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.
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Ad info is below:
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"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.
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