Vintage AAU shoes "Shuperstar" 4 stripe vintage sneaker ad from 1977

Here’s an old vintage comic book super hero ad from AAU shoes. This 1977 super hero vs villain advertisement is for their "Shuperstar" 4 stripe vintage sneaker model.

If you want to check out more on AAU sneakers we’ve posted more vintage ads here and a pair of upside down swoosh AAU sneakers here.

Vintage 1977 AAU 4 stripe sneaker ad @ The Deffest

AAU BIG "D" vintage sneaker advertisement from 1978

Here’s a vintage sneaker ad from 1978 for the AAU BIG “D” suede basketball shoes. These sneakers came equipped with a "quarter sweep for toughness" 👊 and a "molded waffle sole for fancy footwork." This ad made me wonder where have I seen this logo before? 🤔

Ad info is below:

AAU SHOES
BASKETBALL SHOES
FOOTWORK THAT WORKS

AAU Basketball Shoes play as hard as you do. They give you the look and feel of a champion.

AAU BIG "D" SUEDE

These are the basketball shoes that court good sports with comfort and style. Royal blue suede leather uppers with split suede leather quarter sweep for toughness. Fully padded tongue and collar and cushioned arch to insure comfort. Ribbed toe bumper and molded waffle sole for fancy footwork. Men's and boys' sizes in royal blue suede.

AVAILABLE AT FINE DEPARTMENT STORES AND SHOE STORES EVERYWHERE

Distributed by INTERMARK SHOE COMPANY
A Division of International Seaway Trading Corporation
1382 West 9th Street • Cleveland, Ohio 44113

AAU BIG "D" 1970s vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

AAU 1980 upside down swoosh vintage sneaker ad

Today we've got a 1980 vintage sneaker ad for AAU featuring their upside down swoosh and stripe logo. If you want to see an actual pair of these we posted a different pair of AAU sneakers that resemble the vintage Nike LD-1000 here.

AAU 1980 upside down Nike swoosh vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest

Ad info is below:

AAU SHOES

The Runaway Bestseller!

AAU Shoes speak volumes for themselves. They were designed to give you the ultimate in fit, comfort, style and durability. Feature for feature, you won't find a better value for the price. Long after the race is won and the miles are behind you, AAU Shoes will still be in good shape to go again.

AAU
USA
The Footwear of Champions

A shoe whose time has come.

AAU shoes 1977 "You're one step ahead" ad

Here’s an old school AAU shoes ad from 1977…

Ad info is below:

AAU SHOES
YOU'RE ONE STEP AHEAD

You're ahead of the game from the start when you're wearing AAU Shoes. AAU Shoes are the new footwear of champions ... worn by people who want great, good looks combined with real foot comfort. Whether you're in serious competition or just out for fun, wear AAU Shoes for style, fit and performance. See the complete line of hard-playing, easy living AAU Shoes for men, women and children.

Available At Fine Department, Shoe and Specialty Stores Everywhere.

AAU shoes 1977 vintage sneaker ad @ The Deffest