Pro-Specs 1983 vintage sneaker ad

Back in 1983 when Pro-Specs could hold their own with high end things like a diamond ring and and an old school Porsche 928.

​Ad info is below:

Why not shoes?
GUARANTEE Pro-Specs is the first sport shoe brand to offer a written guarantee on its performance shoes . . . right in the box. You wouldn't consider buying other high technology products without a written guarantee. Now you don't have to buy high-tech sport shoes without a written guarantee . . . direct from the manufacturer. Guaranteed durability, guaranteed quality, guaranteed value, guaranteed performance. In the competitive world of athletic footwear, we back our performance in writing .. . . . . why not Pro-Specs shoes?

PRO-SPECS

Consumer Relations Department Wales Avenue, Avon, Massachusetts 02322
Wats: 800-225-0475, Telex: SPECS AVNO 924313

PONY 80s vintage sneaker ad featuring "The Shadow" and "Targa Flex" ​

Here's a 1981 PONY vintage sneaker advertisement featuring "The Shadow" and "Targa Flex."

Ad info is below:

PONY

THE BIG WINNER IN THE STAR WARS

RW5-STAR 

Runner's World Magazine

👟 THE SHADOW

👟 The RW 5-STAR/Highly Recommended TARGA FLEX is now available in Lady's sizes. 

Highly recommended

RW5-STAR 

Runner's World Magazine 

👟 THE TARGA FLEX. 

5 STARS OUTSIDE.

Each of these shoes has a patented super light Bar Sole designed to give you more shock absorption, more traction, a

natural flex pattern, and the added bonus of more mileage. 

5 STARS INSIDE.

Each shoe has a super light, super cushion grooved inner sole with patented energy absorption zones under the heel and along the entire length of the sole.

PONY SPORTS & LEISURE, INC.
251 Park Avenue South,
New York, N.Y. 10010.

Spalding Super Flite 1979 vintage sneaker ad with Reggie Jackson

Here's a 1979 vintage sneaker ad for the super dope Spalding Superflite running shoes. 🔥 This ad features Mr. October, Reggie Jackson, who is master of the humblebrag. This is straight from the ad.

"I don't mean to brag, but I'm one of those all-around natural athletes. Seriously, a big, strong body is tougher to get off the ground." I don't mean to brag but I'm totally awesome. haha

One other interesting note on this ad is the lower left corner of the photo with Reggie jumping says Beconta, Inc. 1979. Beconta also owned Puma around the same time.

Ad info is below:
Reggie's got a new pair of wings
Feet that feel good fly in new running shoes from Spalding

"I don't mean to brag, but I'm one of those all-around natural athletes.

"Seriously, a big, strong body is tougher to get off the ground. And although I run well for my size, a good running shoe can even help me run better. A shoe that doesn't get in the way of where my feet naturally want to move.

"The best running shoes I've ever worn are these new shoes from Spalding. (I really said this and I really mean it!) And I've got my reasons:

"One, they fit better than any of my other running shoes.

"Two, they are super comfortable—even after a good long run.

"Three, they're lighter than any of my other running shoes. I forget I have them on.

"Four, I'm tough on shoes, but these Spalding shoes can really take it.

"And last, I like the way they look because I like style. Wings on the sides. Wings for my feet. And feet that feel good fly!" —Reggie Jackson

Spalding - registered trademark of Questor Corporation.
Beconta, Inc. 1979