Jox with Vibram 1982 vintage sneaker ad by Thom McAn

Here’s a pair of old school 1980s vintage sneakers by Thom McAn’s Jox brand.

Ad info is below:

RUN INTO THOM MCAN.

RUN OUT WITH A FREE GIFT.*

Thom McAn

JOX

GENUINE VIBRAM SOLE

Get a free cool can caddie just for taking a test run in our newest Jox® with genuine Vibram® soles. Buy a pair and get a sensational 30"×25" poster, free.

Just try on our newest Jox with Vibram soles and we'll give you a free, cool can caddie. And when you buy a pair, we'll even give you an exciting poster, free. Run into Thom McAn for a test run and run out with a free gift.

Thom McAn

*While supplies last. Limit one per customer.

TEST RUN FALL1982

GENUINE VIBRAM SOLE

Jox Turbos and 500's 1983 vintage sneakers

Here’s an old school ad for Jox featuring their Turbo and 500's sneakers. This ad is from 1983.

Ad info is below:

Jox. You’ll love them, body and sole.

Beneath their stylish bodies, Jox sport shoes have rugged soles. Long-lasting soles designed for every game you play. Jox for basketball. Jox for jogging. Even Jox with special Astroturi soles. Run into Thom McAn for Jox Turbos, Jox 500’s and other Jox sport shoes, From $14.99. You’ll love them right down to their soles.

Thom McAn Jox Turbo

Jox 500

Thom McAn

Some styles not in all stores.

Prices slightly higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Jox by Thom McAn Balloons and Men's vintage sneakers ad from 1984

Here’s an old school vintage ad from 1984 for Jox sneakers by Thom McAn.

Thom McAn Jox brand Roadhandlers 1980 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old vintage advertisement for Jox ‘Road Handlers’ model running shoes from 1980. According to this article at the Bata shoe Museum “The Jox models offered by Thom McAn were so popular that the brand opened stand-alone athletic retail chain in 1976 called JOX. According to Nutt, by the late 1977s Jox was the second largest shoe brand by sales in the US. The success of this concept spurred the Kinney Group to create Footlocker.”

If you’re interested in Jox you can see some of their other vintage ads here.

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Here's what the world's toughest critics had to say about new Jox' Road Handlers by Thom McAn.

“RW5-STAR
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Runner's World Magazine

Women's Road Handlers

RW4-STAR
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Runner's World Magazine
Men's RoadHandlers”

New Jox Road Handlers

Once a year Runner's World Magazine runs a grueling series of tests to find out just how running shoes measure up against some very tough standards. The ratings run from 5 stars to none. Our Jox Road Handlers for women were one of only 8 Runner's World 5-Star shoes. Our men's model won the coveted 4-Star rating. We're happy and we're proud to be able to offer such a fine shoe at a reasonable price. Men's RoadHandlers, $29.99; Women's RoadHandlers, $27.99.

Prices slightly higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico..

Runner's World Top-Rated Running Shoes for 1980

This is the Runner’s World magazine buyer’s guide featuring their top rated runners in 1980. It’s interesting that only two Nike shoes are featured and that Jox Roadhandlers made the cut but Asics / Onitsuka Tiger, Converse and Etonic didn’t.

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5-STAR SHOES AT A GLANCE
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Runner's World Top-Rated Running Shoes for 1980

ADIDAS LADY MARATHON 80 WOMEN'S RACING FLAT

ADIDAS LADY MARATHON TRAINER WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

ADIDAS LADY TRX TRAINER WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

ADIDAS MARATHON 80 MEN'S RACING FLAT

ADIDAS MARATHON TRAINER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

ADIDAS TRX TRAINER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

AUTRY CONCORDE MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS HUGGER GT MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS LADY SUPER VILLANOVA WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS LADY VANTAGE WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS RT-1 MEN'S RACING FLAT

BROOKS SUPER VILLANOVA MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS VANTAGE MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS VANTAGE SUPREME MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

NIKE DAYBREAK MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

NIKE WOMEN'S LIBERATOR WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

NEW BALANCE 620 MEN'S TRAINING

OSAGA KT-26 FLAT MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

PUMA FAST RIDER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

PUMA LITE RIDER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

PUMA TRACK RIDER MEN'S RACING FLAT

REEBOK AZTEC MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

REEBOK AZTEC PRINCESS WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

REEBOK 10K MEN'S RACING FLAT

SAUCONY MS SILVER STREAK WOMEN'S RACING

SAUCONY MS TRAINER 1980 FLAT WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

SAUCONY SILVER STREAK MEN'S RACING FLAT

SAUCONY TRAINER 1980 MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

SPECS INNSBRUCK MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

THOM McAN WOMEN'S ROADHANDLER WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

Jox vintage sneaker advertisement

This one is for the ladies - I can’t put a year to this one but here’s another old school vintage sneaker ad for Jox. The Thom McAn Jox line was profiled a few years ago by Alec Banks at HighSnobiety article 'Meet the company that has been doing insane knockoffs since the 1970s' article here. Bummer that the photos were removed from the story.

Ad info is below:

JOX

For every game you playa

These are Jox for women. Jox for tennis. cycling and running. Made specifically to fit a woman's foot in as many styles colors as there are games to play. Jox for women in canvas or nylon and suede. Only $14.99 and $15.99. Only at Thorn McAn.

Prices slightly higher in Puerto Rico and Canada.

Jox by Thom McAn Cross Country retro sneaker ad

Here’s an old retro sneaker ad for the Jox ‘Cross Country’ model sneakers, which look a whole lot like the Adidas Country sneakers.

Ad info is below:

JOX
You don't have to be one to wear them.

Introducing the Jox "cross country” model. The brand, new leather mover from Thom McAn., The rugged wrap-around sole molded to grip and move over the roughest terrain.

The lightweight leather upper, padded ankle and cushioned inner sole are made to make the going easy

Best of all, the “cross country” model is still a winner when you're standing still. Jox. You don't have to be one to wear them. . And you don’t have to spend a bundle to buy them.

The Jox “cross country” model. In revolutionary red, white and blue or country green and white leather. Just $19.99. (Jox are also available in nylon for just $16.99.)

Thom McAn
Who needs to spend more when you've got Thorn McAn.

Jox by Thom McAn 1981 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a 1981 vintage sneaker ad for Jox by Thom McAn.

Three reasons a serious runner should take Jox seriously.

1 JOX ROAD HANDLER

Rated among the world's high quality running shoes, Road Handlers® have a "frelonic" compression insole. It molds to and holds the shape of your foot to give you the comfort and support of a custom fit. Plus, there's a layer of impregnated felt material for added shock absorption and insulation. Men's Road Handler, only $34.99. Women's Road Handler, only $32.99.

2 JOX JAGUAR

The ideal training flat for long-distance road work.The sole is made from Goodyear's Indy 500 rubber-compound—so durable it's been given one of the highest abrasion-level ratings by the International Board of Standards. And for maximum performance, Jox designed a unique wave-patterned sole to give you maximum flexibility. Men's and Women's Jaguar®, only$34.99.

3 JOX HP/3

This is an extra-light training shoe with excellent comfort and support. Jox designed the sure-footed HP/3 to weigh only 10 ounces (men's size 10). So if a lighter shoe is important to the way you run, take a serious look at Jox HP/3. Men's HP/3* only $34.99.

Thom McAn

Jox

Prices slightly higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. *Not available in all Thom McAn stores.