We usually post ads for old sneaker brands but every once in awhile I'm going to start posting some of the other old school 'technology' ads associated with these old running kicks. Our Instagram buddy @khallivegas posted some 'Roos yesterday and we were trying to figure out the actual purpose of the pocket or if it was just a gimmick. I think KangaRoos might've been trying to put the Shoe Pocket out of business. This ad is from 1979 and was like the original "fanny pack" for your Nike waffles.
Ad info is below:
SHOE POCKET
BY STRAIGHT AWAY SPORTS
WHERE DO YOU PUT YOUR KEY, EMERGENCY I.D. AND PHONE MONEY WHEN YOU RUN?
SHOE POCKET is a simple, always-there solution. It fastens through the laces onto your running shoe.
FEATHERWEIGHT DESIGN delivers a no-flop, no-rattle, no-notice performance.
SPECIAL FILM/FOAM CONSTRUCTION is soft, durable, & waterproof.
REFLECTIVE DOT & plastic I.D. included.
MAIL COUPON TODAY
Color: blue
Excellent volume discounts. SHOE POCKET can be logo imprinted.
$2.50 (plus 50¢ shipping)