Saucony vintage 1979 sneaker ad for the Hornet and Trainer 1980 running shoes

Here’s a 1979 vintage sneaker ad for Saucony for the Hornet and Trainer 1980 running shoe models. This is from back in the day when sneakers were made in the USA. This original vintage Saucony print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

Share the road with a runner! Saucony
Its no accident runners wear Saucony shoes!

RW5-Star ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆

You can see why our "Share the road..:' bumper sticker is such a favorite with runners. Runners also know when Runners World Magazine gives shoes a "5 Star Rating" they have to be good. Saucony running shoes are. Another thing. You'll find Saucony priced well below other popular running shoes. That's because they're made by third and fourth generation American shoemakers. Craftsmen who know how to put a perfect running shoe together without charging run-away prices. Top quality at sensible prices. That's why it's no accident runners prefer Saucony running shoes. Try them. (For a FREE "Share the road..:' bumper sticker talk to your local sporting goods dealer or favorite running shop.)

HORNET New features include a seamless toe pattern and tighter fitting heel counter for better foot control. Still a tremendous value. Ranked #1 for rearfoot impact absorption. Available in widths. A,

TRAINER 1980 TRAINER 1980 The top of our line, designed for the serious runner. Unique slip-lasted construction means soft foam replaces the insole board. Extremely lightweight. Features grip-fit heel counter, seamless toe construction and stud-type sole. Ranked #1 for flexibility. In blue or tan.

Saucony
...performance you can't outrun.

A product of Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc.
432 Columbia Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

Saucony Hornet, Trainer 1980, Ms. Gripper and Dove II vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a 1979 vintage sneaker ad for Saucony featuring the Hornet, Trainer 1980, Ms. Gripper and Dove II vintage running shoe models. The Hornet and Trainer 1980 received Runner’s World 5-star honors.

Ad info is below:

Not one, but two Saucony running shoes rated 5-Stars by Runner's World

Hornet — This Runners World 5-Star Shoe is listed as “an excellent shoe. Very good construction, excellent buy. We recommend this shoe highly." It was ranked #1 for rearfoot impact absorption

Trainer 1980 — Given a #1 ranking for flexibility, this Runner's World 5-Star Shoe was called "A brand new excellent shoe… We recommend this shoe." It’s made with soft foam replacing the insole board.

Ms. Gripper — Rated 4-Stars by Runner's World. “Excellent rearfoot cushioning." Saucony's second generation in a long line of fine women's running shoes.

Dove II — "Excellent rearfoot impact protection... " says Runner's World. "Best buy for the money. We recommend it." Rated an RW 4-Star Shoe.

Were pleased. But were not surprised: We've been making quality shoes in Kutztown since 1898. We know what it takes to make a shoe that provides maximum comfort and support. So we're not surprised that these two were given top ranking. Or that our two women's models are Runner's World 4-Star Shoes.

The only thing surprising about Saucony is our price. Each of our top-rated shoes is the lowest priced shoe of its type. But we're not about to sit back and rest on our stars. We're committed to old-fashioned pride of craftsman-ship. And we're dedicated to finding design improvements to make our top-rated shoes even better. So don't be surprised to find Saucony out in front. In the ratings ... and the running.

SAUCONY SHOE MFG. CO.,INC.
A Subsidiary of Hyde Athletic 'Industries, Inc.
12 Peach St . Kutztown, PA 19530 (215) 683-8711

Saucony Hornet 1978 vintage sneaker ad by athletic attic

Here’s a cool old 1978 vintage sneaker ad for the Saucony Hornet model running shoes. This original vintage Saucony Hornet sneaker print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

Ms. Hornet

Hornet

The ‘Attic is full of Hornets.

Athletic Attic stores are loaded with Hornets these days. These top ranked shoes from Saucony were rated #1 for rearfoot impact absorption by Runner's World Magazine — and given a 5-Star rating. We recommend them highly, and a closer look at a Hornet will tell you why:
The added tongue and quarter, thick midsole wedge and herringbone outsole design combine to create a highly comfortable durable training flat.
The Ms. Hornet provides the same kind of outstanding performance for the female runner, and both men's and women's models are available in a wide variety of sizes. But our favorite Hornet feature is the very affordable price. It really takes the sting out of buying a top-rated running shoe! Visit your nearest Athletic Attic today. Things are buzzing!

saucony

Athletic Attic

Saucony Hornet and Ms Hornet 1979 vintage sneaker ad

We saw that Saucony recently put out a new Hornet model retro runner. Here’s a 1979 advertisement for the original Hornet and Ms. Hornet runners.

Ad info is below:

To run right...run light
Try the Saucony Hornet or Ms. Hornet at The Athlete's Foot stores.

RW5 - Star *****
1979
Runner’s World Magazine

The Hornet has exceptional lightweight nylon uppers, thick midsole-wedge with a herringbone outsole design, and comes in widths. Rated No. 1 for rear foot impact absorption. The Ms. Hornet has a unique hinged-insole strip for flexibility, and features a seamless toe construction. At participating THE ATHLETE'S FOOT stores. No one knows the athlete's foot like The Athlete’s Foot.


Saucony 80s vintage sneaker advertisement

Cool old school sneaker advertisement from 1980 featuring the Saucony Hornet, Trainer 1980, Ms. Gripper and Dove II. This original vintage Saucony sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

SAUCONY SHOEMAKERS

combine old-fashioned craftsmanship with modern technology to produce some of the finest running shoes in the world. 

We've been making quality shoes along the Saucony Creek in Kutztown since 1898. These four craftsmen alone represent a combined total of 135 years of shoemaking experience. Saucony makes a full line of running shoes for men and women ... quality training and racing flats retailing from $20 to $30. All made in the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition for craftsmanship available to your favorite running shop or sporting goods dealer from five warehouses across the country. That's Saucony (SOCK-a-knee) running shoes. Ask for them by name. 

Hornet: Ranked #1 for rearfoot impact absorption and called "an excellent shoe. Very good construction, excellent buy. We recommend this shoe highly." Available in widths. 

Trainer 1980: Made with soft foam replacing the insole board, it was given a #1 ranking for flexibility, and listed as "A brand new excellent shoe ... We recommend this shoe." 

Ms. Gripper: Cited for "Excellent rearfoot cushioning," this shoe has a pre-molded fiber counter for maxi-mum heel stability. Features open-nylon mesh uppers and waffle-type studsole. 

Dove II: RW noted, "Excellent rear-foot impact protection ... Best buy for the money. We recommend it." This shoe features full nylon uppers. Its sole has non-slip suction cup design tread.

saucony SHOE MFG. CO., INC.
A Subsidiary of Hyde Athletic Industries, Inc.
12 Peach St., Kutztown, PA 19530 (215) 683-8711