Nope, not adidas. Last year we posted a vintage commercial for Koby’s vintage shoe shop. Here’s a second ad for the same store featuring $6.44 faux 3 stripe adidas sneakers.
Puma 1980 Vilas Pro vintage sneaker ad
Here’s another old school ad from Puma in 1980 for the Vilas Pro model tennis shoes. These vintage tennies were names after Argentine tennis star Guillermo Vilas.
Ad info is below:
PUMA. OUR STORY IS ON THE BOX.
It's a strong statement — Puma is quality. And because we mean it, because we believe in it, because we can back it up, we put that claim on every box. When professional Guillermo Vilas wanted a great shoe, he chose Puma. We put his name on the shoe he selected — the Vilas Pro. Made of full grain leather with tough, natural rubber sole, this outstanding shoe provides the comfort, performance and durability tennis players expect and appreciate. So go to your favorite sporting goods store today and look for our claim on the box. Puma is quality. We stand on it.
PUMA
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
Stacy Adams Action 400's vintage sneaker ad
Here's a 1981 vintage sneaker ad from Stacy Adams & Weyenberg for the "Action 400's" series.
Ad info is below:
ACTION 400'S WE HAVE IT ALL UNDER THE COMPETITION.
Take a look at the competition. Then take a good look at Action 400’s. You’ll find the same high quality construction. The same attention to detail. The same lightweight, durable, shock absorbant features.
But you won’t find a similarity in price. That’s where we have it all under the competition. Action 400’s by Weyenberg and Stacy Adams. You’ll find just about everything the fancy names offer without the fancy prices. Take a good look. Then exercise your judgement.
WEYENBERG/stacyadams
1981 JCPenney USA Olympics sneaker advertisement
JC Penney USA Olympics sneaker advertisement from 1981
You can check out the sneakers here. 👟👀
Quick! Which one is the $30 shoe?
None of them. They're all USA Olympics". And they're all under $20. With all the style, selection and attention to detail you thought you had to pay more for. Surprised that shoes that look this great cost so little? Wait until you see how well they're made. In styles for the whole family. Only at JCPenney.
Everytime you buy USA Olympics. JCPenney contributes 50¢ to the USA Olympic Committee. Prices slightly higher in Alaska. Hawaii, Puerto Rico. At most large JCPenney stores and through the catalog.
Men's and boys' jogger, $18
Men's and boys' nylon/suede basketball style oxford, $18
Canvas basketball shoes, Men's, 15.99 Boys', 14.99
Men's, women's tennis, $16
Women's jogging shoe, $18
Men's, women's lightweight athletic oxford, $18
JCPenney, you're my kind of shoe store.
JCPenney
1981, J. C. Penney Company. Inc.
1980s vintage ad for Rip-Offs kids sneakers
80s Rip-Offs vintage kids sneaker ad. "The only crime the is not having them!" 🤣
Ad info is below:
START YOUR OWN RIP-OFF'S GANG!
Rip-Offs—they're sporty athletic shoes in a variety of styles and awe-some colors. Each pair comes with 4 different Velcro-backed colorful stickers that you can put on and rip off special spots on each shoe. You can choose from over 500 more stickers from the catalog that comes with each pair, so you can buy the ones you want swap them around.
*If you don't want to cut the coupon — out, it's okay to just write the words MARVEL COMICS OFFER on your Rip-Off's mailer/order form.
HERE'S A SUPER $2.00 SAVINGS ON YOUR FIRST RIP-OFF'S STICKER ORDER!
Okay! I want to save $2.00 on my Rip-Off's sticker order! I have:
1. Bought a pair of Rip-Off's
2. Selected my stickers from the catalog
3. Filled out the mailer/order form
4. Taken $2 off the total price
5. Enclosed this filled out coupon with my order.'
NAME
AGE
SHOE SIZE
RIP-OFF'S The only crime the is not having them!
RIP-OFF'S are United protected by pending United States and Foreign Patent applications
KIDS! CALL THE RIP-OFF'S SPECIAL HOT LINE FOR YOUR NEAREST RIP-OFF'S DEALER
(Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm, Eastern Standard Time) Limit one coupon per order.
Pro-Keds “Conquest” vintage sneaker ad from 1984
PRO-Keds “Conquest” vintage sneaker ad from 1984.
OUR SHOES ARE BETTER THAN YOUR SHOES.
The midsole is the heart of any running shoe. It helps protect you from injuries and it absorbs most of the shock. And of all the running shoes, only one comes with a midsole guarantee. The Pro-Keds Conquest.
WE DON'T CLAIM OUR MIDSOLES LAST THE LIFE OF THE SHOE. WE GUARANTEE IT.
Unlike the common EVA midsole that loses up to 75% of its resiliency after 300 miles, the Conquest's EVA/Polyisoprene midsole retains most of its shock absorbent properties for the life of the shoe. And should it ever go dead before the outsole wears out, we'll do something unheard of. We'll give you a brand new pair of Conquests with no questions asked.
And this revolutionary midsole isn't the only feature that sets the Conquest apart from all the competition. The Conquest also has an incredibly tough Indy 500® heel plug for heavy heel strikers. It has a fully molded heel counter that reduces excessive foot motion so there's less strain on the lower back, knees and Achilles tendons. And it even has a 3M ScotchLite® reflective trim that reflects car headlights up to 200 yards away.
The new Pro-Keds Conquest. It's a better running shoe than the shoe you're using now. And isn't that reason enough to switch?
PRO-KEDS. WE COME TO PLAY.
1983 Keds Corp., Div. of Stride Rile Corp., 5 Cambridge Ctr., Cambridge, MA 02142 (800-428-6575).
Saucony 80s vintage sneaker advertisement
Cool old school sneaker advertisement from 1980 featuring the Saucony Hornet, Trainer 1980, Ms. Gripper and Dove II. This original vintage Saucony sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.
Ad info is below:
SAUCONY SHOEMAKERS
combine old-fashioned craftsmanship with modern technology to produce some of the finest running shoes in the world.
We've been making quality shoes along the Saucony Creek in Kutztown since 1898. These four craftsmen alone represent a combined total of 135 years of shoemaking experience. Saucony makes a full line of running shoes for men and women ... quality training and racing flats retailing from $20 to $30. All made in the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition for craftsmanship available to your favorite running shop or sporting goods dealer from five warehouses across the country. That's Saucony (SOCK-a-knee) running shoes. Ask for them by name.
Hornet: Ranked #1 for rearfoot impact absorption and called "an excellent shoe. Very good construction, excellent buy. We recommend this shoe highly." Available in widths.
Trainer 1980: Made with soft foam replacing the insole board, it was given a #1 ranking for flexibility, and listed as "A brand new excellent shoe ... We recommend this shoe."
Ms. Gripper: Cited for "Excellent rearfoot cushioning," this shoe has a pre-molded fiber counter for maxi-mum heel stability. Features open-nylon mesh uppers and waffle-type studsole.
Dove II: RW noted, "Excellent rear-foot impact protection ... Best buy for the money. We recommend it." This shoe features full nylon uppers. Its sole has non-slip suction cup design tread.
saucony SHOE MFG. CO., INC.
A Subsidiary of Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc.
12 Peach St., Kutztown, PA 19530 (215) 683-8711
Vintage french "Levi's for feet" octopus sneaker ad
Here’s a late 1970s “Levi’s for feet” sneaker print ad featuring some old school runners.
Prenez pieds avec Levi's.
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Pour toute information, téléphonez au 02/479 99 60.
Levi's for feet, est la chaussure à tout faire. Dans laquelle vous vous trouvez à l'aise, partout et toujours. Super-confortable, elle est la complice idéale de vos jeans. Choisissez votre modèle dans le présentoir Levi's for feet de votre magasin favori.
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