adidas Starting Line Sports vintage sneaker ad from 1978

Here’s an old school Starting Line Sports vintage sneaker ad from 1978 for the adidas Runner, Lady Runner, Arrow, TRX and TRX Competition vintage model sneakers. This original vintage ad is for sale over at our Rewind Running web store.

Ad info is below:

adidas Lady Runner - A

New! One of our best selling women's shoes. All new ripple sole for long wear with good traction and flexibil ity. Improved midsole cushioning. Powder blue nylon with white trim. Sizes: Women's 4-10. $40.95

adidas Runner - B

Made particularly to support the heavier runner with thick, long wearing outer sole, improved sole flex, and wide flared heel. Yellow nylon mesh with blue trim. Sizes: Men's 6-13. $37.95

adidas Arrow - C

Popular cross-country racing flat. Lightweight nylon upper has seamless toe for blister free running. Durable sole studded for maximum traction and cushioning. Royal blue with red trim. Sizes: Men's 7-12. $21.95

adidas TRX - D

New improved cushioned midsole. Waffled sole is flexible yet long wearing. Royal blue nylon with yel low trim. Sizes: Men's 7-12, Women's 4-10. $30.95

adidas TRX Competition - E

New! Excellent for both road racing and cross-country. Waffle-type sole gives good traction on grass or dirt. Extremely lightweight. White nylon with blue trim. Sizes: Men's 6-12, Women's 4- 11. $30.95

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Various 1980s running shoes vintage Nike, Brooks, adidas, Puma, New Balance and more

Here’s another magazine article cover featuring a bunch of old school 1980’s running shoes including the Nike Daybreak, Brooks Super Villanova, adidas Marathon 80, Converse Arizona and more.

Info is below:

Firm footing:

Take your pick

Back row, left to right: Sport International 1818 Boston (men's training), Adidas Marathon 80 7093 (women's racing), Converse Arizona Trainer 17854 (men's training), Tiger Montreal (men's training), New Balance 620 (men's training), Etonic Street Fighter 705 (women's racing). Front row, left to right: Brooks Super Villanova (men's training), Nike Daybreak 2309 (men's training), AMBI Trailblazer (men's training), Saucony Ms. Hornet 8851 (women's training), Puma Angel II 90930H (women's training), Pony Lady Express VSD (women's training), Spalding Top Flite XL/31601 (women's training).

Nike Elite, Adidas, New Balance SuperComp, Brooks Vantage, and Tiger 1978 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a 1978 vintage ad for Starting Line Sports featuring various 1970s running shoes including the Nike Elite, Adidas SL76 Runner, New Balance SuperComp, Brooks Vantage, Adidas TRX, Adistar 200-L and Tiger Spartan B. This original vintage Starting Line Sports print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

Ad info is below:

Step Up to the Starting Line in Our Shoes

A Nike Elite. A combination of lightness, sup-port and comfort make this shoe the most popular racing flat in America. Blue nylon with yellow trim. Sizes 6-12. $33.95

B Adidas Runner. Thick outer sole and flexible mid-sole make this training flat a partic-ularly good choice for the heavier runner. Yellow nylon mesh upper, blue stripes. Sizes 6-13. $37.95

C New Balance Super Comp. This racing flat has one of the best tread designs for com-bined traction and cushioning on wet and dry surfaces. Yellow/red/orange mesh with suede trim. Sizes 6-12, D width. $29.95 D Adidas TRX. An outstanding training flat with excellent cushioning in its molded poly-urethane mid-sole. Blue nylon uppers with yellow trim. Sizes 7-12. $29.95

E Brooks Vantage. The number 1 training flat features the varus wedge and self-molding in-sole for support and stability. Blue mesh ny-lon upper with white trim. Sizes 4-12 & 13, D width; Sizes 8-11, B & EE width. $28.95

F Adidas Adistar 2000-L. Quality construc-tion and lightness earned this distance spike the number 1 rating. Blue suede uppers with yellow stripes. Sizes 6-12. $56.95

G Tiger Spartan B. A long-standing favorite among racers with its flexible spike plate and light, comfortable nylon uppers. Gold with navy stripes. Sizes 7-13. $43.95

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adidas 1979 TRX Competition vintage sneaker ad

Here’s a vintage ad for the adidas TRX Competition model running shoes from 1979.

Ad info is below:

The TRX Competition is incredibly light, a mere 8 ounces*.

Introducing the TRX Competition.
Only Adidas could make it.

The TRX Competition is the incredible new creation of Adidas. It has no less than 6 features that can improve the way you run whether you're an occasional jogger, serious runner or world class competitor. Adidas made the new TRX Competition for the millions of runners all over the world who wouldn't compete without Adidas on their feet. Step into the new Adidas TRX Competition, available in men's and women's lasts, at your authorized Adidas dealer.

The proven Adidas heel counter maximum stability. for the entire foot. Its meticulously engineered construction helps minimize painful pressure.

The TRX Competition's mid-sole and heel wedge have two different densities of cushioning materials designed to absorb the maximum amount of shock even from the toughest roads.

The sole of the TRX Competition is 72 gripping road studs that deliver the surest traction possible. Their design and placement allow you to be sure-footed even on curved or banked finning surfaces which subject the loot to lateral forces.

The exclusive Adidas last provides an extra wide, roomy toe box, that ensures long distance running comfort.

The superlight, breathing nylon uppers arc strong and provide durability race after grueling race. The legendary three stripes guarantee the TRX Competition has met the Adidas standard of superior craftsmanship.

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The science of sport.

*In men’s, size 8 1/2.