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


Vintage Nike Roadrunner sneakers ad from 1977

Here’s a great old vintage advertisement for the Nike Roadrunner model sneakers from 1977. This original vintage Nike Roadrunner print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

BUILT TO GIVE YOU BETTER MILEAGE.
We designed this shoe to come out ahead in the long run. We call it the Roadrunner because that's exactly what it's for. Long distance road running. We've given it a multi-studded sole design that's built for super traction and long wearing durability. The soles are topped off with uppers of nylon and suede that make this shoe as light as road dust. We also give you reinforced toes and heels. Cushioned mid soles. And an extended heel counter for solid support. You'll find Roadrunners at your nearest Nike dealer. Waiting to give you a long distance run for your money.

Nike
8285 S.W. Nimbus Ave., Suite 115, Beaverton, Oregon 97005. Also available in Canada through Pacific Athletic Supplies Ltd.. 2433 Beta Avenue. Burnaby. B.C. Canada V5C 5NI (604) 294.5307