Hoop Stars: Asics Tiger The Meridian 1986 Vintage High Top Shoes Basketball Sneakers

Here’s an old school ad for the Asics Tiger ‘The Meridian’ model basketball high tops.

Ad info is below:

WE’VE GONE THROUGH HOOPS TO BRING YOU THIS SHOE.

THE MERIDIAN

We slipped. We slid. We came up with a molded heel cup for stability. Then we got a real jump on the competition with a one piece EVA midsole. All to bring you durability and comfort that stands up in court.

BORN TO PERFORM.

ASICS TIGER

For more information write: ASICS TIGER CORP., 3030 S. Susan Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Asics Tiger Pan Am and X-BR 1980 vintage sneaker ad

Today we’ve got a vintage 1980 sneaker ad for the Asics “Pan Am” and “X-BR” model sneakers. This original vintage print advertisement is available over at our RewindRunning.com web shop.

Ad info is below:

HUMAN ENGINEERING - TIGERSTYLES!

X-BR GNO1 (NEW)
PAN AM TM43 (NEW)

X-BR, worn by the winner at the last two Boston and New York marathons. The ultimate marathon shoe from its carbonized suction soles to ventilated lightweight uppers. Pan Am, designed for the Pan Am games. The best in training shoes, combining comfortable durability with stylistic freshness. Tiger is quality. Tiger is innovation. That's human engineering —Tigerstyle.

asics TIGER
SPORT SHOES
ASICS Sports of America Inc.

2052 ALTON AVENUE,
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92714, U.S.A.

Asics Tiger TM-42 Tiger Arrow vintage sneaker ad

Here's a 1980 vintage ad for the Asics TM-42 Tiger Arrow running shoes which were worn by the winners of the 1979 Boston and NY marathons. Pure 🔥

This original vintage advertisement is available over at RewindRunning.com.

​Ad info is below:

Tough Through Thick‘n Thin!

TM-42 TIGER ARROW New extra-duty, all surface training shoe. Holes in the mid-heel for additional cushion. Nylon mesh upper with reinforced toe box. Excellent arch support. 

Asics Tiger Shoes—For the knowledgeable runner Top athletes of the world know how good Asics Tiger shoes are, so they wear them in training, in competition and in record-breaking attempts. They put their trust in Asics Tiger, because they have learned through experience that Asics Tiger is trustworthy. Whether for track and field, volleyball, soccer, jogging, or any other sport, Asics Tiger is the name you can trust. 

*Worn by winners of '79 Boston and New York marathons! 

asics TIGER® SPORTS SHOES 

ASICS Sports of America Inc. 

Head Office: 2052 Alton-Avenue. Irvine. California 92714. U.S.A.
Phone: (714) 751-0451. 0452 Telex: 233-685533