaker ad for Fastrak brand sneakers Flex-26 model. Fastrak was based in Elk Grove Village, IL and these runners are a new take on the ever popular 4 stripes theme. This ad also introduces a sports podiatrist. which was another popular theme back in the day.

Ad info is below:

Reach for the horizon.

This isn't an ad for a shoe. It's for a feeling. Introducing Flex-26. The incredible new shoe from Fastrak. The shoe that feels so much a part of you it seems only natural to run longer. Run farther than ever before. The reasons? Extra-flexibility under forefoot. Support for your Achilles while you cover progressively greater distances. And an exclusive Fastrak design tested and approved by Dr. Lowell Scott Weil, the widely known sports podiatrist and podiatric surgeon, and supervisor of our Sports Advisory Staff. Flex-26. It's one hell of a shoe. For one heavenly feeling. See the Flex-26 and other Fastrak styles at your nearby Fastrak dealer.

FLEX-26
WHEN YOU'RE READY TO GO THE DISTANCE.

FASTRAK
ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR

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

Fastrak 1979 retro sneaker ad for the Flex-26 @ The Deffest

Braun Bilt vintage sneaker ad

Here's an old vintage sneaker ad for Braun Bilt’s running shoes. According to this ad "Braun Bilt stands up there among the giants." This original vintage Braun Bilt print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

​Ad info is below:

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There's always pressure to give it your best, most of it from within. From you. Runners are a special breed of competitors. Great inner drive, and a mania for the best. Consider Braun Bilt. If you know anything about training flats, you know how the competition is among shoe manufacturers. We're a new name, but an old company, with a reputation for making the best. Braun Bilt stands up there among the giants. Our very first, and only, shoe in the line at the time got four stars from Runner's World. "Watch out for this company,' they said. We're our own toughest competition. We can't worry about what the other companies are doing. We've got some of the best wear, best flexibility, best shock absorption and weight. And we're always making it better. As a runner, you should understand that attitude. Even when you're running alone, you want to come in first. Braun Bilt, designed and built in America, by New England craftsmen. 

When your toughest competition is yourself.

🏃‍♂️

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Brookfield Athletic Shoe Company E. Brookfield, MA 01515 

Braun Bilt shoes for men, women, and children. You'll find Braun Bilt shoes at the dealers listed. 

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