This old scan is from 1981 and has some well worn distress. It looks like it survived The Great Flood. Below we have retro sneaker models from:
PONY - Targa Flex?
Etonic - Eclipse
Reebok
Vans - Serio
Osaga - KT26
New Balance - 730(?)
Saucony - Jazz?
Brookfield
Pro Wings
Pro-Specs - Marathons
Brooks
Nike
Converse
Asics Tiger
Autry - Concorde
Puma - Fast Rider
adidas
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.
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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braun bilt
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.
CA: los Angeles/UCLA Student Association; Unit. Merchandising/All Stores, CO: Oenyer/Daye Cook Sporting Goods Co.: CT: Bridgeport/T. Bike Shop: East Norwalk/Mole Bros.; Notwalk/Hanssoo Sports; IL: Chicago/Morrie Meves. Unto Sports Store, Sport Mart/all stores, Eyanston/Verters At.tic Skies; Forest Park/Trim* Post Ski and Sports; Springfield/Springfield Rime. Cooler; IN Indianapolis/Atbbte's Foot Soper Shoes; KY: louisville/Brendentenes, ME: Rumford/Mackie, Ski Shop; Bethesda/Attibte's Foot; MA: Boston/Mickey Firm, The Ski Medial; lechmere Sales/All stores: North Plymouth/Factory Shoe Outlet; Salem/Life Sporu; MN: Willetnie/The Spottaboet; NH: Manchester/Loam. Sales; NJ: Bound .00k/Efinmeis Sporting Goods: Paramus/Polly Bros., Ramey Outdoors; NY: Herkimer/Sports Corner; Hopewell Jct./Hopewell Sporting Goods; Rome/Herb Pllipsoo's Army.Nayy; Utica/Khsin's AMSports, Sports Vlach; OH: Cincinnati/Bre...es, Sporting Foot A Things; Columbus/Athlete's Foot; Clayton/Ettendarnones. Paxton Spacing Goods; LooBoyle Inc.; OK: Tulsa/LooBoyfe Inc.; PA: Erie/Erie Sports Ste.; Newcastle/City Sports Center; Philadelphia/HU Bros. fall stores, VA: Fairfax/Olympic Sporting Goods; USA: Montgomery Ward/All stores