Thom McAn Jox 500 Running Shoes Vintage 1982 and 1983 Sneakers

Here’s a strange ad for the Jox 500 sneakers collab with Coronet paper products. Save $3 when you buy four rolls of toilet paper. 🤣 What a deal.

Ad info is below:

Now you can take advantage of one of the greatest shoe offers ever run. Because to get a $3 discount on any pair of Jox' sport shoes, all you have to do is collect four Quality Seals from any Coronet' quality paper products. From Coronet paper towels, bath tissue, nap-kins or facial tissue. Once you've collected the Seals, just mail them to the address shown below. In return, we'll send you a $3 certificate

which you can redeem at any Thom McAn shoe store. (Limit: one certi-ficate per each purchase of Jox.) You can send away for as many certificates as you wish, but each request must be mailed in a separate envelope. So if you're looking for a bargain on shoes, don't walk all over town. Just walk over to your supermarket. Georgia Pacific

Coronet shows you how to walk away with a $3 discount on Jox at Thom Mcan.

Gentlemen: Herewith are my 4 Coronet Quality Seals, which I am sending you to obtain a certificate for $3.00 toward the purchase of a pair of Jon at Thom McAn.

Here’s another Jox ad from 1983 featuring vibram soles.

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.

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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.

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Jox 500

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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..

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.)

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

Jox by Thom McAn 1980 Road Handlers vintage sneaker ad ​

Here's Jox ad number 2 for the day. This time from 1980 for their Road Handlers sneakers with the 'frelonic' insole and "sabre tooth" sole. 🐯 Jox was the athletic shoe sub-brand of Thom McAn in the late 70s and early 80s.

Ad info is below:

How to design a winning running shoe. 

Suede portion of toe provides forefoot control. 

Midsole and wedge heel provide excellent cushioning, lightness, and flexibility. 

Thickly padded, ventilated tongue. 

Functional Jox side stripes offer additional lateral stability. 

Remarkable one-piece "frelonic" insole actually contours to the shape of your foot after running a short distance. Three layers of foam material covered in terry cloth provide cushioning and support for the exact shape of your foot. 

Special layer of impregnated felt material for shock absorption and insulation. 

Unique "sabre tooth" sole design gives durability and superior traction on virtually all surfaces. 

Weight: Men's size 9, 290 gm./ 10.2 oz. Women's size 7, 225 gm./7.9 oz. 

Women's Road Handlers RW5-STAR

Men's Road Handlers RW4-STAR

Jox Road Handlers 

Jox Road Handlers have a "frelonic" compression insole that shapes to and permanently holds the contours of your foot—a design break-through in running shoes. The "frelonic" insole combines with other special features to make Jox Road Handlers one of the best high-performance running shoes anywhere. Men's Road Handler" $29.99. Women's Road Handler $27.99. 

Prices slightly higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

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Jox by Thom McAn 1979 vintage sneaker and socks ad

We're going to declare this as "Jox Friday." Here's another old school 1979 vintage sneaker and socks ad, this time by by Jox for their 'Mile-r' socks. Jox was the athletic shoe sub-brand of Thom McAn in the late 70s and early 80s.

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JOX INTRODUCES A RUNNING SOCK WITH ARCH SUPPORT BUILT-IN

Developed for runners by Thom McAn to team up with their famous runner's shoe. The 'Mile-r' has springy lightweight panels of Lycra® knit-in to keep your arch well supported. There's a snug-fitting stay up top and a no-slide heel knit in to shape the sock in back so it won't slip down. Made in soft Hi-Bulk ORLON® to keep your feet drier and give you a long comfortable run for your money. Non-allergenic. Machine wash and dry. The 'Mile-r.' Newest in the JOX line of athletic socks. 

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Built-in arch support available in ankle, crew and knee-hi lengths. At all Thom McAn stores.

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.

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Jox

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