adidas 1979 TRX Competition vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a vintage ad for the adidas TRX Competition model running shoes from 1979.

Ad info is below:

The TRX Competition is incredibly light, a mere 8 ounces*.

Introducing the TRX Competition.
Only Adidas could make it.

The TRX Competition is the incredible new creation of Adidas. It has no less than 6 features that can improve the way you run whether you're an occasional jogger, serious runner or world class competitor. Adidas made the new TRX Competition for the millions of runners all over the world who wouldn't compete without Adidas on their feet. Step into the new Adidas TRX Competition, available in men's and women's lasts, at your authorized Adidas dealer.

The proven Adidas heel counter maximum stability. for the entire foot. Its meticulously engineered construction helps minimize painful pressure.

The TRX Competition's mid-sole and heel wedge have two different densities of cushioning materials designed to absorb the maximum amount of shock even from the toughest roads.

The sole of the TRX Competition is 72 gripping road studs that deliver the surest traction possible. Their design and placement allow you to be sure-footed even on curved or banked finning surfaces which subject the loot to lateral forces.

The exclusive Adidas last provides an extra wide, roomy toe box, that ensures long distance running comfort.

The superlight, breathing nylon uppers arc strong and provide durability race after grueling race. The legendary three stripes guarantee the TRX Competition has met the Adidas standard of superior craftsmanship.

adidas
The science of sport.

*In men’s, size 8 1/2.

adidas 1979 TRX Competition vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Foot Locker 1981 vintage sneaker ad featuring Adidas, Nike, Saucony, New Balance, Brooks, and Etonic

Here’s a 1981 Foot Locker vintage sneaker advertisement featuring various old school runners and mentions Adidas, Nike, Saucony, Puma, New Balance, Brooks, Etonic, Reebok, and Tiger.

The models featured below are the:
adidas TRX Trainer and Lady Orion
Nike Columbia, Yankee and Internationalist
Saucony Jazz
New Balance 430, 660 and 720
Brooks Hugger G.T.
Etonic Stabilizer

Ad info is below:

Start. Stride. Kick. Second wind. Peak. Win! Run when it counts. For your favorite big-name running shoes, walk into Foot Locker. Our athletic shoe experts can fit you in Adidas, Nike, Saucony, Puma, New Balance, Brooks, Etonic, Reebok, Tiger, and more. Because whatever your distance, we take it as seriously as you do.

Foot Locker 1981 vintage sneaker ad featuring Adidas, Nike, Saucony, New Balance, Brooks, and Etonic @ The Deffest

Runner's World Top-Rated Running Shoes for 1980

This is the Runner’s World magazine buyer’s guide featuring their top rated runners in 1980. It’s interesting that only two Nike shoes are featured and that Jox Roadhandlers made the cut but Asics / Onitsuka Tiger, Converse and Etonic didn’t.

Page info is below:

5-STAR SHOES AT A GLANCE
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Runner's World Top-Rated Running Shoes for 1980

ADIDAS LADY MARATHON 80 WOMEN'S RACING FLAT

ADIDAS LADY MARATHON TRAINER WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

ADIDAS LADY TRX TRAINER WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

ADIDAS MARATHON 80 MEN'S RACING FLAT

ADIDAS MARATHON TRAINER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

ADIDAS TRX TRAINER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

AUTRY CONCORDE MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS HUGGER GT MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS LADY SUPER VILLANOVA WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS LADY VANTAGE WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS RT-1 MEN'S RACING FLAT

BROOKS SUPER VILLANOVA MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS VANTAGE MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS VANTAGE SUPREME MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

NIKE DAYBREAK MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

NIKE WOMEN'S LIBERATOR WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

NEW BALANCE 620 MEN'S TRAINING

OSAGA KT-26 FLAT MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

PUMA FAST RIDER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

PUMA LITE RIDER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

PUMA TRACK RIDER MEN'S RACING FLAT

REEBOK AZTEC MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

REEBOK AZTEC PRINCESS WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

REEBOK 10K MEN'S RACING FLAT

SAUCONY MS SILVER STREAK WOMEN'S RACING

SAUCONY MS TRAINER 1980 FLAT WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

SAUCONY SILVER STREAK MEN'S RACING FLAT

SAUCONY TRAINER 1980 MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

SPECS INNSBRUCK MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

THOM McAN WOMEN'S ROADHANDLER WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

Runner's World Top-Rated Running Shoes for 1980 retro sneakers @ The Deffest