Here’s an old 1975 ad for vintage running and track shoes by the Belgian brand Patrick. If you want to check out another ad by Patrick we posted one here.
Ad info is below:
Achilles tendon padding protects you and helps ensure snug fit. Counter provides firm support.
Padded, shock-absorbing heel is strengthened for jumping.
Laminated nylon uppers.
Laces are of specially light strong nylon—like parachute cords.
Strong light nylon sole has 6 replaceable steel spikes.
Patrick Colombia: weighs under 5 ounces without its exchangeable spikes. Its constructed for lightness and strength. Athletes say, "When you lace it up, the shoe really wraps up your foot:'
The 4 3/4oz. racing shoe from Patrick and its training partners.
Flexible padding here guards your Achilles tendon.
Contoured construction, rubber insert, help boost your speed
Light-weight nylon uppers, let the breeze through, cool your feet.
Triple heel Non-slip sole grips for speed outdoors. helps provide marathon durability. indoors or on synthetic tracks. Reinforced suede supports your foot all-around.
Patrick Sao Paulo: is a triple-sole long-distance shoe. It weighs just 7 1/2 ounces. When you try a pair on, you see how well they fit. When you jog with them, you notice what good traction they give.
Patrick Athena: Same construction but with double-sole. Weighs just 6 1/2 ounces. Run on any surface, any distance, and you find out how sturdy Patrick shoes are. Patrick shoes are made in France, and have been known in Europe for over 25 years. For their workmanship. styling, reliability. Try a pair soon.
Run with the best—PATRICK
Action & Leisure. Inc.. 45 East 30 Street. N.Y., N.Y. 10016 (212) 686-8052
