Vintage Nike LD-1000, Sting, Waffle trainer and Le Village 1977 sneaker ad

Here's another vintage 1977 ad featuring the Nike LD-1000, Sting, Waffle trainer and Le Village model sneakers.

Ad info is below:

SEND FOR A NIKE MAIL BOX.

As soon as we receive your order it's processed and shipped —usually the same day it arrives. Simply pick out the sportswear you want, fill in the coupon, and mail your order. Then, sit back and wait for the postman to arrive.

The LD-1000 $39.95
This is the shoe for you if you're looking for a super trainer. The revolutionary design helps reduce twist and shock. The patented waffle sole gives you better traction, and the wide flared heel gives you better running stability. Lightweight uppers of nylon mesh and suede. Comes in blue and yellow.

Nike Sting $34.95
Nike's lightweight marathon shoe features nylon mesh for strength, yet cool running. Suede leather toe reinforcing gives snug, comfortable fit. Unique suction sole delivers great traction on all road conditions. A big step forward in marathon shoes from Nike.

Athletic Dept Warmups $14.95
These comfortable nylon and cotton warmups are available in green with blue stripes, or blue with yellow stripes. Great style, great fit, great price.

Waffle Trainer $29.95
The Waffle Trainer features patented waffle sole for cushior: traction, yet minimum weight. Flat outer sole, beveled heel, tough nylon upper and the new bluer,' with bright yellow "swoosh'

Le Village $28.95
A beautiful stylish casual shoe with an athletic look. Soft, antique brown leather uppers. Cushier mid soles. As comfortable as they are long wearing.

Diadora 'The Rally' 1978 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old school vintage sneaker ad for Diadora's "The Rally" model sneaker from 1978. This model came equipped with uppers made of nylon and wild boar 🐗 as well as the legendary Diadora "speed laces"

Ad info is below:

DIADORA EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETIC SHOES

Excellence is over one hundred years of European craftsmanship. Excellence is a durable and long lasting shoe, made from the finest materials available. Excellence is THE RALLY by Diadora. Compare them...you'll wear them.

diadora
Italian Afletica Shoes.

-Heel cusnioning and heel shock support

-Absorbent terri cloth lining

-Uppers of nylon and wild boar

-Speed laces

-Forefoot cushioning and shock support

-Slightly flared heel

-Individually molded natural gum-rubber sole

EB Lydiard 1978 vintage sneaker ad by Brütting

Here’s a 1978 vintage Foot Locker ad for the EB Lydiard line by Brütting. These runners were designed by Arthur Lydiard.

Ad info is below:

Foot Locker introduces Lydiard. The shoe that separates you from the pack.

At Foot Locker, we know that the proper shoes are the most crucial investment an athlete can make. And we don't want you to make that investment without a thorough look at the field.

That's why we re tipping you off about the most important new line of running shoes to come along in years. The EB Lydiard line by Brütting. Designed by world-famous trainer Arthur Lydiard and produced by Germany's foremost leather craftsman, Eugen Brütting, these shoes are the result of meticulous research and state-of-the-art construction. They're destined to be one of the hottest names on the track or the road. And we should know. At Foot Locker we carry them all.

Sears Jeepers 1970 3 stripe vintage sneaker ad

Nope, not adidas. Today we've got and old school 1970 black and white 3 stripe vintage sneaker ad from Sears and this line was called "Jeepers." The sneakers were a bargain but they'd only give you laces long enough to get up to the 4th hole.

Puma Super Sonic 1979 vintage sneaker advertisement

Today we've got a 1979 vintage sneaker ad for the Puma Super Sonic which at the time was lightest racing shoe Puma ever made.

Ad info is below:

THE LIGHT FANTASTIC
Super Sonic by Puma

If you've ever run barefoot along a cool, grassy stretch you know how free and natural it can feel. Now there's a shoe that provides the next best feeling. It's the Super Sonic by Puma, at 190 grams the lightest racing shoe the company has ever built. It's a shoe for serious long distance racing— where every ounce counts. Look for it soon where you buy your equipment and take a trip on the light fantastic— Super Sonic by Puma.

PUMA
PUT ON THE CAT!

Karhu Synchron 1985 vintage sneaker ad

Here's an old school 1985 vintage sneaker ad for the Karhu Synchron model of running shoes. Karhu brought these back and they're available on their site over at https://karhu.com.

Ad info is below:

Europes Best

Karhu Synchron, a market leader in Scandinavia, winner of independent shoe tests in Germany and Austria. Now available in the United States. The Karhu Synchron features uncompromised durability, maximum directional stability, excellent shock absorption and comfortable support.

Our best All Terrain training shoe featuring
Air Cushion Shock Absorption
Double Fibreglass heel counter
Anatomical Insole
Synchron lacing Available in high tops

Call for Dealer information:
Karhu
55 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05401
800-222-1833

KARHU
'Top Ranking, 1985 Stiftung Markentest, 1985 Konsument

Gallenkamp Scats The Paw 1980 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a retro 1980 sneaker ad from Gallenkamp for their Scats "The Paw" model vintage running shoes. These sneakers featured the 'Uni-Groove' Texon insole to provide 'optimum flexibility.' They also have the 'Varus Support System' which also appeared on Brooks running shoes from around the same time.

Ad info is below:

The Incredible Running Machine from scats

The extra firm leather heel counter wraps around the heel and has an inside ex-tension that reinforces and stabilizes the heel properly at heel strike.

The Varus Support System' provides total foot control. It is designed to prevent abnormal inward rolling of the foot and stabilizes both the ball and heel while maintaining sup-port for the arch.

The 'Uni-Groove' Texon insole has molded grooves in the ball area to provide optimum flexibility. The rnidsole is of ultra-light material that gives superior shock absorption while the flexible outsole is grooved to grip like a cat!

The lightweight materials provide strength, durability and comfort—without excess weight to hamper performance. Men's (Size 9( 10.4 oz./295.36 gm. Women's (Size 71 8.4 oz./238.56 gm.

After intensive research and testing, SCATS, has developed one of the finest pairs of running shoes ever created for both men and women. Men's S27.99. Women's $26.99. Dr. Leonard R. Janis—member of The American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Archie Griffin—outstanding running back for the Cincinnati Bengals. Both—active members of the SCATS,' Advisory and Development Staff.

Gallenkamp shoes

Paw

Stores across America

Fastrak 1978 three stripe vintage sneaker ad

Nope, not adidas. Today we've got an old school 1978 ad from Fastrak who apparently also laid claims on 3 stripes.

Ad info is below:

Run with Quality. At prices that won't slow you down.

Fastrak shoes perform. Stride for stride. And heel to toe, Fastrak's way ahead in quality. Our special sole and heel treatments cushior every step. Heavier sponge innersole absorbs more shock. And full arch adds greater support. Your feet will appreciate Fastrak quality. Your wallet will love the price. Fastraks in men's, boys' and women's sizes are always in stock. You can get any size, any style. Any time. And for the woman on the run, Fastraks for women perform beautifully, fit perfectly. That's because they're designed specifically for the feminine foot and constructed on narrower lasts. When it comes to running, Fastraks put quality up front. At prices you won't pass up.

FASTRAK®
Athletic Footwear
Distributed nationally by
Illinois Footwear Company
2400 Greenleaf Avenue
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
312/593-6050

Etonic Eclipse Racer and Trainer vintage sneakers from 1981

Today we've got a vintage ad post for the 1981 Etonic Eclipse Racer and Trainer sneakers. These both featured the advanced generation Dr. Rob Roy McGregor® foot cradle and will "help you eclipse your best racing time."

Advertisement info is below:

TOTAL ECLIPSE

Etonic Eclipse Racer
The lightweight, flexible performer to help you eclipse your best racing time. A new, anatomically designed last gives a closer fit at the heel and shank for greater rear-foot control and toe-off. Weighing just 7 oz. in size 9, the Eclipse Racer offers cool, comfortable running with our upper of breathable oximesh nylon laminated to a foam and perforated nylon tricot. A. sole made of dual rubber compound with two distinct treads provides added cushioning, durability and traction. Add the Dr. Rob Roy McGregor® foot cradle* and the Etonic rear-foot lacing system* and you've got the support, control and stability racing demands.

Without foot cradle heels are flat.

With it, they are rounded and cushioned.

Etonic Eclipse Trainer
The tough training shoe that performs like a racing flat. It's got the same first name as our racing flat because of so many of the same performance features. It's designed on the racing flat last, has the identical comfortable, lightweight upper and is remarkably light (8.3 oz. in size 9). But it's still a trainer; so we made it tougher. We've got a microcellular blown rubber sole for lightweight cushioning, and a special heel-strike insert that adds rugged durability where it's needed. The advanced generation Dr. Rob Roy McGregor® foot cradle* is designed to absorb the force of heel-strike as well as shearing and lateral forces. And the rear-foot lacing system* allows for a fit the runner can adjust to his own liking.

RW5-STAR
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Runner's World Magazine

'Patent Pending
Etonic Inc., Brockton, MA 02403. A member of the Colgate Sports Group of Companies

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.

Bob Wolf 1970s vintage sneaker ad

Today we've got an ad from the late 1970s for Bob Wolf Shoes. Now here's a lady that loves herself some 4 stripe sneakers...

Ad info is below:

for the man who takes his sport seriously.

BOB WOLF SHOES

Bob Wolf. The maker of the finest athletic shoes in the world. Shoes with style that makes you proud to put them on. Comfort that makes you hate to take them off. And quality that makes durability more than just a word. Bob Wolf. The full spectrum of rainbow colors from which to choose. In suede, canvas, or the amazing new Breathalon. Bob Wolf. Wherever quality athletic goods are sold.

BOB WOLF ASSOCIATES, INC.

10631 STANFORD AVENUE GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA 92640 (714) 636-2201

For further information on Bob Wolf Quality Athletic Shoes and where to find them in your area, write Bob Wolf or call (213) 665-4231 or 1714) 636-2201.

Late 70s Saucony Gripper vintage sneaker ad

We’re closing out the Saucony ads with another old school vintage ad for the Saucony Gripper sneakers from around 77-78.

Ad info is below:

When Greg Yutko gets into The Gripper, he has everything going for him except the big-name price tag.

Greg Yutko is a serious runner. He runs 15 miles every day, participates in over 30 long-distance road races and 4 marathon events every year. His training shoe is The Gripper by Saucony.

"Try it on and you'll see," says Greg. He likes The Gripper for its soft, comfortably padded interior, and nylon uppers that breathe. The exclusive Saucony Studsole and shock-absorbing heel wedge combine to minimize knee stress and lower leg strain.

As proprietor of Greg's Running Shop in St. Clair, Pa., he rates The Gripper superior to the big-name models. "Because I train in it myself, I can sell it with confidence to the serious runner." He likes the low price, too. "Any runner can afford it." Look for The Gripper at your running shop or sporting goods store.

saucony - A Subsidiary & Hyde Athlettc Industries Inc
12 Peach St Kutztown, PA 19530 (215) 683-8711

Saucony Ms. Gripper 1978 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a 1978 Ms. Gripper ad by Saucony, because she should have dope sneakers too.

Ad info is below:

Introducing Ms. Gripper!

The women's training flat that's running ahead of its time.

Proven Designed and made specifically for women on a last that's proven best-fitting for women.

Improved Featuring a lighter, long-wearing waffle-type Studsole . . . a Saucony exclusive for best cushioning.

Comfortable Uppers are open-nylon mesh for cool, dry comfort. Every foot-touching part is fully padded.

Secure Pre-molded fiber counter assures maximum heel stability for the life of the shoe.

Saucony's Ms. Gripper is a new generation . . . daughter of the top-rated Dove, sister of the famous Gripper. Ms. Gripper is the leading contender for number-one women's training flat for 1978. And it's available right now! Saucony makes more women's training shoes for serious runners than any other manufacturer . . . part of the full line of Saucony running and track shoes for women and men. Without a doubt, Ms. Gripper is running ahead of its time, because it's available right now! Ask for Ms. Gripper at your running shop or sporting goods store.

saucony SHOE MFG. CO. INC.

A Subsidiary of Hyde Athlettc Industries, Inc

12 Peach St Kutztown, PA 19530 (215) 683-8711

Saucony Gripper 1970s vintage sneaker ad

Today we've got an old school vintage ad for the Saucony Gripper sneakers from around 1977-78. 👟🔥

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.

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.

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

Point 4 vintage running shoes ad from 1975

Today we've got an old school vintage sneaker ad from 1975 for Point 4 brand sneakers. I had someone send an email into the blog recently about this brand and he mentioned that the person who designed the shoe attended Bowling Green State University. (Thanks for the info Rich.) I'm going to dig further on this brand but according to the LetsRun forum boards the logo was designed by Emerson Hallenbeck III.

If you want to see another .4 ad we posted one here.

Ad info is below:

point four ltd.
4050 Talmadge Road
Toledo, Ohio 43623
(419) 472-6982

american (Left)

Tough leather uppers help equip this shoe with all the necessities for long distance training. The soles propel the runner toward his goal by providing positive forward traction. This shoe is just like the people it's named after—rugged, dependable and able to bounce back after an exhausting challenge.

sting (Top middle)

A marathon runner needs all the help he can get to withstand this particularly grueling race. STING is specially designed as a racing marathon shoe. It gives the athlete DENYAFOUR nylon uppers and a tough sole that supports his feet over any terrain during the long, brutal races.

moscow '80 (Bottom middle)

This shoe is constructed of DENYA-FOUR fiber and is designed to reduce leg injuries with its nylon heel counter that's joined to a soft midsole and wedge. The M-'80 gives extra toe and metatorsal area and has a tough wearing sole. This footwear allows the athlete to attack his training in comfort.

comfort plus (right)

The comfort of the athlete was in mind when this shoe was designed. It has DENYAFOUR uppers and features a rounded toe for added room. Suede reinforcement gives needed support to problem areas and long wearing gum soles provide positive forward traction when it's most needed.

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.

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.

👟

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.

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