Here's a Vans Serio vintage sneaker ad from 1984 for running shoe models 53, 252 and 352. While they're normally associated with ushering in skate culture and the iconic late 70s style no. 48 Jeff Spicoli 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' checkerboard sneakers they also had a solid running shoe phase for several years back in the day.
VANS Serio ULTRA ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR Handmade ONLY in America
MODEL 352
MODEL 252
MODEL 53
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When you tie on VANS for roadwork or race date, you are assured of a lightweight, protective foot covering to go your distance. VANS hand crafted, American-made Ultra Athletic shoes are produced from the finest quality materials available. There are nineteen check points in the production of each Ultra running shoe to meet our exacting quality control standards; your exacting performance standards. And, we've taken the guesswork out of perfect fit with 12 last widths-AAAA to EEEEE-to select from in each full and half-size in MEN'S, 2 1/ 2 through 20, and WOMEN'S, 4 through 14, Ultra Running Shoe.
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-Bill Emmerton's Definitive Guide To Running"
Seen by millions on USA network is now available, by popular demand, on home video cassette. (only $39.99) Here's practical advice on how you can start, or improve, your personal training program safely and effectively. VIDEO CASSETTE AVAILABLE IN BOTH VHS AND BETA. To order a cassette make a money order payable to: ED HANSEN 1454 Seward Street Hollywood California 90028. AVM_ P.O. BOX 729 ANAHEIM, CALIF. 92805