New Balance W320 Vintage women's running shoes ad from 1978

This one is for the ladies. Today we’ve got an old school New Balance W320 vintage women's running shoes ad from 1978. This original vintage sneaker ad is available over at our RewindRunning.com web store.

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new width sizing for women

the W320

Yes, New Balance's top-rate road trainer, the 320, now comes in a special model for women runners. Called the W320, it's designed on a woman's athletic combination last with a heel two sizes narrower for a snugger fit throughout the heel and Achilles tendon area. Otherwise, it's the same great trainer - with full width sizing (women's 4AA-10D, soft one-piece upper, unique arch-support saddle, and durable protective sole/wedge/midsole combination. In Royal Blue and White with distinctive Red logo. New Balance's W320 - the first running shoe truly fit for women.

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New Balance 700 vintage sneaker ad from 1983

Today we’ve got an old school 1980s vintage sneaker ad by New Balance. This ad is for their 700 model runners which featured a "Cellogram" midsole and a "locular dynamic" design. This vintage magazine print advertisement is from 1983 and an original copy is available over at our Rewind Running web store.

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The difference between other training shoes and the 700 is staring you in the face.

The NewBalance 700 is a competitive training shoe.

Some of you will wonder what "competitive training" means exactly. If you have to ask; this ain't your shoe. On the other hand, if you're a serious, purposeful runner who trains specifically to run faster, the 700 is going to do something quite remarkable:

Make you a faster runner.

EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SHOE IS DESIGNED FOR SPEED.

There have been precursors of the 700. Not the least of which was the New Balance 620. Like that shoe, the 700 is extremely light. More to the point, it’s light years ahead in performance.

Consider its Cellogram midsole/wedge. An exclusive New Balance compound, Cellogram represents a breakthrough in energy efficiency. Running in a lot of training shoes is like running on wet turf. Running in the 700 is like running on a tuned track. The difference is the microcellular construction of the Cellogram Its extremely "tight" cell structure dramatically resists compression set and returns to the runner more of the energy he expends during training. The net result, according to every member of the New BalanceTrack Team who tested the 700, is improved training time.

IT EVEN MAKES TRAINING SAFER.

The core temperature of the bones in a runner's feet are dramatically affected by the nature of a shoe's upper material-a fact confirmed by research we did at the gait lab of one of Boston's leading hospitals.

With this in mind, we made the 700's upper of a special polyweave mesh. Permeable and breathable, it helps to significantly reduce heat buildup-a major contributor to stress fractures.

Other key components in the 700 include a double density counter and a firm mid-sole heel pad for exceptional stability. A cutaway arch and Flextendea Saddle for a unique sock-like feel. And flexible combination last construction for men and women in a variety of widths-because a serious shoe must fit.

Finally, the 700 features a high carbon rubber outersole in a "locular dynamic" design. Translation: exceptional durability, superb traction on any running surface.

The New Balance 700. A shoe designed to improve the one thing serious trainers care about most: Their time.

*Compared to other training shoes, the 700 returns more of a runner's energy to his stride.

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Vintage New Balance Trail, Supercomp, 320 and CrossCountry 1970s running shoes

Here’s a 1977 vintage ad for New Balance featuring some awesome old school sneakers including the Trail, Supercomp, 320 and CrossCountry.

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We make shoes for runners. You may have heard about our New Balance 320 — the top-ranked training shoe in last year's Runner's World rating. But we manufacture a half-dozen other models as well, all just as carefully crafted, including two brand-new shoes specially designed for cross-country work yet tough enough for top performance on hard surfaces. And the new line features several refinements on last year's models: Fuller. boxier toes. Higher, tricot-lined heel counters. Flared soles for increased stability. New Poron 4000 insoles for greater comfort and breathability. Plus New Balance's unique combination of width sizing and total comfort. We give you a run for your money.

FOUR TO GO.

320: Runner's World rated last year's 320 the best training shoe available, but we haven't been standing around on our laurels. This year's model adds Poron' 4000 insoles, a more spacious toe, a padded. fuller heel counter, and new comfort modifications to the upper. We've also introduced a slight serration to the midsole from ball of toot to shank, for softer, suppler flex as well as unparalleled shock attenuation. Our 320 is still the ultimate training shoe. Men and women. 3'/2AA to 15EEEE. in Royal Blue with White trim.

Trail: Designed for trail training but tough enough for road work too, our new Trail has a rounded-stud sole of Alphacrepe that sheds dirt and mud easily without sacrificing traction on wet or sandy surfaces. The Sottcrepe midsole/ wedge combination provides excellent anti-shock cushioning. Backed with 1:6" tricot foam for maximum comfort and breathability, the circular-knit polyester-mesh upper actually wicks off excess heat and moisture. Men and women. 31/2AA to 15EEEE. in Electric Blue with Red midsole.

SuperComp: Bright-colored and better, only the name is the same as last year's SuperComp. The breathable polyester-mesh upper maximizes ventilation and allows your foot to "work" freely. The Poron • 4000 insole reduces other friction and heat build-up, while the new wedge; midsole combination of Levitate reduces weight while increasing shock absorbency. The brush-con-figuration sole is ultra-durable Lydec*. for excellent traction on roads and synthetic tracks. Men and women, 31 AA to 15EEEE, in Sunburst Yellow. Burnt Orange, and Flare Red.

CrossCountry: Our new off-road competition shoe that's tough enough and cushioned enough for hard surfaces too. The light, flexible. studded Alphacrepe sole maximizes traction while minimizing dirt pick-up. The soft, comfortable upper incorporates our new, higher toe design for increased lateral support and ampler toe space. Men and women. 31/:AA to 15EEEE, in Burnt Orange with White trim.

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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.

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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).

New Balance 1978 vintage Trail 355 and 320 running shoes sneakers

Here’s a cool old vintage ad for the New Balance 1970’s vintage Trail 355 and 320 running shoes. These sneakers are from 1978. If you’re interested in New Balance products we have affiliate linked to their website below. The original vintage sneaker print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

Ad info is below:

You Make the Choice.

New Balance for trails...

New Balance for roads...

New Balance Trail 355

New! Designed for training on grass, trails and dirt, as well as on the road. Excellent cushioning in the ball of foot and heel provides maximum shock absorption. High-quality carbon rubber stud sole for durability and trac-tion. Cool polyester mesh upper. Instep sad-dle lacing adds arch and longitudinal support, while eliminating constrictive lacing to the toe. Royal blue with yellow trim. Men's Trail in sizes 6-13, widths B & D

$29.95

New Balance 320

Top 10 rated trainer by Runner's World for the second year in a row. One piece nylon upper with a new broader toe area for blister-free comfort. Soft cushion midsole is particu-larly good for the lightweight to average-weight runner. Wide built up heel, rolled for natural heel strike. Royal blue with white trim. Men's 320 in sizes 6-15, widths B & D (Order D width for normal width foot.) New! Women's 320 in sizes 4-10, widths B & D (B width for narrow foot.) $29.95

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Hoop Stars: New Balance Pride 991 Basketball Shoes Vintage High Top Sneakers from 1984

Here’s a vintage ad for the New Balance 991 model basketball shoes. These vintage high top sneakers are from 1984.

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You won't get this many points in any other shoe.

The New Balance 991's have more technological features than any other basketball shoe. Point being you can put more points on the board when you play in a pair of 991's.

• The only midsole on the market made of lightweight poly-urethane.

• Motion Control Device helps prevent ankle injury

• Flextended Saddle for lateral support.

• Speed lacing creates sock-like fit.

• Ankle Flex Notch and action collar together allow full range of motion.

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Hoop Stars: New Balance 740 and 785 LA Lakers James Worthy 1986 Basketball Shoes Vintage High Top Sneakers

Here’s an old New Balance ad from 1986 for the 740 and 785 basketball shoes featuring LA Lakers star James Worthy.

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When you're going coast-to-coast.

Go the way James Worthy of the L.A. Lakers goes, in a pair of the shoes he helped design—the Worthy Express, by New Balance. With features like its light cushiony EVA midsole and stabilizing Flextended saddle, this shoe gives James all the support he needs for his furious fast breaks. So take a trip with James and New Balance. Take the Worthy Express.

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New Balance Rated Number 1 220, 305, Trackster III and Supercomp 1977 vintage sneaker ad

Here’s an old school ad from 1977 for New Balance featuring their 220, 305, Trackster III and Supercomp model running shoes.

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RATED NUMBER 1

Runner's World Magazine recently rated the New Balance 320 first among all training shoes on the market. In fact, New Balance placed three models in the top seven. That's because our running shoes keep you fit. Our unique width sizes fit virtually every foot and provide maximum lateral support. Our instep saddle adds longitudinal support and eliminates the need for constrictive lacing to the toe. Our flared heel adds solid stability, and our beveled midsole provides a more natural rolling motion, midsole to toe. And our soft, lined uppers and fully protective soles give all the comfort you need to enhance performance.

Even before Runner's World confirmed it, running experts were already calling our 320 "the best training shoe ever made.” Designed by runners for runners, the 320 has a wedge/midsole combination of thick Softee cushioning, a flared heel and molded plastic counter for maximum cushioning and great lateral stability, our super-protective Achilles tendon pad, and a leather-reinforced nylon upper to encase your foot in a nearly frictionless environment. It's the ultimate training shoe. Men and women, 3' AA to 1SEEE, in Royal blue with white trim or gold with blue trim.

220 Rated seventh by Runner's World. our 220 features a unique wedge incorporating two 18-Iron layers of Softee cushioning. The rounded heel provides maximum cushioning on heel strike, and the full midsole protects both the ball of the foot and the metatarsal head area. Maximum traction on all surfaces comes from our lightweight, extremely durable "octopus" sole. Men and women. 31/2AA to I5EEE. in Royal blue with while trim.

305 Rated third by Runners World is our tough but lightweight 305. It’s just as solidly put together and durable as the 320. but we've reduced the protective cushioning a bit to make the 305 light enough for racing too…. perfect fit and comfort features as the 320. same flared heel and Achilles tendon pad. Same heel-elevating Softee wedge and "sprint" sole for maximum traction. Our ideal combination shoe. the 305 works for training and competition both. Men and women. 31/2AA to 15 EEE. in Royal blue with yellow trim. (New sole and cosmetics available late spring.)

Trackster III The most protective of all training shoes, our Trackster has been a favorite more than a decade. Its molded Ripple sole absorbs up to … percent of road shock, while the unique foxing construction provides better lateral stability. Our Achilles tendon pad prevents strain and chafing it … another way, our foot-conforming soft suede upper Men and Women AAA to EEE, in Royal blue with white trim.

SuperComp Our hot new bright-colored SuperComp looks and performs better than ever. The soft, ultra-comfortable upper and exceptional light weight (under 7 ounces) combine with our unique width sizing to give you a glovelike perfect fit. Maximum performance is assured with out traction-enhancing -*brush" sore and solidly protective wedge/midsote combination and full cushioning under the ball of the foot. Our SuperComp is a feast for the eyes and a treat for your feet. Men and women. 31/4AA to 15EEE, in sunburst yellow, burnt orange and flare red (Available late spring )

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New Balance Running Mates 1978 vintage ad featuring the 320 road training sneakers

Today we’ve got a 1978 vintage The Athlete’s Foot ‘Running Mates’ ad for the New Balance 320 road training shoes. This original vintage New Balance & The Athlete’s Foot print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

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Running Mates
New for men and women from New Balance at The Athlete’s Foot stores.

Now — both men and women runners can enjoy all the new improvements of New Balance's 320 road training shoes. Fuller, boxier toes. One-piece uppers. Padded tongues and foam-backed heel cups. Both feature full-width size and arch-support saddle. The women's W320 is built on a special woman's athletic combination last for a snug, narrower fit. Another winner .. . New Balance's Trail W355 for women (pictured right). The perfect mate for the men's Trail 355 — the road training shoe you can also wear for trail and cross country. et the trained specialists at THE ATHLETE'S FOOT stores fit you in the shoes you need for your special needs. No one knows the athlete's foot like THE ATHLETE'S FOOT.

M320 -Men, W320 -Women, Royal Blue/White - nylon uppers

New Balance 620 vintage 1980 sneaker ad

Here’s a vintage 1980 running shoe ad for the New Balance 620 model sneakers which weighed in at 229 grams. According to RunRepeat “Any shoe that’s available on the market and weighs less than 250 grams (8.8 oz) in a men’s US size 9 makes it” a lightweight running shoe. This original vintage New Balance 620 sneaker print ad is available at our web store Rewind Running.

New Balance Trail Blazing 1978 vintage ad featuring Trail 355, 320, CrossCountry and SuperComp runners

Here’s a great old ad for New Balance’s Trail 355, 320, CrossCountry and SuperComp model running shoes from 1978. If you’re interested in these models we have posted other ads for them at the links below.

New Balance SuperComp 1978 vintage sneaker ad
New Balance Trail 355 1979 vintage running shoes ad
New Balance 1978 vintage ad featuring the 320 model retro running shoes
New Balance CrossCountry runners from 1978
New Balance 1979 ad featuring the W320 and W355 women’s trainers

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TRAIL BLAZING

New Balance's Trail 355 is a new kind of trainer — one specifically designed to meet the performance and durability requirements of road training as well as trail or cross-country work. The new Nora-Tuff° outer sole Is composed of high-quality carbon rubber in a flat-head stud design — which means that the Trail 355 guarantees both road-flat durability and maximum rough terrain performance. An earlier version of this innovative shoe was rated number one (in ball and heel cushioning both) during the recent Runner’s World lab tests. The new Nora-Tuff sole combines this maximum shock attenuation with new radial-tire durability; and the rounded flat-head studs provide excellent traction on all surfaces, from mud, sand and snow to wet, slick asphalt. Add New Balance’s new boxier toe and snug-fitting heel counter, as well as the Trail 355’s foam-backed polyester-mesh upper for remarkable comfort and breathablIity, and you have a shoe that's not only blazing trails today, but will be setting the pace among trainers for years to come. Men and women, 31/2. to 15EEEE, in Royal Blue with Yellow.

Width Sizing Means Fit, Comfort and Performance.

320 Rated number one a year ago, this year's 320 is even better, with several important fit, comfort and performance improvements. New one-piece upper and padded tongue. New fuller, boxier toe resulting from a broader last design. New foam-backed tricot heel cup that fits snugly all around for improved support. New outer sole wrap at the toe for increased durability. And New Balance is still the only shoe company offering full width-sizing and an arch-support saddle. Men and women, 31/2AA to 15EEEE, in Royal Blue with White.

CrossCountry Off-road competition shoe that's durable and cushioned enough to take the hard surfaces too. The light, flexible, flared Alphacrepe sole has a studded configuration that maximizes traction while minimizing dirt pick-up; and the soft, comfortable upper and padded tongue incorporate New Balance's new broader and higher toe design. It's a light, very protective racing flat. Men and women, 31/2AA to 15EEEE, in Orange with White.

SuperComp Multi-colored and brush-soled, the SuperComp is New Balance's durable lightweight racing flat. The stretch foam insole minimizes friction and heat build-up while the breathable polyester-mesh upper maximizes ventilation. The soft crepe wedge/midsole combination offers reduced weight and increased shock absorbency, while the brush sole provides excellent traction on all surfaces. Men and women, 31/2AA to 15EEEE, in Yellow/ Orange/Red with White.

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Vintage New Balance CrossCountry runners from 1978

I've been on hiatus for a while to work on projects but am back today with a vintage New Balance ad. Here's an ad from 1978 for featuring their Cross Country trainer. All about the Alphacrepe sole. This original vintage New Balance CrossCountry print ad is available at our web store RewindRunning.com.

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CrossCountry Off-road competition shoe that's durable and cushioned enough for roadwork on hard surfaces. The light, flexible flared Alphacrepe sole has a studded configuration that maximizes traction while minimizing dirt pick-up; and the soft, comfortable upper with padded tongue incorporates New Balance's new broader and higher toe design. Men and women, 31/2AA-15EEEE, in Orange with White.

See your local authorized New Balance dealer, or send for our free color catalog. 38 Everett Street Boston, Massachusetts 02134

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New Balance 1979 W320 and W355 vintage trainers sneaker ad

Back again with another 1979 ad from New Balance featuring their W320 and W355 women’s trainers.

Ad info is below:

Two new road softeners for women.

Don't let the pavement pound your feet mercilessly. New Balance's top-rated W320 and W355 trainers for women provide superior protection and comfort, a precision fit in widths as well as lengths, and total performance. Both shoes are designed on a special woman's athletic combination last with box toe and two-sizes-narrower heel.

The new vinyl Achilles tendon pads and heel strips prevent slippage; the one-piece, foam-backed uppers provide glove-like comfort; the arch-support saddles cinch your feet snugly and firmly; and the tough, well-cushioned sole/wedge/midsole materials give durable protection. Both shoes display stylish new colors too — Cal Blue with White for the W320, and Cal Blue with Yellow for the W355 — and both come in women's sizes 4-10 and widths AA-D. (Sizes 11-12 avail-able at addition-al cost.)

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New Balance 1982 vintage sneaker ad 'Runners aren't normal'

By special request today we've got a 1982 vintage ad for New Balance featuring the 375/376, 390, 420, 555, 660, 730, 990, and Comps models. I’d be curious to see what’s going down in the New Balance “gait lab” these days.

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Runners aren't normal.

It’s not that we're crazy. It's just that we're, well ... different. In fact, there's not a typical or average one of us in the whole bunch. And the bunch now numbers some 25,000,000 people.

Imagine: 25 million runners, each with a different running style, training pattem, lifestyle. A different physical construction and emotional make-up. A 'different level of commitment to the sport. And each given these other variables, with different needs. Needs the New Balance Running Shoe System is designed to satisfy.

A SHOE FOR EVERY RUNNER.

The New Balance Running Shoe System is the product of our on-going efforts to better understand the relationship between running and the human body. It has come about through our involvement in three specific areas:

Sports medicine. Through association with orthopedists, podiatrists and the gait lab of one of Boston's leading hospitals.

Manufacturing technology. The key to our ability to be technologically innovative.

Runners themselves. World-class athletes like Dick Beardsley, Kevin Ryan, Lorraine Moller and Francie Larrieu. The result is a system of running shoes that accommodates variations in weight, size, gait, speed, agility and more. And enables individual runners to "match" their personal styles and preferences to performance footwear designed to meet their needs. We even make our shoes in different widths. So that no one has to run in shoes designed to fit someone else.

THE INDIVIDUAL SHOES.

This will briefly introduce you to the shoes in the System. Naturally, you can find out more about them first-hand at better athletic footwear stores. The 375/376. Excellent values, the NB 375 and 376 for women are impressive examples of what we're able to accomplish within strict economic limits. With all-leather side supports and an extended sway bar tip for superior control, they offer more performance features than any other $35 running shoes. The 390. A reasonably priced training shoe, the 390 is equally at home on the road or trail. The key to its versatility is its outersole—a New Balance-exclusive carbon rub-ber houndstooth outersole, anatomi-cally contoured for exceptional wear.

The 420/420 W. The NB 420 is the single biggest selling running shoe in Amenca above $40, and comfort is the reason. With its EVA wedge and midsole, Vibram® Morflex outersole and Lunaris Pillow footbed, the 420 offers a level of comfort that's simply without parallel.

The 555/555 W. A shoe designed specifically for people who are murder on running shoes, or who do their running in areas that are rough on shoes, the 555 is our most durable training shoe. It's also extremely versatile—thanks in part to a carbon rubber houndstooth sole and combination-lasting construction.

The 660/660 W. Light and firm, the NB 660 is designed for runners who like to feel the road when they run. Factors contributing to its firmer feel are a Fethalite wedge and mid-sole, a firm version of our Lunaris Pillow and a double-extended 60-weight Surlyn counter.

The 730/730 W. An impressive combination of comfort and stability, the NB 730 is designed for runners who seek a stable, but for-giving, training shoe. Three different materials in the sole unit—an EVA midsole, high density EVA wedge and Morflex outersole—combine to make this the most cushioned run-ning shoe on the road today. The 990. More than three years in the making, the NB 990 is the most technologically advanced running shoe on the market today. No other training shoe ever built offers a more thoroughly sophisticated combination o protection, comfort and motion control—achieved with-out the slightest inhibition of the foot's natural range of motion. Comps. Our Spike 100, Spike 200 and Comp 200 racing shoes are designed with three criteria in mind—minimal weight, optimum protection, maximum feel of the road or track The results are apparent in race results throughout the world. IF YOU'D LIKE TO READ MORE, WRITE US. We'll send you a brochure describing in greater detail the New Balance Running Shoe System. A System that by satisfying the needs of all different kinds of runners makes New Balance different, too. New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., 38 Everett St., Boston, MA 02134.


375/376 Recommended for price-conscious runners who seek a comfort-able training shoe that can also be worn for casual wear.

390 Recommended for price-conscious runners who seek a versatile on-road/off-road training shoe.

420 Recommended for runners who seek the ultimate in comfort.

555 Recommended for runners who wear through shoes quickly; also, for larger runners.

660 Recommended for serious runners who run middle and long distances and like a firmer feeling shoe.

730 Recommended for medium and higher mileage runners who can benefit from exceptional cushioning.

990 Recommended for devoted runners seeking the optimal combination of flexibility and motion control.

COMPS Recommended solely for the competitive runner

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