Reebok Aztec 1980 vintage running shoes ad

Today we’ve got a 1980 vintage sneaker ad for the Reebok Aztec five-star rated running shoes.

Ad info is below:

We just took 5 2/3 pounds* off the worlds best running shoe.

From $60 to $46.95
*5 2/3 pounds British Sterling currency exchange as of 5/1/80 equals $13.05 American.

The Reebok Rebate sale is for a limited time only.

Now you can buy a pair of Reebok Aztec or Aztec Princess running shoes for only $46.95. These superb British running shoes are hand-crafted in the proud Reebok family tradition of excellence. And were proud to say they have earned a five star rating from Runner's World.

Now, because of better manufacturing efficiencies, we have lowered our price by more than ten dollars. And we are still giving you the same quality, design and craftsmanship that our shoes are famous for. Add in the Reebok $3.00 Rebate and you save a total of $13.05 on a pair of Aztec or Aztec Princess running shoes. The rebate expires September 30th, 1980, so don't delay. See your participating Reebok dealer. If there is no dealership near you, send $46.95 (plus $2.00 postage and handling) along with your running shoe size and return address direct to Reebok U.S.A., Limited, Inc., 10 Keith Way, Hingham, MA 02043.

Reebok BRITISH RUNNING SHOES

Reebok U.S.A.. Limited Inc 10 Keith Way. Hingham. MA 02043 (617) 749-8540

Runner's World Top-Rated Running Shoes for 1980

This is the Runner’s World magazine buyer’s guide featuring their top rated runners in 1980. It’s interesting that only two Nike shoes are featured and that Jox Roadhandlers made the cut but Asics / Onitsuka Tiger, Converse and Etonic didn’t.

Page info is below:

5-STAR SHOES AT A GLANCE
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Runner's World Top-Rated Running Shoes for 1980

ADIDAS LADY MARATHON 80 WOMEN'S RACING FLAT

ADIDAS LADY MARATHON TRAINER WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

ADIDAS LADY TRX TRAINER WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

ADIDAS MARATHON 80 MEN'S RACING FLAT

ADIDAS MARATHON TRAINER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

ADIDAS TRX TRAINER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

AUTRY CONCORDE MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS HUGGER GT MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS LADY SUPER VILLANOVA WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS LADY VANTAGE WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS RT-1 MEN'S RACING FLAT

BROOKS SUPER VILLANOVA MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS VANTAGE MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

BROOKS VANTAGE SUPREME MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

NIKE DAYBREAK MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

NIKE WOMEN'S LIBERATOR WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

NEW BALANCE 620 MEN'S TRAINING

OSAGA KT-26 FLAT MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

PUMA FAST RIDER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

PUMA LITE RIDER MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

PUMA TRACK RIDER MEN'S RACING FLAT

REEBOK AZTEC MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

REEBOK AZTEC PRINCESS WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

REEBOK 10K MEN'S RACING FLAT

SAUCONY MS SILVER STREAK WOMEN'S RACING

SAUCONY MS TRAINER 1980 FLAT WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

SAUCONY SILVER STREAK MEN'S RACING FLAT

SAUCONY TRAINER 1980 MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

SPECS INNSBRUCK MEN'S TRAINING FLAT

THOM McAN WOMEN'S ROADHANDLER WOMEN'S TRAINING FLAT

Reebok Aztec 1980 vintage running shoes ad

Here's a 1980 vintage sneaker ad for the Reebok Aztec. "Reebok... lightweight, fantastic, expensive" is a great tag line. 😂 This original 1980s vintage advertisement is available over at our RewindRunning.com web store.

Ad info is below:

The 26 pound* running shoe.

Toe box is high and wide enough to allow for natural toe spread. This avoids blisters. broken toenails. and toe cramping. 

Reebok engineered forefoot flex reduces resistance. ensuring smooth continuing momentum.

Designed for runners. Our anatomically structured last conforms perfectly to follow the natural curve of the runner's foot in motion. 

Reebok's Patented Unit-II Sole. 

Non-skid outer sole combines durability, flexibility and traction, permitting use on a variety of surfaces.

Another Reebok first, the memory cushioned wedge absorbs shock and eliminates bottoming out. 

The Aztec. Now available in the United States, these superb running shoes by the Reebok family are the culmination of 75 years of racing shoe specialization. These hand-crafted English running shoes are made in a proud tradition of excellence. Throughout its illustrious history, Reebok shoes have consistently won medals and held records in many of the world's major running events. And we at Reebok are dedicated to continually improve the design, engineering and construction char-acteristics of specialist running shoes, working together with athletes, coaches and medical authorities. Reebok... lightweight, fantastic, expensive. 

Reebok
BRITISH RACING SHOES
Reebok International. U.S.A. Ltd.. 165 Wood Road. Braintree. MA 02401 • (617) 848-1330.

*26 pounds British Sterling currency exchange as of 7/12/79 equals $60 American.  Actual weight of the Aztec Princess women's size 7 is less than 7 1/2 ounces (210 grams). 

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