Brooks Vantage, Lady Vantage, Vantage Supreme and Vantage Supreme 1978 vintage sneaker ad

Today we’ve go an old school ad for Brooks running shoes featuring their Vantage, Lady Vantage, Vantage Supreme and Vantage Supreme model runners from 1978. This original vintage print advertisement is available over at our Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

designed for dedicated runners ...

Vantage, the training flat Runner's World rated #1 **and Lady Vantage, are designed with improved breathable nylon mesh uppers, lacing loops, Varus Wedge,* Soft Support System with Heel Cup, reinforced racing stud sole* and the innovative perforated mid-sole.*

Vantage Supreme and Lady Vantage Supreme

have a stitch less all leather vamp and durable woven nylon uppers plus the Varus Wedge*, Soft Support System with Heel Cup, reinforced racing stud sole* and innovative perforated mid-soles.*

All Brooks VANTAGE models feature:

Reinforced Racing Stud Sole*. The outside heel strike area of the sole has been built-up to increase wearability and special racing studs afford increased traction.

Perforated Mid-Sole with scientifically aligned perforations that greatly increase both the shock absorption and flexibility characteristics while decreasing weight.

Soft Support System with Heel Cup is designed to seat the heel in the shoe for increased comfort and better control while also cushioning the metatarsal heads at toe off. Compression forms the Soft Support System materials to provide continued positive f it.

Varus Wedge*, a mid-sole wedge which is approximately 3 to 4 degrees thicker at the inner portion of the heel to equalize the force of heel contact or foot strike. This permits even distribution of impact shock while lessening abnormal pronation of the foot.

At Brooks it's how you rate our shoes that counts!

BROOKS Shoe Mfg. Co. Inc Hanover, Pa. 17331

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

Hoop Stars: Brooks The Transition 1983 Vintage High Top Shoes Basketball Sneakers

Brooks is known for running but in the 1980’s they put together a legit group of high tops. This ad is for ‘The Transition’ model retro high tops from 1983 featuring an ankle support system called ‘feetbelts.’

Ad info is below:

Fasten your feetbelts.

The Transition's feetbelt system wraps your ankles for support and protection.

The higher you fly and the harder you play, the more your feet need feetbelts. The ultimate support system that pro-tects your ankles with two self-adhesive straps on the outside. Plus two reinforced nylon bands on the inside.

Together they act just like a trainer's tape.

Feetbelts aren't just a showy sub-stitute for lacing. They're an integral part of the new Brooks 'Transition. A shoe created to cope with today's harder run-ning, higher jumping player. A lightweight shoe with a more flex-ible sole and incredible gripping power. On wood, on asphalt, or whatever surface you play on.

A tougher shoe with a rugged leather upper that supports your foot at all the key stress points. In short, a shoe that plays the game the way you play the game. To win. So make the transition and fasten your feetbelts. For smoother take-offs, safer. landings.

Ask for the new Brooks 'fransition wherever the best athletic footwear is sold.

The Transition

BROOKS

High performance from the ground up.

Brooks Villanova 1978 vintage sneakers ad

Here’s an old 1978 vintage sneaker ad for Brooks Villanova men’s and women’s model running shoes from back in the day. This original vintage Brooks running print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

BROOKS
Villanova

Training Flats

Designed to give you comfort, style and value.

401 Villanova (Men's)
Runner's World has placed this model among its top choices for the past 2 years and it continues to be one of the most popular training flats in America today! Nylon upper with suede leather tip and counter pocket, full padded heel, terry cloth sock lining with support, 3 tier octopus sole flared and and wrapped, shock ab-sorbing crepe heel wedge.

402 Villanova (Men's)
Incorporates the exact features of the highly ranked 401 with a tan nylon and suede upper, dark brown trim and heel wedge.

214 Villanova (Women's)
Identical to the 210B except with tan nylon and suede uppers, chocolate brown trim and shock absorbing heel wedge in mocha.

210B Villanova (Women's)
Stylish, comfortable, a great value plus excellent ratings by Runner's World. Nylon and suede upper, full padded heel, terry cloth sock lining with arch support, shock absorbing crepe heel wedge with flared and wrapped outsole. Considered one of the best values available.

It's how you rate our shoes that counts...thanks for choosing Brooks.

BROOKS
SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. HANOVER, PA. 17331

Brooks Vantage, Villanova, Vanguard and Texan 1977 vintage running shoes ad

Today we’ve got a vintage 1977 sneaker ad for the Brooks Vantage, Villanova, Vanguard and Texan. This original vintage Brooks print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

Rated Number One by Runner's World

Brooks VANTAGE is rated the #1 training flat in the 1977 Runner's World shoe survey. The unique VARUS WEDGE concept and the specially designed racing stud sole earned this new shoe its #1 ranking.

Brooks VILLANOVA, last year's best value, continues to rank high in the Runner's World ratings and remains one of the most popular training flats among serious runners.

Brooks VANGUARD features the revolutionary VARUS WEDGE plus excellent overall support and exceptional fore foot cushioning.

Brooks TEXAN is the world class racing flat that Runner's World ranked first in 3 out of 5 categories.

BROOKS
America’s Great Athletic Shoes
Hanover • Pennsylvania 17331