Late 70s Saucony Gripper vintage sneaker ad

We’re closing out the Saucony ads with another old school vintage ad for the Saucony Gripper sneakers from around 77-78.

Ad info is below:

When Greg Yutko gets into The Gripper, he has everything going for him except the big-name price tag.

Greg Yutko is a serious runner. He runs 15 miles every day, participates in over 30 long-distance road races and 4 marathon events every year. His training shoe is The Gripper by Saucony.

"Try it on and you'll see," says Greg. He likes The Gripper for its soft, comfortably padded interior, and nylon uppers that breathe. The exclusive Saucony Studsole and shock-absorbing heel wedge combine to minimize knee stress and lower leg strain.

As proprietor of Greg's Running Shop in St. Clair, Pa., he rates The Gripper superior to the big-name models. "Because I train in it myself, I can sell it with confidence to the serious runner." He likes the low price, too. "Any runner can afford it." Look for The Gripper at your running shop or sporting goods store.

saucony - A Subsidiary & Hyde Athlettc Industries Inc
12 Peach St Kutztown, PA 19530 (215) 683-8711

Saucony Ms. Gripper 1978 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a 1978 Ms. Gripper ad by Saucony, because she should have dope sneakers too.

Ad info is below:

Introducing Ms. Gripper!

The women's training flat that's running ahead of its time.

Proven Designed and made specifically for women on a last that's proven best-fitting for women.

Improved Featuring a lighter, long-wearing waffle-type Studsole . . . a Saucony exclusive for best cushioning.

Comfortable Uppers are open-nylon mesh for cool, dry comfort. Every foot-touching part is fully padded.

Secure Pre-molded fiber counter assures maximum heel stability for the life of the shoe.

Saucony's Ms. Gripper is a new generation . . . daughter of the top-rated Dove, sister of the famous Gripper. Ms. Gripper is the leading contender for number-one women's training flat for 1978. And it's available right now! Saucony makes more women's training shoes for serious runners than any other manufacturer . . . part of the full line of Saucony running and track shoes for women and men. Without a doubt, Ms. Gripper is running ahead of its time, because it's available right now! Ask for Ms. Gripper at your running shop or sporting goods store.

saucony SHOE MFG. CO. INC.

A Subsidiary of Hyde Athlettc Industries, Inc

12 Peach St Kutztown, PA 19530 (215) 683-8711