Here’s the inside cover for the 1977 Runner’s World Top 25 rated training flats featuring the Brooks Vantage, adidas SL76 and Nike waffle vintage sneakers.
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.
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For more information contact your local dealer.
Famous Footwear 1979 commercial
Here’s a 1979 Famous Footwear commercial from back in the day when families used to wear matching track suits and Puma runners were $14.87. We need a time machine NOW.
Adidas Falcon 1970s vintage sneaker ad
Here’s an old 1977 vintage sneaker ad from adidas for the Falcon model sneaks. These sneakers featured Cangoran which was a synthetic leather-like material intended to replace Kangaroo leather. This original vintage adidas print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.
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 Falcon. 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 foot in no time and remains soft and flexible.
• Very light — and yet surprisingly hardwearing.
• Actifresh treatment of Cangoran' safeguards against odor and foot infection or re-infection.
To spot adidas Cangoran - shoes look for the happy Kangaroos.
For more information contact your local dealer.
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.
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The all-sports people
