Pre-Nike Blue Ribbon Sports asics Tiger 1967 three stripe vintage sneakers

Here’s an old school ad from 1967 for the TG-4 nylon Marathon shoe by Tiger. This ad is from way back when Nike co-founder was Tiger’s main distributor in the United States and probably the only time that he ever sold a sneaker donning a 3 striped logo.

This original print in a 1967 Track and Field News magazine is available over at RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

Thousands of feet of distance runners are stamping out a …

TRACK SHOE REVOLUTION

Proving with the fastest marathon clocking ever, and two NCAA College Division Cross Country Championships in the last two years; that:

THE BEST SHOES ARE NOT EXPENSIVE THE BEST SHOES ARE SCIENTIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES THE BEST SHOES ARE

Tiger

THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE TIGER REVOLUTIONISTS:

TG-4 NYLON MARATHON SHOE

New nylon upper makes this shoe 30 grams lighter, much more comfortable, and considerably improved in all ways over the old model which drew these quotes:

"The niftiest racing shoe to ever come along."

"Absolutely the best racing shoe I've ever worn."

"The finest road-racing shoe in the world."

For complete catalog write to:

BLUE RIBBON SPORTS

(Exclusive U. S. Tiger Distributors) 3107 PICO BLVD., SUITE A SANTA MONICA, CALIF. 90405 (213) 393-1025

Hoop Stars: Asics Tiger 1981 Basketball Shoes Vintage High Top Sneakers print ad

Here’s another old school vintage ad for Asics Tiger from 1981 for their Discovery and Meridian basketball high tops and a couple of other models.

Ad info is below:

Comfort is the name of the game.

No matter what sport you're into, get into Tiger for the utmost in comfort and quality.

BASKETBALL

DISCOVERY: The top gun in ankle support and stability.

MERIDIAN: Fast break comfort.

FITNESS

AMADEUS HI: Added support, added stability, added comfort.

AMADEUS LOW: Work out in classic comfort.

TENNIS

PIVOT II: Affordable comfort, set after set.

ASICS TIGER Born to perform.

For technical information about Tiger's complete line of shoes, write to ASICS Tiger Corp., 3030 South ASICS TIGER, Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704.

Asics Onitsuka Tiger 1978 vintage sneaker ad featuring the Montreal II, Corsair, Jayhawk and Enduro

Here’s a 1978 retro running shoe ad for the Asics Tiger model sneakers. This ad was put out by The Athlete’s Foot and features the Montreal II, Corsair, Jayhawk and Enduro models.

Ad info is below:

SOFT LANDINGS EVERY STEP AND STRIDE OF THE WAY

Montreal II T-35 nylon uppers
Corsair T-24 leather uppers
Jayhawk G-5 nylon
Enduro T-36 nylon mesh

TIGER SHOES AT THE ATHLETE’S FOOT STORES
Flexible. Lightweight. Well-cushioned to absorb impact with your every step and stride. Let the experienced specialists at THE ATHLETE'S FOOT put you into the right Tiger shoes for YOUR kind of running. Grass or path. Track or tough terrain. One mile. Three miles. Twenty-six miles. No one knows the athlete's foot like THE ATHLETE'S FOOT stores. Great color selection for men and women. Great price selection.
Available only at participating stores.

No one knows the athlete's foot like

The Athlete's Foot

Asics Tiger Pan Am and X-BR 1980 vintage sneaker ad

Today we’ve got a vintage 1980 sneaker ad for the Asics “Pan Am” and “X-BR” model sneakers. This original vintage print advertisement is available over at our RewindRunning.com web shop.

Ad info is below:

HUMAN ENGINEERING - TIGERSTYLES!

X-BR GNO1 (NEW)
PAN AM TM43 (NEW)

X-BR, worn by the winner at the last two Boston and New York marathons. The ultimate marathon shoe from its carbonized suction soles to ventilated lightweight uppers. Pan Am, designed for the Pan Am games. The best in training shoes, combining comfortable durability with stylistic freshness. Tiger is quality. Tiger is innovation. That's human engineering —Tigerstyle.

asics TIGER
SPORT SHOES
ASICS Sports of America Inc.
2052 ALTON AVENUE,
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92714, U.S.A.

Asics Tiger 1980 vintage track jacket ad

Here's an old school Asics Tiger track suit ad from 1980...TIGERSTYLE. This original vintage Asics Tiger print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

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FORM AND FUNCTION - TIGERSTYLE

The ultimate warm-up. Looks right, fits right. Made with care, because we care. 

We know that it's not enough to sew up a garment that looks great on the rack—but falls apart at the first stretch. Look at the inside of the Tiger warm-up. No messy loose threads. Straight stitching. Pockets that don't flop around. Little details make big garments. And fabrics that hold up—wash after wash. Check the style above. Our model A-20, typically Tiger: athletic function with stylish form. The unique four-stripe cape shoulder with coordinated stripe in pants in six color combinations. Ask for it at your favorite specialty shop, sports or department store. 

Form and function. They should go together. Let your form function — Tigerstyle. 

ASICS TIGER SPORT WEAR
ASICS Sports of America, Inc.
2052 ALTON AVENUE,
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92714, U.S.A.

*JELENK has been replaced by ASICS TIGER.

Onitsuka Tiger 1977 Enduro vintage sneaker ad

Onitsuka Tiger 1977 Enduro 🔥 vintage sneaker ad featuring the "aggressive 'Tuf Trak' sole." In recent years Onitsuka has brought this sneaker back as the EDR 78.

Ad info is below:

The All Terrain Training Shoe... 

Across the fields...down the road. Wherever you run, the Tiger Enduro is the all terrain shoe built to take it! The aggressive "Tuf Trak" sole design utilizes 16 round and 97 cross shaped, irregularly arranged cletes for superior gripping action in sand, mud or pavement. The durable, "Tuf Trak" sole turns up at the toe, and wraps around the back of the flared heel for maximum traction and performance. The high density rubber mid-sole virtually eliminates leg shock and achilles tendon strain. The cushioned inner sole and tall molded heel collar give support and comfort for long workouts. The lightweight ENDURO features breathable nylon mesh uppers with re-enforced suede leather heel and toe. If you run in the rough, get the shoe that's built to take it. Tiger is known for its durability. Ask your sports shoe dealer for the Tiger Enduro.

Tiger SPORT SHOES