Foot Locker 1979 vintage sneaker ad featuring Nike, Adidas, Puma, Saucony, Converse, Tiger, Etonic, New Balance and Brooks

Here’s a 1979 vintage Foot Locker ad featuring old school running shoes from Nike, Adidas, Puma, Saucony, Converse, Tiger, Etonic, New Balance and Brooks.

Ad info is below:

as seriously as you take running

At Foot Locker, we have the perfect shoes for people who run. Both for men people. And for women people. Because we not only carry the most complete line of men's running shoes in America. We also carry the most complete about every size. women's running shoe collection. In stock. Some are shown below, many Right now. more aren't shown. We even have accessories and But we have them. Every major style from every major manufacturer. In just about every size. In stock. Right now. We even have accessories and clothing. We have it all. All under one roof.

Adidas TRX Comp, Converse World Class Trainer II, Brooks Vantage Supreme, Adidas Lady Dragon, Nike LDV, Brooks Lady Vantage, Tiger Corsair, Etonic Womens Street Fighter, Puma Womens Easy Rider, Adidas Orion, Nike Tailwind, Saucony 1980 Trainer, Nike Lady Waffle Trainer, New Balance 320

Foot Locker
America’s most complete athletic Footwear store.

Puma Swinger 1973 vintage sneaker ad featuring Joe Namath

Here’s a retro vintage sneaker ad from 1973 for the Puma ‘Swinger’ model leisure sneakers which were promoted by hall of fame quarterback and ladies’ man Joe Namath.

Ad info is below:

Joe Namath Scores in Pumas.

On or off the field Joe Namath appreciates the comfort and support of Puma's full line of leisure and football shoes. Like the comfortable Joe Namath shoe shown here. All available at your sporting goods store or shoe store or write Sports Beconta, Inc., 50 Executive Blvd., Elmsford, N.Y. 10523. Or 340 Oys-ter Pt. Blvd., So. San Francisco, Calif. 94080.

PUMA from Beconta.

Sears The Winner II Runner 3 stripe vintage sneakers ad from 1978

Nope, not adidas. Here’s an old school 1978 retro sneaker advertisement for Sears ‘The Winner II’ model running shoes. The colors in this ad don’t really hold up to the actual color of the sneakers which are here. Somewhat confusingly - Sears went back and forth between using 3 stripe and 4 stripe adidas style logos during the late 1970’s - this might have been because they used Converse for production on some runners and adidas to produce others. To check out a 4 stripe pair I’ve posted these awesome 1977 yellow and black Winner runners here.

Ad info is below:

Get the feel of a WINNER.

The Winner II
Runner.

Studded outsole and extended heel for traction. Fiddle-shank and crepe heel wedge for lightness and support. See the entire line of Winner II Imported Sportshoes at The Shoe Place, in most larger Sears retail stores.

Sears
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 1978

Bruce Jenner by Roblee 1978 signature vintage sneakers ad

Here’s a great old vintage advertisement for Bruce Jenner footgear by Roblee. Roblee was owned by Brown Shoe Company.

Ad info is below:

Put yourself in Bruce Jenner's shoes.
It's easy. Because Bruce Jenner shoes come in narrow, medium and wide—unlike most action shoes which claim that "one-width-fits-all." New styles, too. Like the gray jogger with silver reflective strip for night time athletes. Plus three more, in soft leather, suede and nylon. All with cushioned insoles and rubber soles for better flex and grip. Designed by Roblee. For Olympic Gold Medal winners...or weekend athletes like you and Bruce.

Bruce Jenner footgear by Roblee.

Available in widths
Narrow, medium and wide

Brown Shoe Company
A member of Brown Group, Inc.

1978, 8618 Corporation Inc.
Leather refers to uppers.

Nike Daybreak vintage sneaker ad from 1980

Here’s a great old distressed 1980 vintage sneaker ad for the Nike Daybreak. The Daybreak model is one of our favorite old school Nike runners and this original vintage distressed Nike advertisement is available at our RewindRunning.com web store.

Ad info is below:

THE DAWN OF THE DAYBREAK.

NIKE
Beaverton, Oregon

Vintage Nike Roadrunner sneakers ad from 1977

Here’s a great old vintage advertisement for the Nike Roadrunner model sneakers from 1977. This original vintage Nike Roadrunner print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

BUILT TO GIVE YOU BETTER MILEAGE.
We designed this shoe to come out ahead in the long run. We call it the Roadrunner because that's exactly what it's for. Long distance road running. We've given it a multi-studded sole design that's built for super traction and long wearing durability. The soles are topped off with uppers of nylon and suede that make this shoe as light as road dust. We also give you reinforced toes and heels. Cushioned mid soles. And an extended heel counter for solid support. You'll find Roadrunners at your nearest Nike dealer. Waiting to give you a long distance run for your money.

Nike
8285 S.W. Nimbus Ave., Suite 115, Beaverton, Oregon 97005. Also available in Canada through Pacific Athletic Supplies Ltd.. 2433 Beta Avenue. Burnaby. B.C. Canada V5C 5NI (604) 294.5307

Autry Action shoes 1978 vintage 3 chevron sneaker ad

Today we've got a 1978 vintage sneaker ad for some old school runners by Autry who used to be the "Three Chevron Brand" which they eventually moved away from. This original vintage Autry sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

The Triple Chevron Brand

Autry Industries Inc
11420 Reeder Road
PO Box 59149
Dallas, TX 75229
Area Code 214 Phone 241=7793

Converse Coach 3 stripe vintage sneakers ad from 1972

Nope, not adidas. Here’s another Converse ad featuring a similar-to-adidas style 3 stripe logo. This 1972 ad for the Coach model sneakers mentions that they will hold up well under all conditions including... mowing the lawn.

Ad info is below:

Converse Coach in suede and canvas
the basketball shoe that keeps going… on and off the court. It’s a quality basketball shoe … it’s a rugged, handsome all around athletic shoe. In suede, canvas and sharp new team colors, the Converse Coach performs like a pro on the court and keeps going … off the court, on any surface hard or soft, for a game of touch, mowing the lawn, jogging, you name it. The new suede Coach is in cool, supple, napped glove leather for beautiful, long-lasting comfort, and it boasts a padded tongue and ankle collar for snug, foot-hug-ging fit. Both the suede and canvas models offer full heel and arch cushion and comfortable sponge insole. Plus the special Converse sole design and compound for a sure grip and extra long wear. Suede Coach in natural, blue, gold and black Oxford. Canvas Coach in black and white Hi-Top and Oxford. More sports heroes from Converse.

See the Converse dealer nearest you – listed on the left.

*converse

Saucony The Dove and more 1977 womens vintage sneakers ad

A couple of days ago I posted a 1970 Converse 3 stripe vintage sneaker ad. Today we’re back with another 1970s three stripe logo sneaker ad, this time from Saucony in 1977. The models in this ad are the Dove, Ms. Coach, Venus, Spikette and Ms. Star.

Ad info is below:

saucony
FOREMOST PRODUCER OF SHOES FOR THE WOMAN ATHLETE…
Introducing
A NEW GNERATION OF ATHLETIC SHOES MADE FOR WOMEN

The Dove 8860N
THE IDEAL TRAINING FLAT FOR THE SERIOUS WOMAN RUNNER

Rated by Runner's World as the top shoe in its category All the performance features of SAUCONY'S finest men's training flats combined in a moderately priced shoe for women athletes.
• Built-up heel
• Soft, lightweight nylon upper
• Long-lasting, two layer suction cup sole
• Achilles tendon protector
• Rolled heel and toe
• Padded tongue and heel support
• Built-in arch support
• Full heel counter for firm fit
• Flexible
• Lightweight

6530N Ms. Coach The perfect all-around shoe for both coach and cheerleader.

8823 N Venus Lightweight women's track spike.

8870 Spikette For the no-nonsense female volleyball player.

0140 Ms. Star A quality all-purpose shoe for the woman athlete — for field hockey, soccer, softball, etc.

MADE IN THE U.S.A. FOR LEADING WOMEN ATHLETES FROM COAST TO COAST

SAUCONY SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
DIVISION OF HYDE ATHLETIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
2 Peach Street, Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530 Telephone: 215-683-8711

Converse Pacers 1970 3 stripe vintage sneakers ad

A while back I alluded to the many 3 stripe brands of the 1970s and 80s. Today we're going way, way back to 1970 when Converse was the three stripe brand… or at least one of them. These rare sneakers were made with Clarino which is a synthetic leather material and is still used in athletic shoes 50 years later.

Ad info is below:

Converse Pacers that play hard talk it up for Clarino.

I'm the 'Pacer,' an all-purpose athletic shoe made by Converse. Made with Clarino, a remarkable new shoe material that a shoe can appreciate. I know what it's like to get buried in mud up to the eyelets on a wet, sloppy ballfield. And how easy it is to get battered and bruised, even in a 'touch' foot-ball game with the kids. And while jogging may be a great way for a guy to keep in shape, it can make his shoes look old long before their time. Unless they're made with Clarino. Clarino won't crack or peel, no matter how hard the going. It ignores the weather. It wipes clean with a swipe of a cloth. It breaks in with the first step and conforms to your every movement perfectly. And what a baseball wouldn't give to resist scuffs and scratches the way Clarino does! And since I never look like I've seen any action, you can wear me with slacks and a sports jacket. Clarino. The new man-made shoe material that has all us Converse Pacers talking. And other shoes, too.

Clarino
The material difference

Footsies Friday - vintage sneaker ads for Converse Jack Purcell and Puma Fast Rider

This double feature blog post goes out to all of the ladies playing under the table games. The ads below were made 7 years apart and more than anything this probably speaks to the cyclical nature of advertising.

We’ll kick it off in 1973 with a vintage sneaker ad featuring the Converse Coach and Jack Purcell model sneakers.

7 years later she was back playing foot games in this ad featuring Puma’s Power Cat and Fast Rider runners…

In 2020 she is likely now at a retirement home playing footsies with someones Hush Puppies sporting granddad .🤣

Converse ad info is below:

Converse Coach and Jack Purcell: For guys who want to keep playing after the game is over.

Converse has built a reputation for making great athletic shoes for the greatest athletes in the world. And that's the idea behind our Converse Coach and Jack Purcell. Great performers. But they look great, too. A terrific all-around athletic shoe like Coach (right), that looks good enough to play the field off the field, too. And a great tennis shoe like Jack Purcell, that feels just as at home partying as playing tennis. Two tough-playing, sharp-looking leisure time shoes from Converse. Because some guys are out to build a reputation for themselves. Converse Coach and Jack Purcell.

*converse

Puma ad info is below:

PUMA-SOFTEST TOUCH IN RUNNING!
It's easier to experience Puma than you think. In fact, we're the softest touch in running. Puma people know Puma shoes give something beyond 5-Star performance, finest quality and innovative design—something wild and free. You can capture it today at your favorite running store.

PUMA

KangaROOS pacesetters 1981 vintage sneakers ad

Here’s an old school 1981 vintage sneaker ad for the KangaROOS pacesetters. KangaROOS was founded in 1979 by Bob Gamm who invented the shoe pocket because he needed a place to store his keys and change while he's was jogging. This original vintage Kangaroos sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

KangaROOS

Pocket shoes pacesetters.

Shoes with pockets
KangaROOS
*PAT. PEND.
1981 Envoys U.S .A . Inc • 48 Worthington Drive • Maryland Heights. MO 63043 • (314) 434-5997
Federlein & Hummel, Pirmasens, West Germany • Herold Halle Ltd., Ringstead. Denmark • Howmark. Toronto, Canada Inter Footwear, Ltd., Shoeburyness, Essex. England • Invader International, Republic of Panama • Leo Milhado B.V. Amstelveen, Holland • Okamoto Riken Gomu Co., Tokyo, Japan •

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

Vintage Foot Joy sneaker ad from 1984

Here’s an vintage Foot-Joy ad from 1984 featuring the Tuffs 3Q, The Defiant, Ultra Joys', and Volant I running shoes. Foot Joy is still in business but only focuses on golf shoes these days.

Ad info is below:

THE WRONG RACQUETBALL SHOE CAN REAL CLIMBING THE WALL.

Screech! Skid! Twist! Thup! Feet sure take a pounding when they play racquetball.

Which is why you should consider Tuffs 3Q by Foot-Joy, the number one makers of racquetball shoes in the world.

Tuffs 3Q have a padded, three-quarter height col-lar for incredible foot and ankle support. Vast expanses of suede leather down low for lateral stability. And a layer of cushioning material sandwiched between the outer sole and inner sole to sponge up shock.

You'll also be interested to know that they're incredibly light.

But if you know Foot-Joy, this isn't a surprise. Because all our shoes — whether they're running, racquetball, golf or tennis —are made the same way. Extraordinarily well.

Foot:Joy
SHOES FOR ATHLETES WHO THINK.

Tuffs 3Q, the latest from the number one makers of racquetball shoes.

The Defiant", the shoe for aggressive hard court tennis players. Light, durable and easy on your feet.

Ultra Joys'," the newest innovation from the leader in golf shoes. Incredibly light hand guaranteed waterproof.

Volant I, our new running shoe. Multiple widths, extraordinarily comfortable.
1984 Foot-Joy, Inc.

AAU Racer 1979 upside down swoosh vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old school 1979 upside down swoosh vintage sneaker ad for the AAU Racer model runners. This girl is so stoked to be jogging.

If you want to see more bootleg Nike sneaker ads for AAU you they are here, here and here. I posted a pair of Vintage AAU runners here.

For more upside down swoosh posts I’d recommend to check out late 1970s Kinney brand Nike bootlegs here and here.

Ad info is below:

Tomorrow morning at 7... take off in a great pair of shoes

The Racer by AAU Shoes
Start your day off feeling great...looking great. Jog. For fun. For health. And when you do, put on AAU Racers. The non-stop performance shoe. Built to take it over the long run. The AAU Racer. The running shoe you can count on. For perfect morning take-offs!

AAU USA
THE FOOTWEAR OF CHAMPIONS

At fine department and specialty stores everywhere.

Vintage adidas 1978 ad for the Dirk, Apollo, Brasil and Shooting Star models

Here’s a 1978 adidas ad for the Dirk, Apollo, Brasil, and Shooting Star models. The Dirk has some strong Puma Clyde vibes and the Shooting Star appears to be adidas going head-to-head with the Chuck Taylor.

This ad also features Franz Beckenbauer who according to Wikipedia “was nicknamed Der Kaiser ("The Emperor") because of his elegant style, dominance and leadership on the field.”

Ad info is below:

Shoes and feats

There is virtually no sport today for which adidas does not make the ideal shoe. adidas expertise and technology provides you with the ultimate in comfort, protection and ... performance, whatever your sport. So. if you're interested in feats choose adidas.

adidas
The all-sports people

Foot locker ad featuring various vintage sneaker models

Here's a 1980 ad from Foot Locker featuring a whole bunch of old school models from various brands. Shown in the ad are the New Balance 420, women’s Nike Yankee, adidas TRX trainer, Brooks women’s Super Villanova, Saucony Jazz, women’s Etonic Stabilizer, Nike Daybreak, Puma Power Cat, women’s Adidas Orion, Etonic Road Worker, Nike Yankee, Spalding Ultra Flex, New Balance women’s 420, Reebok Shadow, and Brooks Nighthawk.

Vintage New Balance CrossCountry runners from 1978

I've been on hiatus for a while to work on projects but am back today with a vintage New Balance ad. Here's an ad from 1978 for featuring their Cross Country trainer. All about the Alphacrepe sole. This original vintage New Balance CrossCountry print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

CrossCountry Off-road competition shoe that's durable and cushioned enough for roadwork on hard surfaces. The light, flexible flared Alphacrepe sole has a studded configuration that maximizes traction while minimizing dirt pick-up; and the soft, comfortable upper with padded tongue incorporates New Balance's new broader and higher toe design. Men and women, 31/2AA-15EEEE, in Orange with White.

See your local authorized New Balance dealer, or send for our free color catalog. 38 Everett Street Boston, Massachusetts 02134

NB
new balance
athletic
shoes
usa

Bauer 1978 vintage trainers ad featuring Guy Lafleur

Here’s an old school vintage sneaker ad from 1978 for Bauer Equipe training shoes. This ad features NHL hockey legend and goal scoring machine Guy Lafleur. This original vintage Bauer Equipe print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

When Guy Lafleur hangs up his Bauer skates, he hangs around in Bauer training shoes.

Bauer training shoes are Guy's choice for top performance off the ice. Take the Equipe, the model he's wearing. It combines strength, traction and comfort with dashing looks. Foot support is concentrated at the greatest stress points. An elevated heel wedge helps prevent tendon strain.

Equipe has a fully padded collar, tongue, and a special tendon guard. There's even a full impact-reducing midsole. And the rounded heel construction makes running easier and the whole shoe itself lasts longer. You'll find Bauer training shoes for men, women, and children at a sporting goods store near you.

Bauer

Riddell Sports 1977 vintage sneaker ad featuring Frank Gifford

This ad dates back almost exactly 43 years to June of 1977 when Riddell Sports was making running shoes and giving away motorcycles and black & white TVs as prizes. "Right on" was kind of a great tag line.