Bob Wolf 1978 - 1979 vintage sneaker catalog

Yesterday we posted a vintage 1970s ad for Bob Wolf brand sneakers. Here’s a scan of the Bob Wolf 1978 - 1979 catalog featuring their 4 stripe 'Super Pro' jogging, trainer and USA shoes. This brand hailed from Southern California in both Garden Grove and Huntington Beach and the best timeline we’ve got for them is from around 1976 to the mid 1980s. They also made roller skates and bowling shoes.

UPDATE: We just posted these men’s size 11 Bob Wolf vintage sneakers for sale over at our Rewind Running shop.

AAU 1980 upside down swoosh vintage sneaker ad

Today we've got a 1980 vintage sneaker ad for AAU featuring their upside down swoosh and stripe logo. If you want to see an actual pair of these we posted a different pair of AAU sneakers that resemble the vintage Nike LD-1000 here.

AAU 1980 upside down Nike swoosh vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Ad info is below:

AAU SHOES

The Runaway Bestseller!

AAU Shoes speak volumes for themselves. They were designed to give you the ultimate in fit, comfort, style and durability. Feature for feature, you won't find a better value for the price. Long after the race is won and the miles are behind you, AAU Shoes will still be in good shape to go again.

AAU
USA
The Footwear of Champions

A shoe whose time has come.

Medalist Brand 1978 vintage track suit ad

1978... the year you took psychedelic​ magic mushrooms and watched your granny run a marathon at midnight. 🍄🤣 This advertisement is for Medalist brand track suits and running shoes of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. One thing about mining through these old school magazines and catalogs is you see advertising trends that appear over and over again. Back in the late 70s and early 80s everyone was using this running "speed trails" photography effect to illustrate blazing fast quickness. Other than that apparently Elvis Presley wore Medalist brand.

Medalist Pride Run For Life 1978 vintage track suit ad @ The Deffest

Ad info is below:

RUN FOR LIFE

Medalist Pride's new line of running and warm-up outfits .. . keep you looking great!

Running . . . jogging . . .keeping fit. Its a good idea that's becoming a very healthy pastime. From the serious runner to the entire family, people are keeping fit mile after mile.. and they're enjoying it! Now, Pride introduces their Run for Life line of running and worm-up outfits. Attractive color combinations. Bold stripe patterns. Comfortable running outfits designed for people on the go. Whether you're training for a marathon ... or simply staying in shape, you'll look fit wearing Pride. And, Pride Run for Life outfits are invadable in adult and youth sizes and styles. The entire family can stay in shape! Plus, to keep your running on truck, Pride includes a FREE running chart with every Run for Life outfit sold. Check out Pride's Run for Life lineup at your Medalist Pride dealer today. For the mune of your nearest dealer, call TOLL FREE: 800-558-9776. Keeping fit. It never looked so good.

Medalist Industries, 1978

RUN FOR LIFE

Medalist Pride
19 East McWilliams Street
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935
TOLL FREE: 800 558 9776

Onitsuka Tiger Montreal '76 vintage sneaker ad

Here's an old school late 1975 vintage sneaker ad for the Onitsuka Tiger Montreal '76 runner sporting the "heel lock" heel counter. What's odd about these sneakers is that Onitsuka Tiger has re-issued a shoe called the 'Montreal' but it has a slightly different style than this one. These closely resemble the Corsair.

Onitsuka Tiger Montreal '76 vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Ad info is below:

They're tough.

Go for a run in the rain. Wear them every day for miles of training. Cover them with mud and dirt on a cross-country outing. Run on roads, grass or cinder tracks. Tiger Montreal 76's are built to last. Their cool, comfortable nylon uppers won't stretch or tear, stiffen or crack, no matter how hard you use them. The new "heel lock" heel counter, the wider, more stable heel, and the leather toe cap will protect your feet from strains and sprains, and the foam-cushion arch support and heel wedgewill absorb the shocks that cause injuries over hundreds of training miles. Red or blue with white Tiger stripes, sizes 3-13, only $22.95.

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Tiger Montreal '76

Please send me ______ pair of Tiger Montreal 76's. Color (red & white or blue & white) ______. Size (3 to 13 in half sizes) Enclosed is $22.95 per pair, plus $2.00 postage and handling and 6% tax within California.

Name _____________________

Address _____________________

City/State/Zip _____________________

World Publications, Box 366, Mountain View, CA 94040

Converse Arizona 1980 vintage sneaker ad

Here's an old school 1980 vintage sneaker ad for the Converse Arizona. According to the ad they teamed up with a NASA engineer to help design it and this sneaker is loaded with tech for traction, shock absorption and stability.

Converse Arizona 1980 vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Ad info is below:

HIGH TECH OR YOUR FEET THE CONVERSE ARIZONA 

The new Converse Arizona' was developed in consultation with a NASA contractor. The result is an Integrated Running System (patents pending) that offers runners new levels of stability, shock protection, and traction on every surface.

The Sportcell mid-sole, created from a new high-technology material, provides extra protection by actually dissipating shock. Converse took the question of sole configuration out of the hands of clothing designers, and put it into the hands of engineers. The result is a sole that grabs hold of virtually anything —even loose dirt — to provide solid footing on any surface. The Toe Propulsion Ridge maximizes traction on toeoff. Outsole Studs and Heel Wear Bar keep traction high even as the shoe wears. The Heel Lock System provides state-of-the-art stability. When the shoe is laced, this newly developed "passive seatbelt system" locks the heel into place. This means over-pronation, the leading cause of runners' injuries, is minimized.

Man's feet, his legs, his knees — all his body parts are limited. His mind is not. He can create high technology to compensate for his limitations —technology to help him run faster, safer, more comfortably. He can create the Converse Arizona. For a free poster of this ad, write Converse Customer Service, 55 Fordham Rd., Wilmington, MA 01887. CONVERSE 

Puma 1980 vintage ad featuring the Fast Rider, Lite Rider and Track Rider

Here’s a 1980 vintage sneaker ad for Puma's Fast Rider, Lite Rider and Track Rider model kicks. They're all about the 'Federbein sole' in this ad which is an inverted V-shaped pattern to cushion impact. This original vintage running shoe ad is available at our RewindRunning.com web store.

Ad info is below:

PUMA BUILDS QUALITY.

ALWAYS HAS.

ALWAYS WILL.

RW5-STAR
Runner's World Magazine

👟 Fast Rider

👟 Lite Rider

👟 Track Rider

Puma produces running shoes that are clearly superior. The sport's largest publication agrees.

"If one company can be singled out for its advances in a year, it would have to be Puma ... Puma has been doing its homework:. wrote Runner's World Magazine in its 1980 Shoe Survey issue.

Runner's World gave 5-Star Ratings to the following Puma running shoes:

Fast Rider: This new men's trainer weighs only 278.7 grams. A revolutionary development, the Federbein sole, features studs arranged in inverted "V" patterns that spread to cushion impact. It's one of the most com-fortable shoes Puma has ever produced.

Lite Rider: Built for racing, this shoe offers good impact protec-tion front and rear plus excellent sole wear. Removable and wash-able insoles form to your feet.

Track Rider: Slip-last construc-tion makes this trainer-racer fit like a glove, while micro-soft rubber midsoles and the new Federbein sole combine for an excellent ride. This shoe ranked 1st in sole wear among men's racing flats.

The rest of the shoes in Puma's new running line are crafted with the same deliberate care and workmanship because Puma builds quality—and always will. 

PUMA

Tred 2 vintage running shoe repair ad from 1978

Here’s an 1978 running shoe repair ad for Tred 2. I tried to search around for a company that does this today and unfortunately there aren't many out there. Seems like a sustainable "green" idea that might have been ahead of its time. Tred 2 eventually pivoted over from rebuilding other brands sneakers and later went on to create their own line of running shoes. If you want to see a couple of their sneaker ads they are here and here.

Tred 2 vintage running shoe repair ad from 1978 @ The Deffest

Ad info is below:

How to get a longer, safer run for your money. 

Take good care of your running shoes; they'll give you more mileage and better support. And for even longer life, Tred 2 will rebuild them—at about half the cost of a new pair. 

Clean by hand only; machine washing severely weakens stitching. When Tred 2 rebuilds your shoes, we reinforce broken stitching and repair cracks and tears.

Don't play tennis in running shoes; the toes aren't built to take it. They'll quickly wear right through the outer sole.'

Shoes wear down inside, too—reducing comfort, support and safety. Tred 2's rebuilding includes brand new insoles and arch supports. New shoelaces, too.

For proper heel elevation and injury-free running, never let your shoes wear down into the midsole. Run with a second pair while Tred 2 rebuilds your first, with a brand new outer sole that will outlast the original. 

Tred 2 rebuilds running shoes for $14.95. 

Enclosed are pairs for rebuilding at $14.95 each, plus $1.50 per pair for postage and handling. I've enclosed ❑ check, ❑ money order. Please charge my: ❑ BankAmericard, ❑ Mastercharge. 

Card No.  Expiration Date  Signature  Name  Street  City  State  

Zip

Tred 2, Inc., Dept. 178
2810 Channing Ave.
San Jose, CA 98131

Tred2

1978 Tred 2, Inc 

Autry 1980 leprechaun vintage sneaker ad

There's an Autry sneaker ad for all holidays. Happy St. Patrick's Day y'all! ☘️👟 For more brand history on Autry you can check out this post here.​

Ad info is below:

Everybody's Running Autry!

You don't need a leprechaun's magic to fly. Just ask your local dealer why Everybody's Running Autry. 

RW5-STAR ***** 

Runner's World Magazine 

AUTRY
THE ACTION PEOPLE
 

Autry Industries. Inc.. P.O. Box 59149 Dallas. Texas 75229 (214) 241-7793

JETSTREAMERS
The Action Shoes of the 80's

Autry Leprechaun 1980 running shoes vintage sneakers @ The Deffest

Adidas SL72 and SL76 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a old vintage ad for the Adidas SL72 and SL76 engineered with 'traction dynamics’…

​Ad info is below:

SL 72 &76 reborn for the ultimate in cushioned traction 

More propulsion. Extended sole area gradually stores up touch-down energy. At lift-off, this energy is released producing 20% more propulsion per step. 

Thicker. softer-grooved wedge for substantially increased overall cushioning 

More stability & cushioning Wider, flared heel for greater stability. 

More Traction. Special profile ejects grit and mud. Profile layout allow, more flexing and therefore better traction. New heel profile for more cushioned heel strike

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Trust adidas to take these great (often imitated) training shoes, build in revolutionary cushioning and traction features, and end up with a saving in weight too. It's all part of a breakthrough in Traction Dynamics at adidas— real pioneer work that has created new standards in performance and comfort. 

SL 72 & 76 are creations of Adi Dassler, the man behind the adidas name. 

adidas 

The all-sports people

AAU Front Runner 1978 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a 1978 sneaker illustration advertisement for the AAU 'Front Runner' and another old school shoe once again donning the 4 stripes. If you want to check out a couple of pairs of AAU vintage sneakers we posted them here and here.

​Ad info is below:

AAU SHOES

TRAINING SHOES
FOR MEN ON THE MOVE
The shoe that carries the emblem of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States. 

🏃‍♂️

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AAU FRONT RUNNER

They're way out in front, leading with style and comfort all the way to the finish line. Shock absorbing wide flange tongue — all to make you feel more comfortable in the long runs. Durable nylon and suede leather upper. Men's, boys', youths' and child's sizes in royal blue with yellow stripes. Men's and boys' sizes in green with yellow stripes.

AVAILABLE AT FINE DEPARTMENT STORES AND SHOE STORES EVERYWHERE

Distributed by
INTERMARK SHOE COMPANY 
A Division of International Seaway Trading Corporation
1382 West 9th 9treet Cleveland, Ohio 44113

AAU Front Runner 1978 vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Braun Bilt vintage sneaker ad

Here's an old vintage sneaker ad for Braun Bilt’s running shoes. According to this ad "Braun Bilt stands up there among the giants." This original vintage Braun Bilt print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

​Ad info is below:

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There's always pressure to give it your best, most of it from within. From you. Runners are a special breed of competitors. Great inner drive, and a mania for the best. Consider Braun Bilt. If you know anything about training flats, you know how the competition is among shoe manufacturers. We're a new name, but an old company, with a reputation for making the best. Braun Bilt stands up there among the giants. Our very first, and only, shoe in the line at the time got four stars from Runner's World. "Watch out for this company,' they said. We're our own toughest competition. We can't worry about what the other companies are doing. We've got some of the best wear, best flexibility, best shock absorption and weight. And we're always making it better. As a runner, you should understand that attitude. Even when you're running alone, you want to come in first. Braun Bilt, designed and built in America, by New England craftsmen. 

When your toughest competition is yourself.

🏃‍♂️

braun bilt
Brookfield Athletic Shoe Company E. Brookfield, MA 01515 

Braun Bilt shoes for men, women, and children. You'll find Braun Bilt shoes at the dealers listed. 

CA: los Angeles/UCLA Student Association; Unit. Merchandising/All Stores, CO: Oenyer/Daye Cook Sporting Goods Co.: CT: Bridgeport/T. Bike Shop: East Norwalk/Mole Bros.; Notwalk/Hanssoo Sports; IL: Chicago/Morrie Meves. Unto Sports Store, Sport Mart/all stores, Eyanston/Verters At.tic Skies; Forest Park/Trim* Post Ski and Sports; Springfield/Springfield Rime. Cooler; IN Indianapolis/Atbbte's Foot Soper Shoes; KY: louisville/Brendentenes, ME: Rumford/Mackie, Ski Shop; Bethesda/Attibte's Foot; MA: Boston/Mickey Firm, The Ski Medial; lechmere Sales/All stores: North Plymouth/Factory Shoe Outlet; Salem/Life Sporu; MN: Willetnie/The Spottaboet; NH: Manchester/Loam. Sales; NJ: Bound .00k/Efinmeis Sporting Goods: Paramus/Polly Bros., Ramey Outdoors; NY: Herkimer/Sports Corner; Hopewell Jct./Hopewell Sporting Goods; Rome/Herb Pllipsoo's Army.Nayy; Utica/Khsin's AMSports, Sports Vlach; OH: Cincinnati/Bre...es, Sporting Foot A Things; Columbus/Athlete's Foot; Clayton/Ettendarnones. Paxton Spacing Goods; LooBoyle Inc.; OK: Tulsa/LooBoyfe Inc.; PA: Erie/Erie Sports Ste.; Newcastle/City Sports Center; Philadelphia/HU Bros. fall stores, VA: Fairfax/Olympic Sporting Goods; USA: Montgomery Ward/All stores

Autry "Concorde" ​vintage sneaker ad from 1980

These are some old school Autry "Concorde" kicks from 1980.

Ad info is below:

Introducing the all-new "Concorde" 

Light. And lasting. 

The RW 5-Star shoe we dared to make even better. With bold new features like Natural Flex * for superior flexibility. Plus longer wearing soles, increased impact protection and improved rear foot control. All that and lighter than before! The new "Concorde" with silver accents and lean aerodynamic styling. All in all, it's the shoe designed to match you stride for stride.

All Autry's have it. Look for the mark of the three distinctive chevrons. And discover why everybody's running Autry.
*pat. pend. 

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AUTRY
THE ACTION PEOPLE

Autry Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 59149, Dallas, Texas 75229
214/241-7793

Autry Concord 1980 vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest