Hoop Stars: NY Street Action 1988 vintage high top basketball sneakers ad

Closing out this week with this rare vintage sneaker ad for NY Street Action brand high tops. In this ad they call out Nike Air. Bold move.

NY Street Action brand is long gone but they were owned by E.S. Originals who still owns or licenses brands today including Avia, Nautica and And1.

Ad info is below:

NY STREET ACTION
ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN AIR.

Take action over high prices. NEW YORK STREET ACTION: Our high-performance athletic shoes cost you a lot less than NIKE AIR" or REEBOK: Our quality is uncompromised. Our construction is unsurpassed. Compare us to AIR. Rate us against REEBOK: Then take to the streets with style, comfort and money in your pocket. NEW YORK STREET ACTION from E.S.O.

TAKE ACTION. IT PAYS.

Reebok is a registered trademark of Reebok International Limited. Nike and Nike Air are registered trademarks of Nike. Inc. New York Street Action and E.S.O. are trademarks of ES. Originals inc.

1988 E.S. Originals inc.

Pic-Way Sprints 1979 Obscure Vintage Sneakers Ad

Here’s on old 1979 vintage ad for Pic-Way Sprints brand joggers. It doesn’t get much more obscure than this y’all. The double chevron logo was also featured toward the end of this old Shoe Town commercial.

Ad info is below:

PIC-WAY INTRODUCES

SPRINTS

Pic-Way Shoe Marts proudly present a new name in athletic footwear .. SPRINTS Every pair of SPRINTS has been carefully designed to provide you with the maximum of comfort and durability at the minimum price. Nylon and suede joggers, vinyls and all suede leathers .. all distinctively styled in a wide range of colors. Joggers shown: children's sizes .. 8.97 and 9.97 women's, men's and boys' sizes .. 12.97

now featured at over 190

Pic•Way SELF SERVE SHOE MARTS

ILLINOIS • INDIANA • KENTUCKY • MICHIGAN • MARYLAND • NEW JERSEY NEW YORK • NORTH CAROLINA • OHIO • PENNSYLVANIA • TENNESSEE • VIRGINIA WEST VIRGINIA • WISCONSIN • CHECK YELLOW PAGES FOR YOUR NEAREST STORE

PONY Express and Targa 1979 retro running shoes ad

Here’s a vintage 1979 ad for the PONY Express and Targa runners which featured the “hyperbolic extension eyestay.” This original vintage PONY Express and Targa print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

MORE STYLES FOR MQRE MILES, PONY!

Light weight nylon upper with unique hyperbolic extension eyestay which positions the ball of the foot properly in the sole and facilitates flexion. Special compound VSD sole.

INTRODUCING THE NEW TARGA: PONY

Choose either the exciting new Targa or the new Pony Express and you'll know why the big switch is to PONY running shoes. When it comes to comfort, style, and high performance, PONY is way out in front. We won big at the Pan Am games. And we took gold in Montreal. But you'll find our biggest win is on your feet. PONY— we put a lot more into your run!

The PONY Express and Targa running shoes are available in men's, women's and junior sizes.

Nylon upper incorporating unique ultra cool breathable mesh panel. Dual density mid-sole and heel wedge. Revolutionary variable sole design for optimal shock absorption and traction.

INTRODUCING THE NEW EXPRESS: PONY

PONY
A STEP AHEAD
251 PARK AVENUE SOUTH NEW YORK 10001 N.Y.

Saucony Again... 1980 Trainer and Ms. Trainer vintage sneaker ads

Here’s a couple of vintage ads for the Trainer 1980 and Ms. Trainer 1980 where Saucony is celebrating their RW5-Star rating. The original Trainer 1980 and Ms. Trainer vintage print advertisement is available over at our RewindRunning.com web store.

Ad info is below:

SAUCONY AGAIN...

Last year Saucony won recognition with 5-Star Ratings from Runner's World. This year it's Saucony again. And Saucony is a top competitor with seven shoes winning lop ratings. So, Trainer 1980® is just the start of 5-Star Winners! TRAINER 1980 HAS QUALITY PLUS
• Slip lasted construction improves cushioning and flexibility.
• High quality carbon rubber sole with heel plug for long wear and better traction.
• Long, firm heel counter for added foot control. Get a good run for your money.
Get the 5-Star Trainer 1980!

Saucony
…the shoes for serious runners!

Ad 2 info is below:

SAUCONY AGAIN...

One of the seven Saucony shoes to win the top rating was this beauty. The Ms. Trainer 1980'. A top quality running shoe for women that is priced to deliver top value. Look at the features. THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF MS. TRAINER 1980
• High quality carbon rubber sole with heel plug for long wear and better traction.
• Hinged Insole strip for ultimate flexibility.
See the Ms. Trainer 1980 and other top-rated Saucony shoes for women at your 16. favorite running shop!

Saucony
…the shoes for serious runners!

Puma Fast Rider, Easy Rider II, and Track Rider 1980 vintage sneaker ad

We’re back today with our second The Athlete’s Foot vintage ad in a row, this time with the 1980 runner models from Puma including the Puma Fast Rider, Easy Rider II, and Track Rider. This original vintage Puma sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

HOW MUCH TOTAL WEIGHT DO YOU PUT ON EACH FOOT EVERY TIME YOU RUN? HERE'S HOW TO FIGURE IT OUT

(3WxnxM)/2,000/2

Take your weight (W) and multiply by 3. Then mul-tiply by the number of steps (n) you take in each mile. (An average running step is three feet, so you take 1,760 steps per mile.) Next, multiply by the number of miles (M) you run, and divide by 2,000 for the number of tons put on your feet. Finally, divide by 2 for the total number of tons on each foot. Tons. Now you can see why it's important to wear the right shoe. Which is where The Athlete's Foot® comes in. We're the stores that specialize in athletic foot-wear —for just about any sport you can name. To start with, we sell only shoes from top manufacturers. We know that the materials used in soles and uppers, the last, the construction, are all-important when it comes

PUMA
Fast Rider / Easy Rider II / Track Rider

to keeping you out of trouble and helping you run in top form. So come in now and see why the slogan fits: Nobody knows the athlete's foot like The Athlete's Foot. Runners all over the world respect Puma shoes. Like the Fast Rider in a special, supportive last with narrow heel and wider forefront—a light, comfort-able moccasin-type shoe for training, jogging, or racing. Or the Easy Rider II, with sturdy nylon uppers and excellent rear-foot stability for heavy training or heavier-weight runners. Or the Track Rider, an extra-lightweight model for light training or racing. All three reflect Puma's commitment to quality for meeting your needs in a running shoe.

Nobody knows the athlete's foot like The Athlete's Foot
354 stores nationwide

Avia High Performance shoes 1985 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old 1985 vintage sneaker ad for Avia’s runners.

Ad info is below:

The HIGH PERFORMANCE Shoes!

"BUILT FOR YOUR BODY!"

AVIA
HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR

&

The Athete’s Foot

adidas Nite Jogger 1977 vintage sneaker ad featuring Cangoran

Here’s a 1977 ad for adidas Nite Jogger running shoes that used Cangoran which was a synthetic leather. We posted another ad for the adidas Falcon model which used the same materials.

Ad info is below:

Cangoran- one less worry for 20 million Kangaroos.

Kangaroos tended to avoid shoe factories in the past. 'They knew that until recently Kangaroo leather was favored, particularly for athletic footwear. But now an entirely synthetic leather-like material has been developed: — Cangoran. A material that is preferred by leading athletes due to its remarkable properties. For our bouncing friends, a healthy turn of events

The Nite Jogger, a revolutionary road runner from adidas, is just one of the high performance shoes made from Cangoran, providing the following distinct advantages:
• Highly absorbent and breathes well. Foot keeps cool and dry.
• Forms to fool in no time and remains soft and flexible.
• Very light and yet surprisingly hardwearing.
• Actifresh' treatment of Cangoran' safeguards against odor.

Nite Jogger

To spot adidas Cangoran shoes look for the happy Kangaroos.

cangoran

adidas
The all-sports people

For more information contact your local dealer.

Bob Wolf 1978-1979 vintage sneaker catalog featuring the Super Pro XL

Here’s another page out of the Bob Wolf 1978-1979 vintage catalog featuring some waffle trainer looking sneakers a bunch of 4 stripe runners. We just posted a pair of vintage men’s size 11 Bob Wolf sneakers for sale over at our Rewind Running shop.

Catalog info is below:

RUNNING SHOES
Bob Wolf shoes for the dedicated runner are all equipped with padded ankle collars, pillow tongues, arch supports and all, except J-3616, are tricot lined. Super Pro® XL'sTM are Bob Wolfs finest running shoe. Important features which serious runners want are abrasion resistant donut soles, shock absorbing air-piston heels and blister free inner soles. Ladies XL'siu are the same high quality shoe lasted to the women's foot and available in fashion coordinated colors.

SUPER PRO® XLT® SHOES
XL-64, blue with yellow trim. XL-94, black with yellow trim. Sizes: Boy's 4-6, Men's 61/2-12, 13, 14 15. XL-09, orange with black trim. Sizes: Boy's 5-6, Men's 61/2-12. XL-76 (ladies), light blue with dark trim. XL-73 (ladies"), beige with dark trim. Sizes: Ladies 4-10.

Super Pros® are Bob Wolf running shoes featuring high abrasion, gum rubber shoes.

SUPER PRO® SHOES
J-3616, white leather body, nylon mesh uppers, blue suede trim. Sizes: Boys 21/2-6, Men's 61/2-12, 13, 14. J-0216, blue nylon and leather with white trim. J-0213: beige nylon and leather with dark trim. Sizes: Boys 21/2-6, Men's 61/2-12.

*available for spring delivery

Nike Internationalist Give 'Em Hell 1981 vintage sneaker ad

We’re back kicking off 2022 strong with this 1981 vintage Nike ad for the Internationalist. Nike has brought back these runners for re-issues in recent years and we’re still fans.

Ad info is below:

GIVE 'EM HELL.

Don't leave the store with these shoes in a box. Put them on. And take the longest, cruelest way home possible. You won't be punished. Because we built the Internationalist for runners who think nothing of knocking off 75 to 100 miles a week. On asphalt, dirt, concrete and mud. That's when comfort isn't a luxury, but a necessity. That's when you need a shoe that can take it. With thick EVA sponge mid-sole. A PermaFoam insert that molds to the contour of your foot. And notched heel counter to eliminate pressure on the lower Achilles. The Internationalist is curve-lasted. with a Variable Width Lacing System for a perfect fit. And a revolutionary new Waffle outsole for greater stability. But if you're not ready to abuse this shoe, you're not ready to wear it. The Internationalist. Not for the faint of foot.

NIKE
Beaverton. Oregon

New Balance 1979 vintage sneaker ad featuring the Trail W355

This one is for the ladies. Capping off 2021 vintage ads with this 1979 Athlete’s Foot ad for the New Balance Trail W355. “Get the feel of a winner”

We’ll be back in 2022 with more vintage ads and content. Until then Happy Holidays.

Ad info is below:

NB
TRAIL
W355

Get the feel of a winner!

The Trail W355 by New Balance is designed and built for the woman. Whether you are running cross country or on the hard roads ... you'll get superior cushioning, radial tire durability plus breathable polyester mesh uppers. In Cal. Blue and Yellow. Women's sizes 4AA-10D. Get the feeling ...try on a pair at THE ATHLETE'S FOOT store near you.

No one knows the athlete's foot like The Athlete’s Foot

Brooks 253-RF Villanova II 1977 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a vintage advertisement for the Brooks Villanova II running shoes which were ranked by Runner's World as the "Best training shoe value" of 1977.

Ad info is below:

New from Brooks

Here it is! A racing flat that incorporates all the features of the Brooks VILLANOVA II, ranked by Runner's World as the "Best training shoe value".

253-RF by Brooks - Long Distance Runners will appreciate the support and stability of this 8 oz. super-light racing flat. The weight is out, yet the top features are in. Firm counter, 2 7/8" wide flared heel, 318" heel lift, durable sole make-up with long wearing out-sole, cushion soft light weight in-sole, blue nylon uppers, blaze red and white accent, with stitch free toe area. Full & half sizes: narrow 8 to 11; medium 4 to 12 & 13; wide 8 to 11.

ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR WOMEN

210 Women's VILLANOVA II Designed with all the features of the top-ranked VILLANOVA II. The new model has powder blue nylon uppers with white accents, leather reinforced toe and heel, sole make-up includes long wearing out-sole with wide flared heel for greater stability, cushion soft in-sole, fully padded over non-breakable rigid heel counter, solid shank sup-port covered with sponge. Full & half sizes: 4 to 12 and 13.

214 Women's Casual Training or Leisure Shoe Light beige full grain leather with attractive dark brown accents, fully padded heel and collar, towel sock lining and foam arch support, three tier Brooks sole with beige heel wedge. A comfortable all-around shoe. Full & half sizes: 4 to 12 and 13.

Available August 1977 at your quality sporting goods dealer or athletic footwear store.

BROOKS
SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY HANOVER, PENNSYLVANIA 17331

Converse Arizona and World Class 84 vintage sneaker ad from 1981

Here’s an old vintage ad from back in the day for the Converse Arizona 84 and World Class 84.

Ad info is below:

All across the country runners depend on light, comfortable Converse training shoes. Converse rt knows the injury and soreness problems that runners are prone to. So Converse builds support and protection right into the design of our shoes. Our new Arizona 84TM for advanced runners uses high technology to help reduce strain over long distances. Our new Converse World Class® 84 training shoe compensates for the form and fatigue problems of intermediate runners by providing extra support and control. *Converse makes the shoes of the stars in every sport. Running, basketball, tennis, racquetball, baseball, football, soccer. If running is your sport, you don't want soreness and injuries to stop you. And that's the best reason in the world to wear Converse shoes. Because Converse keeps America running.

CONVERSE
Converse. 1981. An Allied Chemical Company.

RUNNER'S WINGS.

The Etonic Reaction 1982 Etonic Courier vintage sneaker ad

Today we’ve got a 1982 vintage sneaker ad by Etonic for their Courier model running shoes. This is from back in the day when Etonic was owned by your favorite toothpaste brand…. Colgate.

Etonic was just licensed to Genesco so let’s hope to see more retro Etonic sneakers arriving in the near future.

Ad info below:

The Etonic reaction!

That Winning Feeling.
That special satisfaction when you know you've done what you set out to do. Etonic knows the feeling. That's why Etonic designs sports footwear around the sports foot. Like the Etonic Courier—a running shoe for those who need extra support. With the advanced generation Dr. Rob Roy McGregor Foot Cradle for a shock-absorbing, comfort-able fit and our patented rear-foot lacing system for added stability. Plus, a nylon mesh and suede upper for lightweight breathability and durability. So, whether your goal is a mile or a marathon, get that winning feeling with the Etonic Courier.

Boni WO COi Etonic Inc., Brockton, MA 02403

Etonic. Wining never felt better.
A member of the Colgate Sports Group of Companies.

Autry The Wildcat 1978 vintage running shoes ad

Here’s another vintage ad by Autry for their 1978 Wildcat model sneakers.This original vintage Autry print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

The Triple Chevron Brand Company
Autry Industries Inc.
11420 Reeder Road
Dallas, Texas

🦁👟

The Wildcat

Hoop Stars: Official NBA brand 1971 4 stripe basketball shoes

We’re kicking off December going deep into the archive. This old school ad is from 50 years ago when the National Basketball Association had their own brand of sneakers. During that time they were represented by the 4 stripe logo and looked a lot like the adidas Superstar and Converse All-Star. The NBA eventually partnered with Kinney Shoe Stores later in the 1970’s to put out the Kinney NBA model shoes.

Ad info is below:

You can fill this spot at the NBA All-Star game…

…if you can fill these shoes

Get into the NBA...feet first… and win a trip to the All-Star Game.

NBA Basketball Shoes wants two lucky young people to join their favorite NBA players at the All-Star Game in Los Angeles, California. To enter the NBA Basketball Shoe All-Star Game Contest, just go to your nearest sporting goods, retail, or department store, which carries NBA Basketball Shoes, for an entry blank. Two Grand Prize Winners will be selected one from the East and one from the West. Each will fly to the game on January 18, 1972, with a parent or guardian, to join their respective teams. Winners will be treated just like NBA All-Stars, attending banquets, practices, and finally being honorary team members at the game. And, they'll look like NBA All-Stars, too, with official game uniforms, NBA Basketball Shoes, and team travel bags. In addition, each winner's school will receive a 16 mm movie projector and an NBA film. Plus, there are over a thousand other prizes, including NBA basketball shoes and tickets to NBA games for those who are not Grand Prize winners. So, take a shot at it. You could be an honorary member of an NBA All-Star team. And if you really want to see what it feels like to be in an NBA pro's shoes, put on a pair of NBA Basketball Shoes and find out.

For the name of your nearest NBA footwear dealer call or write . . . Sports International Footwear Inc., 591 North Ave., Wakefield, Mass. 01880, (617) 245-9050.

Official NBA Basketball Shoes

No purchase is required. Winners will be drawn by random selection. The decision of the Judges will be final. All entries will become the property of NBA Basketball Shoes. Void in states where prohibited by law.

Volume and Payless Shoes 1978 vintage commercial featuring 4 stripe Pro Wings runners

This is from back in the day when shoe ads were mini musicals. Wait for it…. wait for it….16 seconds in to get to the 4 stripe Pro Wings sneakers.

The same ad was used for Payless Shoes in Texas

Nike's first TV commercial

Here’s a classic 1982 commercial from Nike.

1981 vintage sneaker ad for the Tred 2 California Tennis Shoes

Here’s a 1981 vintage sneaker ad for the Tred2 California tennies. Tred 2 began as a brand that resoled shoes before eventually starting up their own brand. In the early 80’s they updated their logo to the arrow / chevron design and ‘Twice the shoe’ slogan in the ad below. If you want to learn more about their history you can see some other old ads Tred 2 advertisements here.

Ad info is below:

Discover The California.

New from Tred 2. Just what Californians are asking for in a tennis shoe. Cool. Clean. Comfortable. Lightweight and long-lasting. Pick up a pair at your local sporting goods or department store. You'll discover why Californians call Tred 2 "twice the shoe!'

TRED 2
TWICE THE SHOE.

Mizuno MZ-450 MZ-650 and MZ-84 vintage sneaker ad from 1983

We don’t cover Mizuno sneakers often but today we have a 1983 vintage running shoe ad for the MZ-450, MZ-650 and MZ-84 models. These shoes featured Mizuno’s ‘Cassette Insole System’ pads which could be customized to the comfort of whoever wore them.

Ad info is below:

How to buy one pair of shoes and take home 81.

We would like to offer you one of the best deals going in running shoes. The Mizuno Cassette Insole System. It's standard on three new '83 Mizuno running shoes. And with it, you can customize any pair to your body weight and shock absorption six ways to Sunday. (81 at last count.)

We designed it for the simple reason all runners are not created equal—even when they wear the same size shoe. For all the difference it makes, the Cassette Insole System is uncomplicatedly simple. It consists of two molded cassette insoles, and two sets of six different fore-foot and heel pads. You choose the pad that's right for your toe, your heel, your right foot, your left foot — all depending on your weight and what shock absorption and stability you're after. (The chart shows a recommended place to start.) But now for the hard part. Choosing which of Mizuno's technologically advanced shoes to put them in. And here you'll choose from three new models. The Mizuno MZ-450 and MZ-650 all-purpose trainers. Both have the special go-farther, last-longer features you expect from Mizuno (RB mid-sole and double heel counter, to name two).

And while the MZ-450 is made for rough terrain—with a black com-pounded outsole using multi-studs on the whole, studs on the edge and a keyhole heel design for extra shock absorption and stability — the MZ-650 is made for asphalt. In this case, with a two-level wave outsole that's made to give you extra traction and shock protection. Or then there's the running shoe that stands by itself. The MZ-84 racer— with more patented features than a 10K race has miles. For starters, a patented pronation bar prevents your foot from pronating, yet allows your foot to be positioned naturally (unlike other pronation wedges). And a patented heat process midsole of molded RB material gives you all the endurance of our standard RB, with an even lighter weight for faster starts. The Mizuno Cassette Insole System is available on all three models. Which we admit may make your decision about which to buy a bit difficult. But the happy fact is, no matter which you choose in the store, you'll always have 80 more to choose from at home.

Mizuno
Marketed and distributed exclusively by Curley-Bates Co., 860 Stanton Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 (415) 697-6420

New Balance Running Mates 1978 vintage ad featuring the 320 road training sneakers

Today we’ve got a 1978 vintage The Athlete’s Foot ‘Running Mates’ ad for the New Balance 320 road training shoes. This original vintage New Balance & The Athlete’s Foot print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

Running Mates
New for men and women from New Balance at The Athlete’s Foot stores.

Now — both men and women runners can enjoy all the new improvements of New Balance's 320 road training shoes. Fuller, boxier toes. One-piece uppers. Padded tongues and foam-backed heel cups. Both feature full-width size and arch-support saddle. The women's W320 is built on a special woman's athletic combination last for a snug, narrower fit. Another winner .. . New Balance's Trail W355 for women (pictured right). The perfect mate for the men's Trail 355 — the road training shoe you can also wear for trail and cross country. et the trained specialists at THE ATHLETE'S FOOT stores fit you in the shoes you need for your special needs. No one knows the athlete's foot like THE ATHLETE'S FOOT.

M320 -Men, W320 -Women, Royal Blue/White - nylon uppers