1978 vintage sneaker ad by PONY for The Runner, The Racer & The Strider shoes

Here's an old school 1978 vintage ad by PONY for The Runner, The Racer & The Strider shoes donning their VSD sole.

​Ad info is below:

Perfection,
Precision,
Fit-
PONY

PONY running shoes represent a quantum leap in safety, comfort and performance for runners. The heart of these great new shoes is their sole. The PONY VSD sole (Patent Pending) insures optimal shock absorption, pronation and forward motion at the ball of the foot. This is achieved through specially designed nipples on heel for maximum shock absorption; special treads for increased traction and natural transfer of forward energy as runner pushes off; and specially contoured nipples designed to absorb initial shock and promote natural pronation of foot. In total, this new generation of PONY running shoes has, unquestionably, set the standard by which all other high-performance shoes will now be measured. 

The Runner The Racer V.S.D / Ms. Racer V.S.D The Strider

PONY
A STEP AHEAD
251 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10010

PONY Roadrunner vintage sneaker ad from 1977

Here’s a cool old school 70s vintage sneaker ad for the PONY Roadrunner running shoe.

The PONY Roadrunner.
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Designed to go faster than the fastest feet!

A bold claim? Perhaps. But there isn't a running shoe made that is more scientifically tested for endurance and comfort than the Roadrunner. It's designed to help you go as fast and as far as you can...and then some! So the next time you look at a beautiful pair of PONY Roadrunners, remember you're also looking at the fastest shoes made. Check these superb features.

● Nipple outsole designed for maximum shock absorption at each step.

● Overall design insures perfect rotation of the foot —from initial contact of the outer edge of the foot through the push off on the ball.

● Designed with wide contoured heel for increased protection when foot strikes the ground.

● Super lightweight nylon upper affords unique support and protection.

Available now at fine sporting goods dealers everywhere.

PONY
A STEP AHEAD
251 Park Ave.
South New York 10010, N.Y.