Bob Wolf 1978-1979 vintage sneaker catalog featuring the Super Pro XL

Here’s another page out of the Bob Wolf 1978-1979 vintage catalog featuring some waffle trainer looking sneakers a bunch of 4 stripe runners. We just posted a pair of vintage men’s size 11 Bob Wolf sneakers for sale over at our Rewind Running shop.

Catalog info is below:

RUNNING SHOES
Bob Wolf shoes for the dedicated runner are all equipped with padded ankle collars, pillow tongues, arch supports and all, except J-3616, are tricot lined. Super Pro® XL'sTM are Bob Wolfs finest running shoe. Important features which serious runners want are abrasion resistant donut soles, shock absorbing air-piston heels and blister free inner soles. Ladies XL'siu are the same high quality shoe lasted to the women's foot and available in fashion coordinated colors.

SUPER PRO® XLT® SHOES
XL-64, blue with yellow trim. XL-94, black with yellow trim. Sizes: Boy's 4-6, Men's 61/2-12, 13, 14 15. XL-09, orange with black trim. Sizes: Boy's 5-6, Men's 61/2-12. XL-76 (ladies), light blue with dark trim. XL-73 (ladies"), beige with dark trim. Sizes: Ladies 4-10.

Super Pros® are Bob Wolf running shoes featuring high abrasion, gum rubber shoes.

SUPER PRO® SHOES
J-3616, white leather body, nylon mesh uppers, blue suede trim. Sizes: Boys 21/2-6, Men's 61/2-12, 13, 14. J-0216, blue nylon and leather with white trim. J-0213: beige nylon and leather with dark trim. Sizes: Boys 21/2-6, Men's 61/2-12.

*available for spring delivery

Bob Wolf 1978-1979 vintage sneaker catalog featuring the Super Pro XL @ The Deffest

Brooks 253-RF Villanova II 1977 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a vintage advertisement for the Brooks Villanova II running shoes which were ranked by Runner's World as the "Best training shoe value" of 1977.

Ad info is below:

New from Brooks

Here it is! A racing flat that incorporates all the features of the Brooks VILLANOVA II, ranked by Runner's World as the "Best training shoe value".

253-RF by Brooks - Long Distance Runners will appreciate the support and stability of this 8 oz. super-light racing flat. The weight is out, yet the top features are in. Firm counter, 2 7/8" wide flared heel, 318" heel lift, durable sole make-up with long wearing out-sole, cushion soft light weight in-sole, blue nylon uppers, blaze red and white accent, with stitch free toe area. Full & half sizes: narrow 8 to 11; medium 4 to 12 & 13; wide 8 to 11.

ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR WOMEN

210 Women's VILLANOVA II Designed with all the features of the top-ranked VILLANOVA II. The new model has powder blue nylon uppers with white accents, leather reinforced toe and heel, sole make-up includes long wearing out-sole with wide flared heel for greater stability, cushion soft in-sole, fully padded over non-breakable rigid heel counter, solid shank sup-port covered with sponge. Full & half sizes: 4 to 12 and 13.

214 Women's Casual Training or Leisure Shoe Light beige full grain leather with attractive dark brown accents, fully padded heel and collar, towel sock lining and foam arch support, three tier Brooks sole with beige heel wedge. A comfortable all-around shoe. Full & half sizes: 4 to 12 and 13.

Available August 1977 at your quality sporting goods dealer or athletic footwear store.

BROOKS
SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331

Brooks 253-RF Villanova II 1977 vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

New Balance Running Mates 1978 vintage ad featuring the 320 road training sneakers

Today we’ve got a 1978 vintage The Athlete’s Foot ‘Running Mates’ ad for the New Balance 320 road training shoes. This original vintage New Balance & The Athlete’s Foot print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

Running Mates
New for men and women from New Balance at The Athlete’s Foot stores.

Now — both men and women runners can enjoy all the new improvements of New Balance's 320 road training shoes. Fuller, boxier toes. One-piece uppers. Padded tongues and foam-backed heel cups. Both feature full-width size and arch-support saddle. The women's W320 is built on a special woman's athletic combination last for a snug, narrower fit. Another winner .. . New Balance's Trail W355 for women (pictured right). The perfect mate for the men's Trail 355 — the road training shoe you can also wear for trail and cross country. et the trained specialists at THE ATHLETE'S FOOT stores fit you in the shoes you need for your special needs. No one knows the athlete's foot like THE ATHLETE'S FOOT.

M320 -Men, W320 -Women, Royal Blue/White - nylon uppers

Bob Wolf Super Pro Ultras 1980 'Natural High' vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a 1980 vintage sneaker ad for the Bob Wolf Super Pro Ultra running shoes. This original vintage Bob Wolf Super Pro sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

WOLF SHOES
A NATURAL HIGH

You run a lot, so you probably run through a lot of shoes which makes jogging an expensive sport. That's why Bob Wolf Super Pro Ultras are designed to give you a real value for your money. Bob Wolf knows running is tough business. So naturally, his shoes are built tough, with all the cushioning, support, and flexibility needed to ease you over miles of pavement and uneven terrain. What a lift! When you shop for running shoes, compare. You will be very impressed with the high-quality yet, reasonably-priced Ultra by Bob Wolf. We'll give you a run for your money!
Bob Wolf Associates, Inc 'PO Box 1490, 15421 Assembly Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 9264/ (714) 891-3523.

Wilson Bata archive 1979 vintage sneaker models

This is not a print ad but instead from the 1979 Wilson Bata catalog. It features their Mesa, Kopi, Tamaron, Leisure shoe and Pacer Jogger models.

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Vans Serio Style 152 vintage sneaker ad from 1982

Here’s an old school 1982 vintage ad from back in the day when Vans made running shoes.

Ad info is below:

VANS Why Not Test Them?
WE DID!

5⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆RATING 1982 RUNNERS WORLD
5⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆rating
FOREFOOT IMPACT TEST
Men’s Training Shoe Division

5⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆rating
REARFOOT IMPACT TEST
Men’s Training Shoe Division

RIGID-Heelcup Counter
Terrific Support.

TESTED AND APPROVED BY MANY OF THE DOCTORS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PODIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE VANS SPENT TWO YEARS IN RESEARCHING,TESTING AND DEVELOPING THIS SHOE. BUT THE FINAL TEST REALLY IS YOURS

Vans Serie* Style 152 • Reg. Trademark Available in AAAA to EEEEE Widths Sizes 21/2 thru 16 Dealer inquiries invited except in Southern California

VANS
HANDCRAFTED AMERICAN MADE ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR

704 East Broadway, P.O. Box 729 Anaheim, California 92805

Vans Serio Style 152 vintage sneaker ad from 1982 @ The Deffest

New Balance 620 vintage 1980 sneaker ad

Here’s a vintage 1980 running shoe ad for the New Balance 620 model sneakers which weighed in at 229 grams. According to RunRepeat “Any shoe that’s available on the market and weighs less than 250 grams (8.8 oz) in a men’s US size 9 makes it” a lightweight running shoe. This original vintage New Balance 620 sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Brooks Chariot 1983 vintage running shoe ad

Here’s an old 1983 vintage sneaker ad for the Brooks Chariot model runners.

Ad info is below:

Rock and roll might be good for your ears, but definitely not for your feet. Read how the new Brooks® Chariot helps control this curious problem.

Your muscles have a single job to do when you run. Move you forward. All runners, unfortunately, lose some of this forward motion the instant their foot strikes the ground. And it doesn't take a degree in medicine to figure out why. The force of heel strike sends shock waves in every direction. Much of this shock is absorbed by your shoe's cushioning. But a lot of it causes your foot to slip from side to side. Technically it's called lateral instability. We simply call it "rock and roll."

ROCK AND ROLL IS NOT HERE TO STAY
At Brooks® our commitment is to design running shoes that help you run faster, lose less energy and stay as injury free as possible. Shoes that aid the natural motion of the foot. And that means controlling the rock and roll that saps energy and leads to injuries. Such a shoe is the new Brooks® Chariot.

THE DIAGONAL ROLLBAR

With the Chariot, Brooks® introduces a totally new concept in controlling excessive motion. In the midsole area we have inserted the Diagonal Rollbar, a firmer material that increases in thickness from the outside of the shoe to the inside. It's thinner on the outside so the heel gets the cushioning it needs at heel strike. It becomes wider toward the inside of the shoe to prevent the foot from rolling too far inward or over pronating. Unlike other attempts to deal with this common problem, the Diagonal Rollbar does not throw up an inflexible barrier which might interfere with the natural motion of the foot. Rather, it provides a graduated increase that can be compared to the foot rolling up a hill. This unique solution maintains the foot in a neutral plane.

THE WINNING COMBINATION: STABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY

Along with the Diagonal Rollbar, the Chariot offers the runner a remarkable number of control and flexibility features. A few of these are: a heavy-duty heel counter that extends to the middle of the foot and is reinforced at the critical flex area where the counter joins the midsole; our exclusive Competition Last' is board lasted in the rear for stability, slip lasted up front for flexibility; a Tri-layer Footbed' system comfortably molds to the imprint of your foot after the first few runs; under it all is a new, lightweight outsole engineered for flexibility, traction and long-running wear on all types of surfaces. Let your feet experience just how good running can be in the Brooks® Chariot. It'll be music to their soles.

BROOKS
1982 Brooks Shoe, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331. A subsidiary of Wolverine World Wide., Inc.

Etonic Stabilizer 1980 vintage sneaker ad

Today we’ve got a 1980 vintage running shoe ad for the Etonic Stabilizer model runners. These runners had a double lacing system and some other interesting engineering. This original vintage Etonic Stabilizer print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

Without the rear-foot lacing system the heel can slide in the heel cup of the shoe.
The rear-foot lacing system holds the heel snug for greater running control.

THE STABILIZER.
WHY TWO LACES ARE BETTER THAN ONE.

The Etonic Stabilizer helps protect your feet from torquing stresses at the heel and contributes to proper leg and foot alignment: the rear-foot lacing system*, pioneered by Etonic, gives added control, stability and reduces heel slip. And the more you run, the more your feet can feel the extra difference of Etonic engineering. Extras like the Dr. Rob Roy McGregor' SUOPHAS* (Single Unit One-Piece Heel and Arch Support) which pushes nature's padding under the heel and cushions the force of heel strike. A wide toe box minimizes irritation, and a tough Z-studded, three layer outersole provides excellent traction. The Etonic Stabilizer. Double lacing to double your running protection.

Etonic
Sports Footwear & Apparel

Etonic Stabilizer 1980 vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Bata North Star Running Shoes Commercial 1978

Here’s a vintage sneaker commercial for Bata’s North Star running shoe models from 1978. The music in this ad has some David Bowie ‘Fame’ vibes.

KangaROOS 1982 vintage sneaker ad for the Inferno, Comet, '84 Walker, Seoul '88 and The Assault

Here’s an old ad from 1982 for the KangaROOS Inferno, Comet, '84 Walker, Seoul '88 and Assault model sneakers. The Seoul 88 model had G Force air corridors to provide extra shock dissipation so you can take flight. This original vintage Kangaroos sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

RUNAWAY TECHNOLOGY

THE INFERNO
The ultimate high-mileage trainer. KangaROOS designed the Inferno for maximum comfort. A beautiful combination of engineering and handsome design.

• Combination wrap-around nubuck collar and counter for added heel control.
• Ventilated full-grain nubuck leather forepart.

THE COMET
One of the lightest, most stable racing shoes in competition. Not a trainer, the Comet is engineered for race days. Right out of the box, it maximizes performance.

• Notched heel counter relieves stress on Achilles tendon.
• Full slip-lasted construction for lightness (186.5rg) and flexibility.
• Light. natural rubber outsole with high-impact heel design.
• Shock-absorbing natural rubber outsole with medial arch strap.

THE SEOUL '88
KangaROOS designed the Seoul '88 for hard and fast training as well as racing. Optimized shock absorption is a key feature. Pronation "minimizers" are built in.

• G Force air corridors provide extra shock dissipation.

'84 WALKER
KangaROOS' answer for the competitive walker. Combination lasted 2-to-1 heel-toe ratio for improved stride efficiency. Features positive-tracking forepart sway bars.

• Special metatarsal insert for toe off relief.

THE ASSAULT
KangaROOS new, high mileage trainer. Extra stability for both heavy-and light-weight runners. Engineered for runners who train hard.

• Dual lacing system insures proper fit.

HIGH TECH 'ROOS, DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES WHO HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOMETHING BETTER.

KangaROOS

U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,296,559 • D261,695 • D261,823 Foreign patents granted, other patent applications pending.

World's Only Shoes With Pockets

1982 Envoys U.S.A., Inc., 48 Worthington Drive. Maryland Heights. MO 63043

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

Mitre Moscow 1977 vintage sneaker ad featuring Olympic Gold medalist Melvin Pender

Here’s a 1977 vintage ad for the Mitre Moscow running shoes featuring Olympic Gold medalist Melvin Pender. This original vintage Mitre print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

mitre
Worth its weight in gold.

Olympic gold medal winner Mel Pender is helping Mitre make tracks. Mel values fast starts. He has been rated fastest in the world out of the blocks.

Mitre has a head start in track with the recent acquisition of Kingswell Sports Company. We start with quality Kingswell manufacturing, add innovative ideas and the result is the new Mitre Moscow.

The Moscow is great looking and feeling. Its distinctive red suede and white nylon are super soft, yet the price is right. The Moscow has sole flexibility, plus strong support in the heel and shank, and is so light it's meant to move.

Mitre's on the move, too. The soccer world knows our top reputation. And our sports involvement is expanding. We believe, like Mel, that with quality equipment and encouragement a lot of you are potential gold medal winners. Ask your dealer for the Moscow and other Mitre products. And write us for a free copy of "It's Never Too Late," Mel's personal account of winning the gold at the age of 31 (quantities available to coaches). Mitre Sports, inc., 3042 Miller Road, Lithonia, Georgia 30058.

Mitre is 160 years old, but running faster than ever. Run for the gold and the Mitre Moscow

Saucony Hornet and Ms Hornet 1979 vintage sneaker ad

We saw that Saucony recently put out a new Hornet model retro runner. Here’s a 1979 advertisement for the original Hornet and Ms. Hornet runners.

Ad info is below:

To run right...run light
Try the Saucony Hornet or Ms. Hornet at The Athlete's Foot stores.

RW5 - Star *****
1979
Runner’s World Magazine

The Hornet has exceptional lightweight nylon uppers, thick midsole-wedge with a herringbone outsole design, and comes in widths. Rated No. 1 for rear foot impact absorption. The Ms. Hornet has a unique hinged-insole strip for flexibility, and features a seamless toe construction. At participating THE ATHLETE'S FOOT stores. No one knows the athlete's foot like The Athlete’s Foot.


Osaga 1979 Feather and Caliente vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old school ad for the 1979 Osaga Feather and Caliente models. Osaga was an early regional rival of Nike in Oregon and there is a longer history on Osaga running shoes here.

Ad info is below:

we just improved two great shoes… three ways

At Osaga we're never satisfied. As excited as we are about the Runner's World four-star rating of the Caliente and Feather, we knew we could do even better and we have. The Caliente for men and the Feather for women . . . running stronger. Check out these great improvements . . . but, remember, you'll have to feel them because they can't be seen. Improved flexibility . . . revised midsole construction for foot movement and superior cushioning qualities. Stronger heel counter . . . improved support to offset ankle pronation. Lighter ... significant reduction in overall weight.

Osaga
FOR THE HUMAN RACE

For more information, please contact our corporate headquarters, Osaga, Incorporated
2468 West 11th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402 (503) 484-1344
Eastern distributor: Osaga East 444 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215 ) 627-7000
Canadian distributor: Nielsen Distributors P.O. Box 94340, Richmond, B.C. VGY-2A8, (604 ) 873-4638

Osaga 1979 Feather and Caliente vintage sneaker ad