Vans Serio 'By the Numbers' 1980 and 1980 Vintage Sneakers Running Shoes Ad

Today we’ve got a couple of awesome vintage print ads by Vans for their Serio running shoes. These ‘By The Numbers’ advertisements are from 1980 and 1981. These original vintage print advertisements by Vans are available over at our RewindRunning.com shop here and here.

Info is below:

“Shoes by the Numbers!”

SHOES BY THE NUMBERS!

When it comes to matching your school colors, only Van’s can give you shoes with spirit!

Show us your colors, and we’ll show you a shoe that gives you fit, comfort, and performance. The Serio™ Shoe by Van’s is handcrafted in America for the serious athlete. And now, Van’s gives you all the fine features of a quality athletic shoe in your own school colors for your school team, band, pep squad, and most of all… your school spirit!

We know what your school colors mean to you. That’s why we’re working with you and your local sporting goods dealer to offer our finest shoe to you and your school. Be the first in your area to color in the numbers and send in the coupon. We’ll send you back everything you need to know about giving your feet some spirit. Give your feet some Van’s!

Van’s Serio Competition Shoe… designed for today’s serious athlete.

VAN DOREN RUBBER COMPANY

HANDCRAFTED AMERICAN-MADE ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR

704 E. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805

(714) 772-8270

APRIL 1980

1981 – “Shoes by the Numbers!”

SHOES BY THE NUMBERS!

EVERY COLOR’S A WINNER

Only Van’s can give you shoes with spirit! It’s as easy as One, Two, Three!!! Van’s offers an endless selection of color combinations for all your band, pep, and athletic team needs. The super comfort, fit, and performance of Van’s Serio Shoes make it easy to strut your stuff in style. Van’s makes special shoes for special people—on the field and the parade route; Van’s Serio Competition shoe makes your team a winner!

Write Rich Jacobson, National Sales, for more information.

VAN DOREN RUBBER COMPANY

704 E. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805

(714) 772-8270