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

Vintage Vans 5000 sneaker ad from 1984

Here’s a patriotic ALL CAPS 1984 vintage sneaker ad for the Vans 5000 runners.

I posted an ad for these previously and they came with a 1 year 5,000 mile warranty. The sole construction on these featured two layers of steel mesh with carbon compound for superior abrasion resistance.


Ad info is below:

AMERICA IS SECOND TO NONE. NEITHER IS THE “VANS 5000”

THE TRUE BLUE TIME OR DISTANCE GUARANTEED RUNNING SHOE.

ASK FOR THE VANS 5000 WHEREVER FINE ATHLETIC SHOES ARE SOLD

VANS Anaheim, CA

Vans 5000 vintage sneaker ad from 1984

Here’s an old school 1984 retro sneaker ad for Vans 5000 model sneakers. The running shoes had steel in them…

Ad info is below:

GUARANTEED:
1 YEAR OR 5000 MILES

STEP STABILIZERS
CARBON COMPOUND
STEEL MESH

Step stabilizers are integrated within the midsole design, thus reducing pronation and supination. Two layers of steel mesh are impregnated with our exclusive carbon compound which has been developed for superior abrasion resistance. (when you see steel you've only just begun to wear us out!!!

Welcome to a New Generation of runners. footwear. The VANS 5000! Never before has a running shoe so outdistanced the competition. Our revolutionary patent pending sole construction features state-of-the-art advances fully protected under our extraordinary 1 Year or 5000 Mile guarantee.

The VANS 5000. More performance. More durability. At a price much less than you'd expect. Ask your sporting goods dealer to assist you in the fitting of the VANS 5000. Remember, it is available in sizes 61/2-20, widths 4A-5E for that personalized fit.

“VANS 5000” TIME OR DISTANCE
GUARANTEED RUNNING SHOE!!!

VANS
Anaheim, CA