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.
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