Vintage New Balance Trail, Supercomp, 320 and CrossCountry 1970s running shoes

Here’s a 1977 vintage ad for New Balance featuring some awesome old school sneakers including the Trail, Supercomp, 320 and CrossCountry.

Ad info is below:

We make shoes for runners. You may have heard about our New Balance 320 — the top-ranked training shoe in last year's Runner's World rating. But we manufacture a half-dozen other models as well, all just as carefully crafted, including two brand-new shoes specially designed for cross-country work yet tough enough for top performance on hard surfaces. And the new line features several refinements on last year's models: Fuller. boxier toes. Higher, tricot-lined heel counters. Flared soles for increased stability. New Poron 4000 insoles for greater comfort and breathability. Plus New Balance's unique combination of width sizing and total comfort. We give you a run for your money.

FOUR TO GO.

320: Runner's World rated last year's 320 the best training shoe available, but we haven't been standing around on our laurels. This year's model adds Poron' 4000 insoles, a more spacious toe, a padded. fuller heel counter, and new comfort modifications to the upper. We've also introduced a slight serration to the midsole from ball of toot to shank, for softer, suppler flex as well as unparalleled shock attenuation. Our 320 is still the ultimate training shoe. Men and women. 3'/2AA to 15EEEE. in Royal Blue with White trim.

Trail: Designed for trail training but tough enough for road work too, our new Trail has a rounded-stud sole of Alphacrepe that sheds dirt and mud easily without sacrificing traction on wet or sandy surfaces. The Sottcrepe midsole/ wedge combination provides excellent anti-shock cushioning. Backed with 1:6" tricot foam for maximum comfort and breathability, the circular-knit polyester-mesh upper actually wicks off excess heat and moisture. Men and women. 31/2AA to 15EEEE. in Electric Blue with Red midsole.

SuperComp: Bright-colored and better, only the name is the same as last year's SuperComp. The breathable polyester-mesh upper maximizes ventilation and allows your foot to "work" freely. The Poron • 4000 insole reduces other friction and heat build-up, while the new wedge; midsole combination of Levitate reduces weight while increasing shock absorbency. The brush-con-figuration sole is ultra-durable Lydec*. for excellent traction on roads and synthetic tracks. Men and women, 31 AA to 15EEEE, in Sunburst Yellow. Burnt Orange, and Flare Red.

CrossCountry: Our new off-road competition shoe that's tough enough and cushioned enough for hard surfaces too. The light, flexible. studded Alphacrepe sole maximizes traction while minimizing dirt pick-up. The soft, comfortable upper incorporates our new, higher toe design for increased lateral support and ampler toe space. Men and women. 31/:AA to 15EEEE, in Burnt Orange with White trim.

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New Balance Rated Number 1 220, 305, Trackster III and Supercomp 1977 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old school ad from 1977 for New Balance featuring their 220, 305, Trackster III and Supercomp model running shoes.

Ad info is below:

RATED NUMBER 1

Runner's World Magazine recently rated the New Balance 320 first among all training shoes on the market. In fact, New Balance placed three models in the top seven. That's because our running shoes keep you fit. Our unique width sizes fit virtually every foot and provide maximum lateral support. Our instep saddle adds longitudinal support and eliminates the need for constrictive lacing to the toe. Our flared heel adds solid stability, and our beveled midsole provides a more natural rolling motion, midsole to toe. And our soft, lined uppers and fully protective soles give all the comfort you need to enhance performance.

Even before Runner's World confirmed it, running experts were already calling our 320 "the best training shoe ever made.” Designed by runners for runners, the 320 has a wedge/midsole combination of thick Softee cushioning, a flared heel and molded plastic counter for maximum cushioning and great lateral stability, our super-protective Achilles tendon pad, and a leather-reinforced nylon upper to encase your foot in a nearly frictionless environment. It's the ultimate training shoe. Men and women, 3' AA to 1SEEE, in Royal blue with white trim or gold with blue trim.

220 Rated seventh by Runner's World. our 220 features a unique wedge incorporating two 18-Iron layers of Softee cushioning. The rounded heel provides maximum cushioning on heel strike, and the full midsole protects both the ball of the foot and the metatarsal head area. Maximum traction on all surfaces comes from our lightweight, extremely durable "octopus" sole. Men and women. 31/2AA to I5EEE. in Royal blue with while trim.

305 Rated third by Runners World is our tough but lightweight 305. It’s just as solidly put together and durable as the 320. but we've reduced the protective cushioning a bit to make the 305 light enough for racing too…. perfect fit and comfort features as the 320. same flared heel and Achilles tendon pad. Same heel-elevating Softee wedge and "sprint" sole for maximum traction. Our ideal combination shoe. the 305 works for training and competition both. Men and women. 31/2AA to 15 EEE. in Royal blue with yellow trim. (New sole and cosmetics available late spring.)

Trackster III The most protective of all training shoes, our Trackster has been a favorite more than a decade. Its molded Ripple sole absorbs up to … percent of road shock, while the unique foxing construction provides better lateral stability. Our Achilles tendon pad prevents strain and chafing it … another way, our foot-conforming soft suede upper Men and Women AAA to EEE, in Royal blue with white trim.

SuperComp Our hot new bright-colored SuperComp looks and performs better than ever. The soft, ultra-comfortable upper and exceptional light weight (under 7 ounces) combine with our unique width sizing to give you a glovelike perfect fit. Maximum performance is assured with out traction-enhancing -*brush" sore and solidly protective wedge/midsote combination and full cushioning under the ball of the foot. Our SuperComp is a feast for the eyes and a treat for your feet. Men and women. 31/4AA to 15EEE, in sunburst yellow, burnt orange and flare red (Available late spring )

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