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Karhu Marathon 1977 vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Vintage 1977 Karhu 'Marathon' sneaker ad

August 28, 2018

KARHU—MARATHON--TRAINING SHOE
#2323
THE FINEST, THE GREATEST, THE BEST NYLON UPPER TRAINING SHOE EVER MADE. 


That's really boasting, and we sure mean it. Lightweight, extra durable—soft leather reinforced along sides, front and back of heel. 34" rubber heel pad—Tapering under arch and front. Tough wearing sole brought up back of shoe. Cushioned rubber insole and arch. Orange color. Nylon. Black trim. Sizes 3 to 13. Almost 1000 pairs shipped in 8 weeks without a complaint. Only praise. Regardless of ratings, WE still believe, as well as over 2000 runners, that the Karhu 2323 nylon shoe is the finest shoe made today for marathon training, jogging, etc., etc. 


OUR PRICE $27.50
ADD $1.25 PER PAIR FOR SERVICE CHARGES. 
CARLSEN IMPORT SHOE CORP. 524 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10012

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