Various 1980s running shoes vintage Nike, Brooks, adidas, Puma, New Balance and more

Here’s another magazine article cover featuring a bunch of old school 1980’s running shoes including the Nike Daybreak, Brooks Super Villanova, adidas Marathon 80, Converse Arizona and more.

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Firm footing:

Take your pick

Back row, left to right: Sport International 1818 Boston (men's training), Adidas Marathon 80 7093 (women's racing), Converse Arizona Trainer 17854 (men's training), Tiger Montreal (men's training), New Balance 620 (men's training), Etonic Street Fighter 705 (women's racing). Front row, left to right: Brooks Super Villanova (men's training), Nike Daybreak 2309 (men's training), AMBI Trailblazer (men's training), Saucony Ms. Hornet 8851 (women's training), Puma Angel II 90930H (women's training), Pony Lady Express VSD (women's training), Spalding Top Flite XL/31601 (women's training).

Runners World 1977 women's running shoes 1970s vintage sneakers

This one is for the ladies. Here’s the cover for the Runner’s World 1977 women’s sneaker, flats and spikes rankings. The article features the Nike LD-1000, adidas Quicksilver, Etonic KM and some other old school runners.

Etonic The Athlete's Foot Vintage Alpha 1 and Trans Am Sneakers Running Shoes ad from 1983

Today we’ve got a 1983 Etonic Athlete's Foot vintage ad for the Alpha 1, Fred Perry and Trans Am model sneakers. This original vintage Etonic print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

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"I got fit to a Tshirt at The Athlete's Food"

"And I mean in great Etonic Shoes and a FREE Etonic t, with my purchase during Etonic Week! Hey I got more than the doctor ordered at The Athlete's Foot!" The doctor is Dr. Rob Roy McGregor, designer of the fabulous built-in "foot cradle" you'll find in all Etonic shoes. It's the one-piece support created for shock-absorbing comfort; helps prevent swollen

heels and injuries that stop runners before the finish line. And Etonic's rear-foot lacing controls lateral roll and helps prevent knee injuries. Let us fill your shoe prescription exactly at The Athlete's Foot. Well fit runners and joggers right with Etonic's excellent new Alpha I or the outstanding '11-ans Am; and for you tennis players, the famous Fred Perry, Etonic's popular court favorite. Come in and try on Etonic shoes at The Athlete's Foot store* nearest you during Etonic Week, May 1-7. Make a fitting choice for comfort and performance, and walk out in style—in Etonic shoes and your free Etonic T-shirt! ryas part id pat ing stores only)

Nobody knows the athletes foot and Etonic! like The Athlete's Foot:

Fred Perry
Alpha I
Trans Am

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Etonic Bonne Bell 10K vintage running shoes ad from 1979. Ten-O-Six your face.

This ad is one of the more unusual 1970’s collabs we’ve seen - this time between Etonic and Bonne Bell for their Ten-O-Six lotion….

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The Dynamic Duo.

Bonne Bell 10K Running Shoe by Etonic.

Exercise your body. Ten-O-Six your face.

If you think running does great things for your skin, add Ten-O-Six Lotion to your daily habit and get ready for a beautiful surprise. Ten-O-Six is the antiseptic deep pore cleanser that tones, firms, conditions, sloughs, revs up circulation and revitalizes your skin. Twice a day, every day. Ten-O-Six Lotion. Ok? Notice the shoe on this page? It's the Bonne Bell 10K Running Shoe. Made by Etonic, it combines beauty, function and comfort. Stick with us, we'll keep you lookin' good all the way. BONNE BELL Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Etonic Bonne Bell 10K 1970s vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Etonic KM Stabilizer 1979 vintage running shoes ad Dr. Rob Roy McGregor

Here’s a 1979 ad for the Etonic KM Stabilizer with the stabilizing system. Dr. Rob Roy McGregor was a podiatrist and pioneering sports medicine expert who designed the system.

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The Stabilizer.
Introducing a unique concept in running shoe protection.

The Stabilizer starts with a totally new rear-foot design, incorporating a slightly higher, smaller top opening to better hug the foot and improve comfort and fit (particularly important for those with narrow heels). Plus a unique lacing system to adjust the rear fit firmly and precisely just like on the front of any shoe. This system can be laced on both or either side, on each foot, or laced conventionally, according to an individual's needs. The lacing helps your foot and shoe work as one, a necessity for proper control. This helps reduce lateral roll, a problem identified with many injuries.

The Stabilizer. Km-520 for men. Km-720 for women.

This new rearfoot stabilizing system was designed by Dr. Rob Roy McGregor, inventor of the highly acclaimed Etonic one piece heel and arch support. In fact, that device performs its shock-absorbing function even better in The Stabilizer as a result of the improved fit and shaping at the heel.

Without heel/arch support heels are flat.
With it they are rounded and cushioned.

The Stabilizer also lives up to its name with an improved forefoot design, featuring a leather re-enforcing bar for greater support and lateral stability at the ball of the foot.

We've combined these new stability features with the proven protection features of the Etonic/km and Street Fighter. The result is a unique new training shoe for men and women. The Stabilizer. It's a giant step in the development of Etonic/km training shoes.

Etonic/km
Running Shoes by Eaton

Charles A. Eaton Co., Brockton, MA 02403. A member of the Colgate Sports Croup of Companies.

Etonic KM Stabilizer 1979 vintage running shoes ad @ The Deffest

The Etonic Reaction 1982 Etonic Courier vintage sneaker ad

Today we’ve got a 1982 vintage sneaker ad by Etonic for their Courier model running shoes. This is from back in the day when Etonic was owned by your favorite toothpaste brand…. Colgate.

Etonic was just licensed to Genesco so let’s hope to see more retro Etonic sneakers arriving in the near future.

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The Etonic reaction!

That Winning Feeling.
That special satisfaction when you know you've done what you set out to do. Etonic knows the feeling. That's why Etonic designs sports footwear around the sports foot. Like the Etonic Courier—a running shoe for those who need extra support. With the advanced generation Dr. Rob Roy McGregor Foot Cradle for a shock-absorbing, comfort-able fit and our patented rear-foot lacing system for added stability. Plus, a nylon mesh and suede upper for lightweight breathability and durability. So, whether your goal is a mile or a marathon, get that winning feeling with the Etonic Courier.

Boni WO COi Etonic Inc., Brockton, MA 02403

Etonic. Wining never felt better.
A member of the Colgate Sports Group of Companies.

The Etonic Reaction 1982 Etonic Courier vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Etonic Stabilizer 1980 vintage sneaker ad

Today we’ve got a 1980 vintage running shoe ad for the Etonic Stabilizer model runners. These runners had a double lacing system and some other interesting engineering. This original vintage Etonic Stabilizer print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

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Without the rear-foot lacing system the heel can slide in the heel cup of the shoe.
The rear-foot lacing system holds the heel snug for greater running control.

THE STABILIZER.
WHY TWO LACES ARE BETTER THAN ONE.

The Etonic Stabilizer helps protect your feet from torquing stresses at the heel and contributes to proper leg and foot alignment: the rear-foot lacing system*, pioneered by Etonic, gives added control, stability and reduces heel slip. And the more you run, the more your feet can feel the extra difference of Etonic engineering. Extras like the Dr. Rob Roy McGregor' SUOPHAS* (Single Unit One-Piece Heel and Arch Support) which pushes nature's padding under the heel and cushions the force of heel strike. A wide toe box minimizes irritation, and a tough Z-studded, three layer outersole provides excellent traction. The Etonic Stabilizer. Double lacing to double your running protection.

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Etonic Stabilizer 1980 vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Etonic KM-501, Street Fighter KM-505 and KM-705 vintage sneaker ad from 1980

Here's a 1980 ad from Etonic featuring the Etonic KM-501, Street Fighter KM-505 and KM-705 sneaker models. One weird fact about Etonic was that during their running shoe heyday from 1976 to 1986 they were owned by Colgate. The same minty fresh Colgate that you may have brushed your teeth with this morning. This original print advertisement is available over at our RewindRunning.com web store.

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Nothing protects this equipment, quite like this equipment.

You don't have bats, racquets, clubs, gloves, nets or goal posts. For a runner, the equipment list is simple: your body and your shoes. And it's no secret that the right shoe can make a difference as to how the rest of your equipment will function.

That's why we build so much protection into Etonic/km running shoes. We start with the Dr. Rob Roy McGregor' one-piece heel/arch support.* This unique device encourages a more rounded heel, gently forcing your natural padding under the foot to provide its own cushioning. So your foot acts as a natural shock absorber, helping the rest of your body to withstand the continuous jarring inherent in long distance running.

Etonic/km also incorporates a flared heel for greater stability, a sturdy heel counter for increased support, a high, wide toe box to min-imize toe irritations and many other highly protective features. All available for men and women in our tough, lightweight Street Fighters and the highly acclaimed Km-501. Protect your body in

Etonic/km running shoes.
'Patent Pending

Etonic/km Running Shoes
Km-501 for men. Street Fighter Km-505 for men, Km-705 for women.

Charles A. Eaton Company, Brockton, MA. 02403. A member of the Colgate Sports Group of Companies.

Etonic Eclipse Racer and Trainer vintage sneakers from 1981

Today we've got a vintage ad post for the 1981 Etonic Eclipse Racer and Trainer sneakers. These both featured the advanced generation Dr. Rob Roy McGregor® foot cradle and will "help you eclipse your best racing time."

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TOTAL ECLIPSE

Etonic Eclipse Racer
The lightweight, flexible performer to help you eclipse your best racing time. A new, anatomically designed last gives a closer fit at the heel and shank for greater rear-foot control and toe-off. Weighing just 7 oz. in size 9, the Eclipse Racer offers cool, comfortable running with our upper of breathable oximesh nylon laminated to a foam and perforated nylon tricot. A. sole made of dual rubber compound with two distinct treads provides added cushioning, durability and traction. Add the Dr. Rob Roy McGregor® foot cradle* and the Etonic rear-foot lacing system* and you've got the support, control and stability racing demands.

Without foot cradle heels are flat.

With it, they are rounded and cushioned.

Etonic Eclipse Trainer
The tough training shoe that performs like a racing flat. It's got the same first name as our racing flat because of so many of the same performance features. It's designed on the racing flat last, has the identical comfortable, lightweight upper and is remarkably light (8.3 oz. in size 9). But it's still a trainer; so we made it tougher. We've got a microcellular blown rubber sole for lightweight cushioning, and a special heel-strike insert that adds rugged durability where it's needed. The advanced generation Dr. Rob Roy McGregor® foot cradle* is designed to absorb the force of heel-strike as well as shearing and lateral forces. And the rear-foot lacing system* allows for a fit the runner can adjust to his own liking.

RW5-STAR
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Runner's World Magazine

'Patent Pending
Etonic Inc., Brockton, MA 02403. A member of the Colgate Sports Group of Companies

Etonic Eclipse Racer and Trainer vintage sneaker ad from 1981 @ The Deffest

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.

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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.

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