Nike Monterey II 1982 vintage sneaker ad

Today we’re back with an old 1982 vintage ad from JC Penney for the Nike Monterey II… which resembles the old Oceania a lot. The ad also mentioned the Rascal kids shoe and Lady Monterey. Credit to the copywriter of this ad who called the swoosh the Nike “comet of speed and style.” This original vintage Nike / JCP sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

NIKE
Ride the Nike swoosh! We’re Nike headquarters.

JCPenney is running full speed ahead with Nike' footwear for the family. Like he Rascal for children, the Men's Monterey II and the Lady Monterey. Nylon training shoes with suede leather trim, toe cap and backstay. Featuring sturdy wing toe and herringbone sole. Plus the famous Nike arch support that makes walking pleasure and running fun. Get them II when you stop in at JCPenney for the swoosh, the Nike comet of speed and style. 21.99 ea.

JCPenney
1982, J. C. Penney Company, Inc.

Nike Roadrunner 1970s vintage sneakers

Here's a cool old piece of Nike history with this ad from 1975 for the rare and awesome Nike Roadrunner shoes. Check out the old school Blue Ribbon Sports logo on the lower left hand side.

Ad info is below:

THIS SHOE IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY 

NIKE ROADRUNNER 

(IT'S ONLY FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST) 

A NEW VERSION OF AN OLD FAVORITE. THE NEW NIKE ROADRUNNER IS A REAL EYE-OPENER. IT COMES IN LIME GREEN NYLON UPPERS, MOD BLUE SWOOSH STRIPE AND HEEL TAB, AND MARIGOLD YELLOW ACCENT. IT FEATURES AN EXTENDED HEEL COUNTER AND REINFORCED TOE FOR STABILITY AND DURABILITY. THE SPENCO INNERSOLE, ARCH SUPPORT, AND CUSHIONED MIDSOLE PROVIDE MILES OF COMFORT. AND THE LONG LASTING CREPE SOLE INSURES MILES OF WEAR. NOT ONLY DOES THIS SHOE HAVE EYE -OPENING COLORS, BUT IT ALSO HAS AN EYE OPENING PRICE., $19.95 

ASK YOUR LOCAL NIKE DEALER FOR THE NIKE ROADRUNNER or for information write 

BRS
6175 S.W.112 Beaverton, Oregon 97005
4 Jeffrey Ave Holliston, Mass. 01746