Fayva Olympians 1979 Vintage Tennis Running Shoes Sneakers Print Ad

Here’s an old school vintage 1970s sneaker ad for Fayva featuring their Olympians branded sneakers and another pair of non-adidas 3 stripe logo’ed sneakers. Fayva was a mall based shoe store similar to Kinney or Thom McAn. The Fayva logo on the shoe below appears to have been knocked off recently by the women’s brand Tory Burch. (see below)

Ad info is below:

Until now, buying high performance sport shoes meant footing a big bill.

Introducing Fayva Olympians

High performance sport shoes priced from $11.90 to $25.90.

It takes a lot less money to impress your feet than your friends. Fayva Olympians prove that. Because all Olympians are constructed for maximum comfort and performance. Like when your feet are taking a pounding up and down the court. You need all-leather high or low cut basketball shoes with traction soles and stitched outsoles. Or running shoes engineered for lightness and flexibility when you're going the distance in a marathon. Made of nylon and suede, with a super shock absorbing sole, flanged for lateral stability.

And tennis shoes made of full grain leather with fully padded collars and insoles, arch supports and stitched outsoles to take the punishment of stopping, sprinting, twisting and turning. Fayva Olympians give you all this, at a sporting price. So, next time you want to impress your friends, impress them with your performance in Olympians from Fayva.

Fayva

A DIFFERENT KIND OF SHOE STORE

ALEXANDRIA, CAMP SPRINGS, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, FREDERICK, GREENBELT, LANGLEY PARK, LANHAM, MANASSAS, MARLOW HEIGHTS, OXON HILL, RIVERDALE, ROCKVILLE (2), SUITIAND, VIENNA, WOODBRIDGE

Tory Burch retro womens sneakers over at Farfetch

Autry Jetstreamers 1981 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a 1981 Autry Jetstreamers vintage sneaker ad featuring the Concorde, Cloud Nine, Mach III and New Jet model running shoes. 👟🔥 Autry shoes began as Autry Rubber Company in Dallas, Texas then later became Autry Industries. This original vintage Autry print ad is available over at our Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

The “Jetstreamers.”

Four remarkable running shoes that swept the RW 5-Star Ratings!

All four Autry "Jetstreamers" are 5-Star Rated by Runner's World. With new features like Natural Flex* for superior flexibility. Plus extra long wearing soles and superb impact pro- tection. Incredibly lightweight, too! With the same lean, aerodynamic styl- ing you've come to expect from Autry. Take off with one of our new RW 5-Star "Jetstreamers." Feel how smooth a flight can be.

All Autry's have it.

Look for the marks of the three distinctive chevrons and "Circle A." Discover why everybody's running Autry.

*pat. pend.

"Jetstreamers" clockwise from left: "Con- corde" men's trainer; "Cloud Nine" women's trainer; "New Jet" men's trainer; "Mach III" men's trainer (women's and children's "Mach III" styles available).

RW5-STAR

★★★★★

Runner's World Magazine

AUTRY

THE ACTION PEOPLE

Autry Industries, Inc.,

P.O. Box 59149, Dallas, Texas 75229 214/241-7793

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.

Nike Waffle Trainer 1979 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old ad from 1979 where Nike calls out their competition for their waffle inspired soles. The shoes in the background from Left to Right appear to be the Adidas Formel 1, Saucony Gripper, Puma Lite Riders, Brooks Vantage Supreme and possibly a New Balance model on the far right. This original vintage Nike print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

ad info is below:

WHY BUY A COPY WHEN YOU CAN RUN WITH THE ORIGINAL?

A funny thing happened back in 1974 when we came out with our first Nike Waffle Trainer. Almost everybody except serious runners laughed. "It'll never last," some said. "Looks like a shoe made to run on ice," they chuckled. Well, they're not laughing anymore. In fact, most major shoemakers have tried to copy our Waffle Trainer. Because it has become the best selling training flat ever made. The classic running shoe. So if you're looking for the real thing, accept no substitutes for the original. Nike Waffle Trainer. Because there aren't any. Only copies.

NIKE
Beaverton, Oregon.

Osaga 1979 Feather and Caliente vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old school ad for the 1979 Osaga Feather and Caliente models. Osaga was an early regional rival of Nike in Oregon and there is a longer history on Osaga running shoes here.

Ad info is below:

we just improved two great shoes… three ways

At Osaga we're never satisfied. As excited as we are about the Runner's World four-star rating of the Caliente and Feather, we knew we could do even better and we have. The Caliente for men and the Feather for women . . . running stronger. Check out these great improvements . . . but, remember, you'll have to feel them because they can't be seen. Improved flexibility . . . revised midsole construction for foot movement and superior cushioning qualities. Stronger heel counter . . . improved support to offset ankle pronation. Lighter ... significant reduction in overall weight.

Osaga
FOR THE HUMAN RACE

For more information, please contact our corporate headquarters, Osaga, Incorporated
2468 West 11th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402 (503) 484-1344
Eastern distributor: Osaga East 444 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215 ) 627-7000
Canadian distributor: Nielsen Distributors P.O. Box 94340, Richmond, B.C. VGY-2A8, (604 ) 873-4638

Saucony 1979 vintage sneaker ad for the Trainer and Ms. Trainer 1980

Here’s a 1979 Athlete’s Foot ad for the Saucony Trainer 1980 and Ms. Trainer 1980. This ad features some horribly difficult to read text but I had the OCR machine run the translation below. Saucony should bring these back.

Ad info is below:

Flexibility!

Durability!

You get both in the new Saucony Trainer 1980 and Ms. Trainer 1980 at THE ATHLETE’S FOOT stores.

The Saucony TRAINER 1980 is the only training shoe constructed with soft foam replacing the insote board under the sock liner. It helps you to run with ease - with minimum shock, and still gives you good support. A.RUNNER'S WORLD 5-star shoe.

The MS. TRAINER-1980 is constructed with an innovative hinged insole strip providing the flexibility and support she needs for miles of training. It’s the perfect shoe for the serious woman-runner.

Men's TRAINER 1980 in blue or tan. Ladies' MS. TRAINER 198D in blue at participating THE ATHLETE'S FOOT stores. No one knows the athlete's foot like The Athletes Foot.

New Balance 1979 W320 and W355 vintage trainers sneaker ad

Back again with another 1979 ad from New Balance featuring their W320 and W355 women’s trainers.

Ad info is below:

Two new road softeners for women.

Don't let the pavement pound your feet mercilessly. New Balance's top-rated W320 and W355 trainers for women provide superior protection and comfort, a precision fit in widths as well as lengths, and total performance. Both shoes are designed on a special woman's athletic combination last with box toe and two-sizes-narrower heel.

The new vinyl Achilles tendon pads and heel strips prevent slippage; the one-piece, foam-backed uppers provide glove-like comfort; the arch-support saddles cinch your feet snugly and firmly; and the tough, well-cushioned sole/wedge/midsole materials give durable protection. Both shoes display stylish new colors too — Cal Blue with White for the W320, and Cal Blue with Yellow for the W355 — and both come in women's sizes 4-10 and widths AA-D. (Sizes 11-12 avail-able at addition-al cost.)

new balance

Puma Great Cat Family 1979 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old school 1979 vintage sneaker ad for Puma featuring their Easy Rider, Whirlwind, Sky Rider, Rocket trainer, Joy Rider and Rockette model runners.

Ad info is below:

THE GREAT CAT FAMILY

PUMA's Easy Rider has spawned a generation of great cats for training and racing. All of the Easy Rider features — sturdy heel counter, improved foot support system, shock absorbing cones and thick, tough wedge — are found in its bold new family.

Easy Rider and its offspring are built to cushion the foot, minimizing stress on the ankle, heel and surrounding tendons. all cones on the soles of some models cushion the shock of impact while shorter cones cut down wear by checking compression of the taller ones. Reinforced uppers provide comfort and foot-gripping support.

The Great Cat Family is designed for mile after mile of injury-free, pleasurable running using the same superior technology that outfitted nine of eleven starters on Argentina's World Cup soccer champions. PUMA — The Great Cat Family. Grrrr.

PUMA
A pride of PUMAS: Top. Rocket trainer. Middle row, from left, Joy Rider women's trainer; Rockette women's trainer:

Osaga Caliente and Feather 1979 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a 1979 ad for the Osaga Caliente and Feather model running shoes. According to the ad both of these shoes were rated #1 in forefoot impact by Runner's World magazine.

Ad info is below:

running strong

"It is a shoe that incorporates proven or theoretically reliable features to aid the runner in preventing injuries during periods of heavy mileage or heavy racing." Description of 4-star shoe Runner's World Oct. 1978

Both these shoes were rated #1 in forefoot impact by Runner's World magazine. Each shoe has a grooved midsole for optimum shock absorption and studded bottoms for good traction. The Feather, designed exclusively for women, is constructed on a woman's last for correct fit. The Feather and Caliente help you run farther longer.

Call or Write:
OSAGA INCORPORATED
2468 West 11th Avenue
Eugene, Or. 97402 (503)484-1344

Autry Concorde vintage sneaker ad from 1979

Here’s a 1979 vintage sneaker advertisement by Autry for their ‘Concorde’ model runners. If you want to learn more about Autry we have posted a bunch of vintage ads of theirs here, here, here and here.

Ad info is below:

INTRODUCING
A PERFECT FIT
IN AN ULTRA-LIGHT PERFORMANCE TRAINING FLAT
FROM “A” “EE”

THE ADJUSTABLE LACE-TO-TOE BLUCHER ON THE "CONCORDE" PROVIDES A CUSTOM FIT FOR ANY FOOT. FROM YOUR INSTEP THRU THE BALL OF YOUR FOOT, YOU'LL HAVE THE EXACT SNUGNESS YOU PREFER. "CONCORDE"

THE LIGHTEST, HIGH PERFORMANCE, CUSTOM FITTING TRAINING FLAT'
AUTRY THE ACTION PEOPLE
AUTRY INDUSTRIES, DALLAS, TX.

Vintage Converse 1979 ad for the World Class Trainer II, World Class Marathoner II and Invitational

We had someone email the blog to ID some 1970’s Converse today and I was able to dig up a 1979 ad for them. They had the World Class Trainer II and this ad also features the World Class Marathoner II and World Class Invitational.

Ad info is below:

CONVERSE INVITES YOU TO COMMIT YOURSELF.

Buy a pair of Converse World Class Running Shoes and get this one-of-a-kind Progress Plan free.

The final step to serious running is serious self-appraisal. If you are ready for that step, or if you have already taken it but don't have a day-to-day system, we would like to present you with a unique opportunity.

We have put together The World Class Progress Plan. It features the most comprehensive personal logs ever compiled, complete before-and-after stretching instructions by Bob Anderson: author of the book Stretching, and an introduction explaining the value of self-appraisal by Rory Donaldson, editor of Guidelines For Successful Jogging.

To get The World Class Progress Plan first buy either the Trainer II, the Marathoner II or the Invitational. The Trainer II and the Marathoner II are the only shoes that offer the unique combination of lace-to-toe design and variable width sizing to insure proper shoe fit. The result: a more even distribution of stress and a more comfortable shoe.

The Invitational is in a class by itself. No other shoe gives you a combination of rolled outersole and flared heel. The result: maximum stability on uneven surfaces.

These shoes were rated in the 1979 Runner's World shoe survey. The Trainer II and Invitational were awarded the highest five-star ratings while the Marathoner II earned a full four-stars. So if you are ready to make the commitment to serious running, commit yourself to a pair of Converse World Class Running Shoes. To receive a free World Class Progress Plan, tear off the end panel with the size and stock number from any World Class shoe box and send it with your return address to: Converse World Class Progress Plan, P.O. Box 9566. St. Paul. Minn. 55195

*CONVERSE
THE SHOES OF THE STARS
An Eltra Company

WORLD CLASS MARATHONER II
WORLD CLASS INVITATIONAL
WORLD CLASS TRAINER II

Fastrak 1979 retro sneaker ad for the Flex-26

Here’s an old school 1979 vintage sneaker ad for Fastrak brand sneakers Flex-26 model. Fastrak was based in Elk Grove Village, IL and these runners are a new take on the ever popular 4 stripes theme. This ad also introduces a sports podiatrist. which was another popular theme back in the day.

Ad info is below:

Reach for the horizon.

This isn't an ad for a shoe. It's for a feeling. Introducing Flex-26. The incredible new shoe from Fastrak. The shoe that feels so much a part of you it seems only natural to run longer. Run farther than ever before. The reasons? Extra-flexibility under forefoot. Support for your Achilles while you cover progressively greater distances. And an exclusive Fastrak design tested and approved by Dr. Lowell Scott Weil, the widely known sports podiatrist and podiatric surgeon, and supervisor of our Sports Advisory Staff. Flex-26. It's one hell of a shoe. For one heavenly feeling. See the Flex-26 and other Fastrak styles at your nearby Fastrak dealer.

FLEX-26
WHEN YOU'RE READY TO GO THE DISTANCE.

FASTRAK
ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR
National Headquarters: 2400 Greenleaf Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 312/593-6050.

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!

Vintage shoe pocket Nike waffle ad from 1979

We usually post ads for old sneaker brands but every once in awhile I'm going to start posting some of the other old school 'technology' ads associated with these old running kicks. Our Instagram buddy @khallivegas posted some 'Roos yesterday and we were trying to figure out the actual purpose of the pocket or if it was just a gimmick. I think KangaRoos might've been trying to put the Shoe Pocket out of business. This ad is from 1979 and was like the original "fanny pack" for your Nike waffles.

Ad info is below:

SHOE POCKET
BY STRAIGHT AWAY SPORTS

WHERE DO YOU PUT YOUR KEY, EMERGENCY I.D. AND PHONE MONEY WHEN YOU RUN?

SHOE POCKET is a simple, always-there solution. It fastens through the laces onto your running shoe.

FEATHERWEIGHT DESIGN delivers a no-flop, no-rattle, no-notice performance.

SPECIAL FILM/FOAM CONSTRUCTION is soft, durable, & waterproof.

REFLECTIVE DOT & plastic I.D. included.

MAIL COUPON TODAY

Color: blue

Excellent volume discounts. SHOE POCKET can be logo imprinted.

$2.50 (plus 50¢ shipping)

Trax by Kmart 1979 vintage sneaker ad

Here's another old school 1979 vintage sneaker ad for Kmart Trax kicks. Seems like they were trying out every side profile logo swoosh that they had in this ad. If you want to check out more info on Trax we posted a few other vintage ads here, here and here and some Trax Nike Bruin knockoffs here.

​Ad info is below:

Trax

...We're building a great name. 

Very Basic ...Very Competitive Footwear. 

Nobody ever won anything because of the labels on his shoes. Winning takes basics .. . basics like practice, sweat, effort, desire . . . in short, the fundamentals. That's why Trax are your best bet when it comes to athletic shoes. They're engineered with built-up toes and heels, padded collars, cushioned in-soles . . . all in all, they offer the support, comfort and durability you get with the expensive shoes . . . but Trax give you these basic features for $10.97- $16.97. Check out the variety of Trax for the entire family at over 1,450 K mart stores across the U.S.A. Not all styles and colors available at all stores. Whatever your age . . . whatever your game ... Trax are priced to beat the competition. 

$10.97 to $16.97 

👟 👟 👟 👟 👟 👟

SOLD EXCLUSIVELY AT... 

Kmart
The Saving Place

Wilson by Bata retro vintage sneakers from 1979

This post is technically not a sneaker ad but is a scan of the 1979 Wilson by Bata sneaker catalog. These sneakers are called the 'Mesa' running shoes. These have a cool style with the unique front toe cap on them. For more information on the old Wilson by Bata shoes you can see their Force Five vintage sneakers here, and an old ad for the Force Five here.

Autry 1979 vintage sneaker ad featuring Santa Claus

In the spirit of the season here's a 1979 vintage sneaker ad featuring Santa Claus with some Autry's on foot. 🎅👟

Autry Jetstreamers 1979 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a 1979 Autry Jetstreamers vintage sneaker ad featuring the Concorde, Cloud, Mach II and Jet running shoes. 👟🔥 A little brand history on Autry is that they began as Autry Rubber Company in Dallas, Texas then later became Autry Industries according to this obituary for Jim Calvin Autry, who was President of the company. If you want to see more of Autry’s old kicks we posted another ad for ‘The Wildcat’ here.

Ad info is below:

<<< JETSTREAMERS
A SHOE TO FIT THE NEEDS OF EVERY RUNNER!

"CONCORDE"

👟

"CLOUD"

👟

"MACH II"

👟

"JET"

👟

► Padded collars with achilles tendon pads.

► Thick padded tongues with lacing loops.

► High toe boxes to prevent blisters, callouses and black toenail.

► New arch cushions with polyurethane insoles for lightness and greater durability.

► Soft E.V.A. midsoles for greater shock absorption.

► 60/40 flex point on toe off for effortless running.

► Scientifically designed outsoles of new long-wearing compounds.

► Rigid nylon counters for positive heel control. 

Toe tab styling with a REMOVABLE ARCH COOKIE that can be modified for low arches or removed completely to accommodate your orthotics. DURABLE CARBON BLACK SOLE designed for all-purpose use. LIGHT, SLEEK and built for speed. 

Look for this AUTHORIZED DEALER decal at better sporting goods stores and running shoe departments nationwide 

BY AUTRY
THE ACTION PEOPLE 

AUTRY INDUSTRIES, INC. 11420 REEDER ROAD DALLAS, TEXAS 75229

Saucony Trainer 1980 vintage sneaker ad

Here's a Saucony 1979 ad for the 'Trainer 1980' featuring Edwin Roberts who is an Olympic medalist and was the track coach at Temple University.

Ad info is below:

Saucony's new Trainer 1980 exposes the secret to comfort

Look under the sock liner There's nothing there but soft foam. We've eliminated the insole board to make a shoe that guarantees carpet-cushioned running ease. Trainer 1980 is the only training shoe made this way . . . with increased cushioning, but lighter in weight than any other. And it's hand-crafted on a last designed primarily for elite-class runners.

Saucony's grip-fit counter, contoured nylon uppers, flared heel and mid-sole, and wider toe box position the foot firmly over a Nora-Tuff° sole that's more durable and diffuses shock more effectively. So if you're looking forward to miles and miles of no-stress training .. . get just the right combination of lightweight comfort and durable support. Try on Saucony's new Trainer 1980 at your running shop or sporting goods store. You'll feel the difference. On your feet and in your pocket.

Edwin Roberts Olympic Medalist and a track coach at Temple University

saucony SHOE MFG. CO., INC.

A Subsidiary of Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc.

12 Peach St. Kutztownm PA 19530 (215) 683-8711

Gola 'Boston' 1979 vintage sneaker ad

Today we’ve got an old ad for Gola's 'Boston' running shoes from 1979.

​Ad info is below:

"Boston," ... a fantastic men's running shoe. A completely new design from Gola—ideal for the everyday runner. All the features of more expensive models, but priced for today's budget-minded consumer. Lightweight nylon upper with suede protection in the crucial stress areas. Soft foamed sponge mid-sole with foamed sponge wedge designed to absorb maximum shock. Natural crepe sole with dual tread designed for stabilization, while at the same time allowing extra traction. Available in three popular colors. 

Gola
a SPORTCRAFT exclusive 

GENERAL SPORTCRAFT CO., LTD. BERGENFIELD N.J. 07621