Spalding Action Footwear 1978 Vintage Sneaker Ad

Here’s an old school ad from 1978 for Spalding’s runners at Florsheim Shoe Shops. This original vintage advertisement is available over at RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

Impact absorbing wedge $27.95

Flared shock absorbing heel $29.95

Lightweight, durable canvas uppers $16.95

Cushioned comfort soles $26.95

Any Way You Look at Them, They’re Champion Performers.

Introducing Spalding action footwear.

Take a good look at these new Spalding styles. Any way you look at them, they can start you on your personal path to glory. Action traction bottoms. Com-fortable, long wearing uppers. Inspired performers in a wide range of sizes. A must for every amateur professional. That's why they deserve the Spalding name. And that's why you'll only find them at our Florsheim Shoe Shops. Because we fea-ture only the finest footwear for the man-on-the-move. So come on in and walk, jog or sprint on out in ready for action

FLORSHEIM SHOE SHOPS

Minneapolis: 530 Nicollet Ave. • St. Paul: 401 Wabasha Street • Rosedale Shopping Center • • Brookdale Center • Southdale Center • Maplewood Mall • Ridgedale Center • Burnsville Center American Express cards welcome along with most major credit cards.

AMBI brand 'Warrior' 1980 Vintage Running Shoes Sneaker Ad

Today we’ve got a vintage sneaker ad from the pride of Jonesboro, AR - AMBI brand. This ad is from 1980 featuring the 'Warrior' model vintage running shoes. If you’re interested in buyhing this vintage advertisement it is available over at RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

A STEP AHEAD IN SAFETY

* That was the Ambi ambition when its first shoe was made — safety and protection of the runner.

* That's what Ambi has quietly accomplished (according to the recent tests sponsored by Runner's World magazine)

AMBI THE AMERICAN SPIRIT

COMPARE THE 1980 TEST RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

Rearfoot Impact

Forefoot Impact

Traction

Rearfoot Control

TOTALS

(The lower the number, the better the test results)

AMBI, PO BOX 249, JONESBORO, AR 72401

This vintage print advertisement is available at the Rewind Running web store.

Puma Fast Rider running shoes 1980 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old vintage ad for the Puma Fast Rider from 1980.

Ad info is below:

PUMA. OUR STORY IS ON THE BOX.

Its a strong statement - Puma is quality. And because we mean it, because we believe in it, because we can back it up. we put that claim on every box. Lift the lid and you step out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary world of action shoes for action athletes marathon, cross-country, training, sprinting and jogging, we make them all. Go to your favorite running store today and look for our claim on the box. Puma is quality. We stand on it.

PUMA'

Osaga KT-26 a step ahead 1979 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s another vintage 1970’s sneaker ad for the Osaga KT-26 model running shoes. This ad covers their cantilevered sole with “kinetic levers” to dissipate shock absorption.

Ad info is below:

The revolutionary new Osaga KT-26 was designed for serious runners. The bio-kinetic construction of the KT-26 dissipates shock upon impact and deflects it away from the foot and leg. The tough, outside ribs of the cantilevered sole —called kinetic levers — spread upon impact, absorbing the shock and forcing it outward. Part of the absorbed shock, however, is stored in the levers and released during the flow of ground contact, springing you forward. This is kinetic response, the key element in the development of the Osaga KT-26. A rigid heel counter and uppers of soft, crushable nylon and nylon mesh combine to give the men's and women's KT-26 maximum comfort and breathability, even on the hottest days and longest runs. The KT-26 for women is constructed on a woman's last and features true slim widths in most sizes. For cushioning, comfort and durability, the Osaga KT-26, is clearly, a step ahead.

Osaga KT-26 a step ahead

RW5-STAR

Runner's World Magazine

For the amazing facts on the KT-26 and other Osaga products, write to: Osaga, Inc., 2468 West 11th, Eugene, OR 97402. U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending. Osaga will assert its patent rights against infringers.

OSAGA
The competitive sports division Eugene, Oregon U.S.A.

adidas 1977 Formula I Formel 1 running shoes vintage sneakers

Here’s another 1977 vintage ad for the adidas Formula 1. This sneaker has ben rebranded as the Racing 1 and if you’re interested in buying them now we have posted them over on our updated Top 10 Retro Runners list or check out the adidas affiliate link below.

The original vintage print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

Road Test: Formula I

PERFORMANCE: A
Special traction profile makes this shoe highly responsive. Extended sole and racing spoiler stores up touch-down energy and throws leg into longer stride at lift­-off. Time-saving ghilly lacing makes for quicker starts.

SAFETY: A
Special arrangement of profile eliminates lateral slip – the main cause of knee injuries. Combined effect of carefully determined width of heel, extended sole area and grooved wedge reduces heel impact by 25%. Full padding and heel counter built in as standard.

SUSPENSION: A

Excellent shock absorption on any road surface. All-round grooving of wedge provides a smooth, yet positive ride.

ROAD HOLDING: A

Perfect stability achieved through flared heel and thick wedge. Special sole profile (developed in collaboration with the Automobile Industry) holds the road and ensures perfect traction.

AIR CONDITIONING: A

No overheating. The uppers – made of nylon and leather – provide perfect air cooling where it’s needed.

MILEAGE: A

On long distances, a real energy saver (see performance). Durable quality rubber profile developed to provide out-standing mileage for money.

Optional extras: your feet. Just for the record. The Marathon gold medal at Montreal was won in adidas. In the New Year’s San Paulo 1977 Marathon and Boston Marathon adidas came in first too.

adidas

Saucony 1982 Raider and Dixon vintage sneakers

Today we’ve got a vintage 1982 Saucony ad for the Raider and Dixon model vintage running shoes.

Ad info is below:

RAIDER

Special vamp design of perforated nylon with mesh overlay. D-ring lacing system, cement-lasted in the traditional way for stronger construction, triangular design rubber outersole with reinforced heel strike area. Raider. Built strong to last long. At better running shops and sporting goods dealers.

Div. of Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc. 432 Columbia Street Cambridge, MA 02141

Saucony Continuous innovation in running shoes

DIXON

The shoe with the -Dutchman": a special rearfoot insert that helps dissipate heel strike shock while it controls pronation. New RD-1000 tread design with lateral bars for improved traction and front-to-back flexibility. Squared-off reinforced heel strike area. Butterfly-bal lacing system with D-rings and custom racing eyelet. At better running shops and sporting goods dealers.

Div. of Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc. 432 Columbia Street Cambridge, MA 02141

Saucony Continuous innovation in running shoes

KangaROOS Comet 1982 running Shoes With Pockets vintage sneakers

Here’s another vintage ad for the KangaROOS Comet runners from 1982. This original vintage KangaROOS sneaker print ad is available at the Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

BLISTER COMPETITION, NOT YOURSELF!

MILLER WINS TAC NATIONAL 50 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP WITHOUT A BLISTER. Scott Miller and his ROOS High Tech "Comet racers took first place in the most recent Houston National only three weeks after the shoes were introduced! Asked if there was anything about the shoes that he would change: he replied, Not a thing. I didn't even get a blister:

SO LIGHT, IT'S ALMOST LIKE RUNNING BAREFOOT. KangaROOS 'Comet weighs only 186.5 grams, and offers these outstanding features: Shock absorbing and lightweight sole. Rubber outsole with high impact heel base! Light. flexible and resilient EVA midsole with stability ledge. Supporting and removable cup insole. Light-weight genuine grain leather and supple 210 denier nylon uppers.

UNIQUE PADDING CRADLES THE FOOT. Built in foam padding behind the pocket protects the foot when items are placed

into the pocket. There's additional padding in the inside of the shoe to give a perfectly balanced feeling. With a specially

padded tongue and cushioned removable sock, the foot is completely cradled in comfort.

ENGINEERED FOR TOP PERFORMANCE. The Comet utilizes fully slip-lasted construction for lightness and flexibility. A notched heel to protect the Achilles tendon has been combined with an extended medial heel counter to protect against pronation.

Actual Race Photo:

Scott Miller

KangaROOS and Athletes Working to Win in 1984.

Distributed Worldwide

U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,296,559 • D261,695 • D261,823 Foreign patents granted, other patent applications pending. KangaROOS

World's Only Shoes With Pockets

Scats Gallenkamp Shoes 1979 A.S. 80 and Double Chevron Jogger Vintage Sneakers

Here’s an old 1979 ad for Gallenkamp Scats Shoes. The sneakers featured in this ad are the A.S. 80 and Double Chevron Jogger which looks a little bit like the Nike waffle trainer. This original vintage sneaker advertisement is available at the Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

Scats fit your active style.

Scats® A.S. 80 TM. A new concept in sports footwear—designed to help you run farther, longer. Nylon and suede or white vinyl upper, cushioned insole, arch support, padded tongue and collar. High-traction sole with shock-reducing wedge. Men's, Boys', Youths' sizes in white vinyl or blue nylon. $14.99 to $21.99

Women's Double Chevron Jogger. A flashy sport shoe made of nylon and suede. Comfortable padded tongue and collar, fully cushioned insole and padded arch support. Cross country bottom and a double cushioned inverted wedge. Women's sizes only $16.99

Stores across America

Excellent quality shoes for better sports performance. Great for casual wear, too! Available only at Gallenkamp.

Gallenkamp shoes

Gallenkamp Shoes—One of the companies of SCOA Industries Inc.

Interwoven Sportwick Sport Converse One-Star 1977 vintage sneakers running shoes

Here’s an old Sportwick Sport socks ad from 1977 for the Converse One-Star vintage running shoes. This original vintage print ad is available at the Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

Even when you're sweating from head to toe, your feet will feel dry in Sportwick Socks.

A lot of sweat goes into winning a race. But you'll never feel it in our socks. Because Sportwick Socks are knit with a patented process that directs the perspiration away from your feet and into the socks' outer layer. So Sportwick Socks never feel damp and clammy against your skin. And they're Sanitized treated to stay odor free. Wash after wash. Sportwick Socks by Interwoven. They won't hold perspiration against you.

Interwoven

Sportwick

Aero Shoe Corporation 1983 Inflatable air cushioned sole sneaker innovation

Here’s an ad for the Aero Shoe Corporation from 1983. With these shoes you could inflate and adjust the air cushioned sole for comfort.

Ad info is below:

THE ONLY TRULY AIR-CUSHIONED RUNNING SHOE

Adjust air pressure to your individual weight, then experience a new, unbelievable running comfort and sensation. It's so unique that, a patent has been granted to our designer. For your nearest dealer, please write to: AERO SHOE CORPORATION Suite 600, 33 Rector Street, NY, NY 10006

Dealer Inquiries INVITED

Etonic The Athlete's Foot Vintage Alpha 1 and Trans Am Sneakers Running Shoes ad from 1983

Today we’ve got a 1983 Etonic Athlete's Foot vintage ad for the Alpha 1, Fred Perry and Trans Am model sneakers. This original vintage Etonic print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

"I got fit to a Tshirt at The Athlete's Food"

"And I mean in great Etonic Shoes and a FREE Etonic t, with my purchase during Etonic Week! Hey I got more than the doctor ordered at The Athlete's Foot!" The doctor is Dr. Rob Roy McGregor, designer of the fabulous built-in "foot cradle" you'll find in all Etonic shoes. It's the one-piece support created for shock-absorbing comfort; helps prevent swollen

heels and injuries that stop runners before the finish line. And Etonic's rear-foot lacing controls lateral roll and helps prevent knee injuries. Let us fill your shoe prescription exactly at The Athlete's Foot. Well fit runners and joggers right with Etonic's excellent new Alpha I or the outstanding '11-ans Am; and for you tennis players, the famous Fred Perry, Etonic's popular court favorite. Come in and try on Etonic shoes at The Athlete's Foot store* nearest you during Etonic Week, May 1-7. Make a fitting choice for comfort and performance, and walk out in style—in Etonic shoes and your free Etonic T-shirt! ryas part id pat ing stores only)

Nobody knows the athletes foot and Etonic! like The Athlete's Foot:

Fred Perry
Alpha I
Trans Am

Etonic Sports Footwear & Apparel

More than 400 stores nationwide

Thom McAn Jox 500 Running Shoes Vintage 1982 and 1983 Sneakers

Here’s a strange ad for the Jox 500 sneakers collab with Coronet paper products. Save $3 when you buy four rolls of toilet paper. 🤣 What a deal.

Ad info is below:

Now you can take advantage of one of the greatest shoe offers ever run. Because to get a $3 discount on any pair of Jox' sport shoes, all you have to do is collect four Quality Seals from any Coronet' quality paper products. From Coronet paper towels, bath tissue, nap-kins or facial tissue. Once you've collected the Seals, just mail them to the address shown below. In return, we'll send you a $3 certificate

which you can redeem at any Thom McAn shoe store. (Limit: one certi-ficate per each purchase of Jox.) You can send away for as many certificates as you wish, but each request must be mailed in a separate envelope. So if you're looking for a bargain on shoes, don't walk all over town. Just walk over to your supermarket. Georgia Pacific

Coronet shows you how to walk away with a $3 discount on Jox at Thom Mcan.

Gentlemen: Herewith are my 4 Coronet Quality Seals, which I am sending you to obtain a certificate for $3.00 toward the purchase of a pair of Jon at Thom McAn.

Here’s another Jox ad from 1983 featuring vibram soles.

adidas 1977 vintage sneaker ad for the SL72 running shoes

Here’s an old vintage adidas ad from 1977 for the SL72 model running shoes.

Ad info is below:

SL72 - voted one of the 25 best-designed products by Fortune.

In the May 77 of Fortune magazine, the SL72 training shoe from adidas was selected as one of the twenty five best designed factory-made products available in America today. No other athletic shoe was featured. Need we say more?

adidas

The all-sports people

Bob Wolf 1980 Super Pro Ultras vintage running shoes

This one is for the ladies. Here’s a vintage ad from 1980 for the Bob Wolf ‘Super Pro Ultras’ vintage running shoes. This original Bob Wolf vintage sneaker print ad is available at the Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

MAKE YOUR ESCAPE A REALITY IN BOB WOLF SHOES

Break out of the indoors, do something wonderful for yourself. Run. That's right, kick up your heels and run off the days tensions. Running refreshes your mind while rewarding your body. Bob Wolf shoes are the first step toward a more graceful, sensuous and relaxed you.

MADE FOR A WOMAN

Bob Wolf's Super Pro Ultras are specially designed for the feminine foot with lots of support for your ankles and knees. We've strength-ened our heels with genuine leather, and added a high padded ankle collar to support you firmly yet, comfortably.

THE JOY OF RUNNING

With Bob Wolf shoes, you can look forward to your days run. Super Pro Ultras give you solid arch sup-port and blisterproof cushioning. For even more comfort, we've added pillow tongues and lightweight tetralon uppers for a feeling that's cool and cushiony. We've done most of the legwork, now it's up to you. Ask to see the Super Pro Ultras at your favorite sporting goods store, quality shoe store, or contact your local Bob Wolf Distributor. After all, since when were you afraid of a little adventure?

For additional stores contact Bob Wolf Associates, Inc., PO. Box 1490, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

When you see this mark, you will know that it is the mark of Bob Wolf Associates, Inc.

Puma 1980 Elite Rider vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a 1980 vintage sneaker ad for the Puma Elite Rider. This original vintage Puma Elite Rider print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

PUMA. OUR STORY IS ON THE BOX.

Puma is quality. We print that fact on every box because we design our running shoes by rigid standards, even when it means going against the trend. Case in point: our new Elite Rider training shoe. Elite Rider will never score high marks for lightness because we added weight to make it more stable. We built in an extended orthotic footbed* that we believe will make this shoe the finest trainer in the world for runners of all weights. That's why Puma is quality . We stand on it. *A semi-rigid insert cups the heel and sides of the foot, running almost to the ball of the foot to reduce G forces and provide added rearfoot stability.

PUMA

All-Sport 1981 Marathon, Delta and Tradewind vintage sneakers

Today we’ve got an old ad from the short lived brand All-Sport. This ad is from 1981 and features their Marathon, Delta and Tradewind model vintage sneakers.

Ad info is below:

If you think performance athletic shoes are overpriced you used to be right.

Introducing Allsport: Built to compete. Priced to win.

Here's proof that quality athletic shoes don't have to sport over-engineered price tags. Allsport athletic shoes. Compare the designs. Compare the features. Compare the crafts-manship. Then compare the price. You'll find that Allsport offers you performance and fit comparable to shoes costing much more.

If it feels like you're running on air, it's because you are.

Allsport introduces Royalaire construction. A real technological advance in running shoes. We put air vents right into the heel of our new Trade-wind running shoe. These vents take in air and force it up and through the insole as you run. Your feet keep cooler and drier and get an extra shock absorbing cushion in the heel, where you need it most. Look into Allsport the next time you're looking for per formance shoes. Because we make a whole line of athletic shoes that's built to compete and priced to win.

Patent Pending

ALLSPORT® Built to compete. Priced to win.

New Balance 1978 vintage Trail 355 and 320 running shoes sneakers

Here’s a cool old vintage ad for the New Balance 1970’s vintage Trail 355 and 320 running shoes. These sneakers are from 1978. If you’re interested in New Balance products we have affiliate linked to their website below. The original vintage sneaker print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

You Make the Choice.

New Balance for trails...

New Balance for roads...

New Balance Trail 355

New! Designed for training on grass, trails and dirt, as well as on the road. Excellent cushioning in the ball of foot and heel provides maximum shock absorption. High-quality carbon rubber stud sole for durability and trac-tion. Cool polyester mesh upper. Instep sad-dle lacing adds arch and longitudinal support, while eliminating constrictive lacing to the toe. Royal blue with yellow trim. Men's Trail in sizes 6-13, widths B & D

$29.95

New Balance 320

Top 10 rated trainer by Runner's World for the second year in a row. One piece nylon upper with a new broader toe area for blister-free comfort. Soft cushion midsole is particu-larly good for the lightweight to average-weight runner. Wide built up heel, rolled for natural heel strike. Royal blue with white trim. Men's 320 in sizes 6-15, widths B & D (Order D width for normal width foot.) New! Women's 320 in sizes 4-10, widths B & D (B width for narrow foot.) $29.95

STARTING LINE SPORTS

Saucony Again Trainer 1980 vintage sneaker duffel bag ad

Here’s an old school vintage ad for Saucony’s Trainer 1980 vintage running shoes.

Ad info is below:

SAUCONY AGAIN... SAVES YOU $TEN

Saucony Again ...this time it saves you $10 on a super-looking, long wearing nylon running bag for all your gear.
This lightweight, waterproof bag normally retails for $20. Here's why.

• Made of tough, waterproof nylon with ventilated end panel.

• Has special wet pocket inside with snap closure.

• Features husky poly-webbed handles for hand carrying or shoulder strap for slinging bag.

• Quality constructed with nickel-plated hardware and tough heavy-duty zipper on closure.

• Measures 18" long x 9" wide x 9" high—plenty roomy.

You get this $20 bag for $10 when you buy any Saucony running shoe. Choose from several Saucony styles that won 5-Star Awards from Runner's World magazine. Fill out the "Bag Job" coupon today, after you've picked out your favorite Saucony style at your local lealer. The coupon's like a $10 bill.

Or think of it as saving $10 on the shoes and baying $20 for the running bag, if it makes you feel better and move faster. Additional coupons available at your favorite running shop or sporting goods dealer.

SAUCONY TRAINER 1980

• Runner's World 5-Star winner.

• Slip lasted construction improves cushioning and flexibility.

• Long, firm heel counter for added foot control.

• Heel plug for long wear, better traction.

Saucony

...the shoe for serious runners. A Division of Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc.

Pre-Nike Blue Ribbon Sports asics Tiger 1967 three stripe vintage sneakers

Here’s an old school ad from 1967 for the TG-4 nylon Marathon shoe by Tiger. This ad is from way back when Nike co-founder was Tiger’s main distributor in the United States and probably the only time that he ever sold a sneaker donning a 3 striped logo.

This original print in a 1967 Track and Field News magazine is available over at RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

Thousands of feet of distance runners are stamping out a …

TRACK SHOE REVOLUTION

Proving with the fastest marathon clocking ever, and two NCAA College Division Cross Country Championships in the last two years; that:

THE BEST SHOES ARE NOT EXPENSIVE THE BEST SHOES ARE SCIENTIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES THE BEST SHOES ARE

Tiger

THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE TIGER REVOLUTIONISTS:

TG-4 NYLON MARATHON SHOE

New nylon upper makes this shoe 30 grams lighter, much more comfortable, and considerably improved in all ways over the old model which drew these quotes:

"The niftiest racing shoe to ever come along."

"Absolutely the best racing shoe I've ever worn."

"The finest road-racing shoe in the world."

For complete catalog write to:

BLUE RIBBON SPORTS

(Exclusive U. S. Tiger Distributors) 3107 PICO BLVD., SUITE A SANTA MONICA, CALIF. 90405 (213) 393-1025

Jox Turbos and 500's 1983 vintage sneakers

Here’s an old school ad for Jox featuring their Turbo and 500's sneakers. This ad is from 1983.

Ad info is below:

Jox. You’ll love them, body and sole.

Beneath their stylish bodies, Jox sport shoes have rugged soles. Long-lasting soles designed for every game you play. Jox for basketball. Jox for jogging. Even Jox with special Astroturi soles. Run into Thom McAn for Jox Turbos, Jox 500’s and other Jox sport shoes, From $14.99. You’ll love them right down to their soles.

Thom McAn Jox Turbo

Jox 500

Thom McAn

Some styles not in all stores.

Prices slightly higher in Hawaii and Puerto Rico.