Osaga "Keep Me Moving" Vintage 1978 Women's Running Shoes Sneakers Print Ad

Here’s a 1970s vintage sneaker advertisement for the Osaga women’s running shoes and warm-up suit. This original vintage Osaga ad is available over at our Rewind Running web store here.

Ad info is below:

my osagas keep me moving.

I don’t need a famous athlete to tell me that my shoes will last longer and my feet will feel better.

My Osagas wear longer on the streets than ANY other running shoe… and on the streets is where I run. Every morning.

My Osagas keep me moving because they wear longer and my feet feel better.

Try a pair yourself…you’ll see.

OSAGA

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Sky Blue Arnel Hooded Warm-up $35.95 plus $ 1.00 handling

Women's sizes available S M L XL

Sky Blue Nylon Running Shoe $21.95 plus $ 1.00 handling

Women's (medium width) 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 11

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Osaga Montreal Invitational Marathon and World Cup II 1980 vintage ad

Here’s a 1980 vintage ad for Osaga who was burnishing their credentials as the official shoes of the Montreal Invitational Marathon and supplier to the World Cup II. That’s some pretty bad smog...

Ad info is below:

OSAGA
The Official Shoe of the Montreal Invitational Marathon.

OSAGA
Official supplier to World Cup II, Montreal.

OSAGA
For The Human race

For more information contact: Corporate Headquarters OSAGA, Incorporated, 2468 West 11th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97402„ Phone (503) 484-1344

Eastern Distr. Osaga East 444 N. 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 627-2200

Canadian Distr. Nielsen Distributors 1000 Parker St. Vancouver, B.C. (604) 253-5221

Australian Distr. Dunlop Footwear P.O. Box 268 Bankstown, Australia 2200

Osaga KT-26 1979 vintage running shoes ad for the human race

Here’s an old school ad from 1979 for the Osaga KT-26 model running shoes. These shoes featured bio-kinetic construction and Kinetic levers.

Ad info is below:

the KT-26
the answer to your running demands

One of the biggest hazards of running is shock impact on the foot. The bio-kinetic construction of the KT-26 dissipates shock upon impact, deflecting it away from the foot and leg. Kinetic levers spread upon impact absorbing the shock and forcing it outward. Part of the absorbed shock, however, is stored in the levers and then released during the flow of ground contact, springing the runner forward. This is the principle of kinetic response. The levers are designed at an angle which causes them to lie parallel to the ground at the peak compression point, providing maximum stability. The center section of the levers is slightly offset to the outside of the heel for optimum benefit during the early portion of heel strike. The sole will conform to irregular surface areas providing excellent traction. Additional reinforcement is built up between the levers on the inside shoulder of the heel area to minimize ankle proncrtion and maximize sole life. The KT-26 is the running shoe designed for you, to help you run farther, safer.

OSAGA
For The Human race

For more information please contact our corporate headquarters —Osaga, Inc. 2468 West 11th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402 (503) 484-1344 Eastern distributor: Osaga East, 444 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA Canadian distributor: Nielsen Distributors, P.O. Box 94340, Richmond B.C. Canada U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending. Osaga will assert its patent rights against infringers

Osaga 1979 Feather and Caliente vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old school ad for the 1979 Osaga Feather and Caliente models. Osaga was an early regional rival of Nike in Oregon and there is a longer history on Osaga running shoes here.

Ad info is below:

we just improved two great shoes… three ways

At Osaga we're never satisfied. As excited as we are about the Runner's World four-star rating of the Caliente and Feather, we knew we could do even better and we have. The Caliente for men and the Feather for women . . . running stronger. Check out these great improvements . . . but, remember, you'll have to feel them because they can't be seen. Improved flexibility . . . revised midsole construction for foot movement and superior cushioning qualities. Stronger heel counter . . . improved support to offset ankle pronation. Lighter ... significant reduction in overall weight.

Osaga
FOR THE HUMAN RACE

For more information, please contact our corporate headquarters, Osaga, Incorporated
2468 West 11th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402 (503) 484-1344
Eastern distributor: Osaga East 444 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215 ) 627-7000
Canadian distributor: Nielsen Distributors P.O. Box 94340, Richmond, B.C. VGY-2A8, (604 ) 873-4638

Osaga Caliente and Feather 1979 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a 1979 ad for the Osaga Caliente and Feather model running shoes. According to the ad both of these shoes were rated #1 in forefoot impact by Runner's World magazine.

Ad info is below:

running strong

"It is a shoe that incorporates proven or theoretically reliable features to aid the runner in preventing injuries during periods of heavy mileage or heavy racing." Description of 4-star shoe Runner's World Oct. 1978

Both these shoes were rated #1 in forefoot impact by Runner's World magazine. Each shoe has a grooved midsole for optimum shock absorption and studded bottoms for good traction. The Feather, designed exclusively for women, is constructed on a woman's last for correct fit. The Feather and Caliente help you run farther longer.

Call or Write:
OSAGA INCORPORATED
2468 West 11th Avenue
Eugene, Or. 97402 (503)484-1344