Pro-Specs Cross Country Joggers 1978 vintage sneaker ad featuring David McGillivray

Today we’ve got a 1978 vintage Pro-Specs Cross Country Joggers vintage sneaker ad featuring runner David McGillivray who ran across the U.S. to benefit the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.. These old school runners have a strong resemblance to the Nike Waffle trainer. This original vintage print ad is available over at our Rewind Running web shop.

Ad info is below:

David McGillivray is running across America with courage, confidence and Pro-Specs Joggers.

If you'd like to be in David McGillivray's shoes, you should be in ours.

A lot of runners would love to share the challenge of running across America. But for now David McGillivray is living the ultimate runner's fantasy alone. And when he strode off on his forty mile a day, three thousand mile odyssey, he strode out in Pro-Specs. Your journeys won't be as long but your choice of footwear can be every bit as important. And that's why you should look into SPECS ATHLETIC SHOES with the special long lasting sole.

Pro-Specs. The cross country shoes that actually crossed a country. Specs International, Inc. Avon, Mass. 02322

Brooks vintage Super Villanova 1970s sneakers ad

Here’s a great 1978 colorful vintage print ad for the Brooks Super Villanova vintage running shoes. This original vintage sneaker print ad is available over at our Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

New from BROOKS

Super Villanova

To the hundreds of thousands of runners that were so pleased with the Brooks Villanova, we present...

Super Villanova with the great features and value of the original Villanova, plus the scientifically designed perforated mid-sole· for greater cushioning and flexibility, plus the Brooks racing stud sole.

In addition, Brooks Super Villanova has the wide flared heel, crepe heel wedge, full padded heel, terry cloth sock lining, arch support, nylon upper with suede leather tip and counter pocket. Half and full sizes 4 - 12 and 13. Once you try the Brooks Super Villanova we believe you'll give them your personal endorsement!

*Pat. Pend.

BROOKS

SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331

New Balance 320 vintage sneakers from 1978

Here’s a great old ad for the New Balance 320 model. This original vintage NB 320 print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

320 1976-77's number one rated trainer — tough, comfortable, fully protective. This year's 320 has a one-piece upper with padded tongue, a fuller, boxier toe (from a last with broader toe design), a lightweight outer sole with flared heel and wrapped toe for greater durability, and a foam-backed tricot heel cup that fits snugly all around for improved support. Men's 31/2AA-15EEEE, in Royal Blue 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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Saucony Hornet 1978 vintage sneaker ad by athletic attic

Here’s a cool old 1978 vintage sneaker ad for the Saucony Hornet model running shoes. This original vintage Saucony Hornet sneaker print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

Ms. Hornet

Hornet

The ‘Attic is full of Hornets.

Athletic Attic stores are loaded with Hornets these days. These top ranked shoes from Saucony were rated #1 for rearfoot impact absorption by Runner's World Magazine — and given a 5-Star rating. We recommend them highly, and a closer look at a Hornet will tell you why:
The added tongue and quarter, thick midsole wedge and herringbone outsole design combine to create a highly comfortable durable training flat.
The Ms. Hornet provides the same kind of outstanding performance for the female runner, and both men's and women's models are available in a wide variety of sizes. But our favorite Hornet feature is the very affordable price. It really takes the sting out of buying a top-rated running shoe! Visit your nearest Athletic Attic today. Things are buzzing!

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Asics Onitsuka Tiger 1978 vintage sneaker ad featuring the Montreal II, Corsair, Jayhawk and Enduro

Here’s a 1978 retro running shoe ad for the Asics Tiger model sneakers. This ad was put out by The Athlete’s Foot and features the Montreal II, Corsair, Jayhawk and Enduro models.

Ad info is below:

SOFT LANDINGS EVERY STEP AND STRIDE OF THE WAY

Montreal II T-35 nylon uppers
Corsair T-24 leather uppers
Jayhawk G-5 nylon
Enduro T-36 nylon mesh

TIGER SHOES AT THE ATHLETE’S FOOT STORES
Flexible. Lightweight. Well-cushioned to absorb impact with your every step and stride. Let the experienced specialists at THE ATHLETE'S FOOT put you into the right Tiger shoes for YOUR kind of running. Grass or path. Track or tough terrain. One mile. Three miles. Twenty-six miles. No one knows the athlete's foot like THE ATHLETE'S FOOT stores. Great color selection for men and women. Great price selection.
Available only at participating stores.

No one knows the athlete's foot like

The Athlete's Foot

Asics Onitsuka Tiger 1978 vintage sneaker ad Montreal II, Corsair, Jayhawk and Enduro @ The Deffest

Sears The Winner II Runner 3 stripe vintage sneakers ad from 1978

Nope, not adidas. Here’s an old school 1978 retro sneaker advertisement for Sears ‘The Winner II’ model running shoes. The colors in this ad don’t really hold up to the actual color of the sneakers which are here. Somewhat confusingly - Sears went back and forth between using 3 stripe and 4 stripe adidas style logos during the late 1970’s - this might have been because they used Converse for production on some runners and adidas to produce others. To check out a 4 stripe pair I’ve posted these awesome 1977 yellow and black Winner runners here.

Ad info is below:

Get the feel of a WINNER.

The Winner II
Runner.

Studded outsole and extended heel for traction. Fiddle-shank and crepe heel wedge for lightness and support. See the entire line of Winner II Imported Sportshoes at The Shoe Place, in most larger Sears retail stores.

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., 1978

Sears The Winner II Runner 3 stripe vintage sneakers ad from 1978 @ The Deffest

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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Brookfield Braun-Bilt 1978 vintage sneaker ad

Today we’re got a 1978 vintage running shoe ad for Brookfield’s Braun-Bilt model of sneakers. This original print advertisement is available over at our Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

Get a Kick Out of Running
So you're a runner and you've finally decided to put your feet first. Slip into braun-bilt and experience a great fitting shoe. Designed for both speed and durability.

You've heard of braun-bilt
Whenever American shoe manufacturers discuss quality, you're liable to hear the name "braun-bilt" whispered in envious tones. Braun-bilt runners are designed and built the way every shoe should be. We design and build more shoes for athletes than anyone else in the U.S. (You've seen our name on RW's "Best Companies" listing).

RW says weight and fit are important. We said we wanted even more. So we challenged our 600 master-craftsmen to produce a runner for the American foot that met or exceeded the standards of every feature the experts deemed "most important." And produce they did. The new braun-bilt has been inspected to the point of exasperation. 21 different ways. And it passed every test with flying colors.

The imported mystique

We've all grown up with imported products, some of them truly exceptional. Japanese electronics. German automobiles. English scotch. But don't let anybody give you the run-around when it comes to shoes. 'Made in America" is still the world's standard of excellence. Braun-bilt can turn you into a world champion, It's a quality runner, and will conquer time and distance comfortably. So get a kick out of running... slip into a braun-hilt.

BROOKFIELD ATHLETIC SHOE COMPANY, INC 15 MECHANIC ST., EAST BROOKFIELD. MASS. 01515
BRAUN•BILT SHOES ARE AVAILABLE IN FINE SPORTING GOODS DEPARTMENTS EVERYWHERE INCLUDING MONTGOMERY WARD & CO. AND MR. WIGGS. IN BOSTON. MASS: MICKEY FINN: CHICAGO. ILL: MORRIE MACES SPORTS, SANTO SPORT STORE. PHILADELPHIA. PA: M & H SPORTING GOODS. GOLD MEDAL SPORTING GOODS. INDIANAPOLIS. IND: ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT. CHE ATHLETES FOOT: MC LEAN, VA: IRVING SPORT SHOP. LOUISVILLE. KY: ALLIED SPORTING GOODS: WOONSOCKET. RI: RATHBUN FACTORY OUTLET AMONG OTHERS.

EB Lydiard 1978 vintage sneaker ad by Brütting

Here’s a 1978 vintage Foot Locker ad for the EB Lydiard line by Brütting. These runners were designed by Arthur Lydiard.

Ad info is below:

Foot Locker introduces Lydiard. The shoe that separates you from the pack.

At Foot Locker, we know that the proper shoes are the most crucial investment an athlete can make. And we don't want you to make that investment without a thorough look at the field.

That's why we re tipping you off about the most important new line of running shoes to come along in years. The EB Lydiard line by Brütting. Designed by world-famous trainer Arthur Lydiard and produced by Germany's foremost leather craftsman, Eugen Brütting, these shoes are the result of meticulous research and state-of-the-art construction. They're destined to be one of the hottest names on the track or the road. And we should know. At Foot Locker we carry them all.

EB Lydiard 1978 vintage sneaker ad by Brütting @ The Deffest

Fastrak 1978 three stripe vintage sneaker ad

Nope, not adidas. Today we've got an old school 1978 ad from Fastrak who apparently also laid claims on 3 stripes.

Ad info is below:

Run with Quality. At prices that won't slow you down.

Fastrak shoes perform. Stride for stride. And heel to toe, Fastrak's way ahead in quality. Our special sole and heel treatments cushior every step. Heavier sponge innersole absorbs more shock. And full arch adds greater support. Your feet will appreciate Fastrak quality. Your wallet will love the price. Fastraks in men's, boys' and women's sizes are always in stock. You can get any size, any style. Any time. And for the woman on the run, Fastraks for women perform beautifully, fit perfectly. That's because they're designed specifically for the feminine foot and constructed on narrower lasts. When it comes to running, Fastraks put quality up front. At prices you won't pass up.

FASTRAK®
Athletic Footwear
Distributed nationally by
Illinois Footwear Company
2400 Greenleaf Avenue
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
312/593-6050

Fastrak 1978 three stripe vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Tred 2 vintage running shoe repair ad from 1978

Here’s an 1978 running shoe repair ad for Tred 2. I tried to search around for a company that does this today and unfortunately there aren't many out there. Seems like a sustainable "green" idea that might have been ahead of its time. Tred 2 eventually pivoted over from rebuilding other brands sneakers and later went on to create their own line of running shoes. If you want to see a couple of their sneaker ads they are here and here.

Tred 2 vintage running shoe repair ad from 1978 @ The Deffest

Ad info is below:

How to get a longer, safer run for your money. 

Take good care of your running shoes; they'll give you more mileage and better support. And for even longer life, Tred 2 will rebuild them—at about half the cost of a new pair. 

Clean by hand only; machine washing severely weakens stitching. When Tred 2 rebuilds your shoes, we reinforce broken stitching and repair cracks and tears.

Don't play tennis in running shoes; the toes aren't built to take it. They'll quickly wear right through the outer sole.'

Shoes wear down inside, too—reducing comfort, support and safety. Tred 2's rebuilding includes brand new insoles and arch supports. New shoelaces, too.

For proper heel elevation and injury-free running, never let your shoes wear down into the midsole. Run with a second pair while Tred 2 rebuilds your first, with a brand new outer sole that will outlast the original. 

Tred 2 rebuilds running shoes for $14.95. 

Enclosed are pairs for rebuilding at $14.95 each, plus $1.50 per pair for postage and handling. I've enclosed ❑ check, ❑ money order. Please charge my: ❑ BankAmericard, ❑ Mastercharge. 

Card No.  Expiration Date  Signature  Name  Street  City  State  

Zip

Tred 2, Inc., Dept. 178
2810 Channing Ave.
San Jose, CA 98131

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Colt by Brookfield 3 stripe vintage sneaker ad from 1978

Colt by Brookfield three stripe vintage sneakers.

Ad info is below:

Best run for your money

Slip into the shoe that's gonna give you a lot of kicks. Built for performance, built for comfort... but most of all, built to make you a winner.

We call it COLT, because we were too embarrassed to call it what it really is... SUPERSHOE.

It's a lightweight beauty with road-grabbing traction that lends wings to your feet. Supports them better than a rich uncle would. Cushions and protects them like a doting mother.

Go ahead, try them on (they're really not expensive). Your feet will tell you the happy truth. COLTS are runners built the American way.

For more quality, more durability and better fit. With features that prove we, too. read RW's "Ideal Guidelines.” And then, we produced a runner for you that just may make them raise their standards.

For you, we designed innersoles for maximum stability and flexibility. An extra shock absorbent ethylene-vinyl-acetate heel wedge. A padded heel and arch support. All the features you need to turn earth pounding marathons into easy sprints. COLT by Brookfield. A stylish, good old-fashioned American value by the supershoe people.

LOOK FOR COLT SHOES IN YOUR FAVORITE SPORTING GOOD DEPARTMENT
COLT SHOES, IN FULL AND HALF SIZES, WILL BE AVAILABLE AT GOLD CIRCLE, AYR-WAY AND CLARKINS STORES.

C🎯LT
BROOKFIELD ATHLETIC
SHOE COMPANY, INC.
15 MECHANIC STREET.
E. BROOKFIELD, MASS 01515

Colt 1978 vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest