Here's another track and field coach ad, this time Jim Bush of UCLA fame in 1978, endorsing the PONY Racer I VSD.
Ad info is below:
NORTH AMERICA'S WINNINGEST TRACK AND FIELD COACH SAYS, "PONY MAKES THE BEST RUNNING SHOES FOR MY ATHLETES".
"The hard facts are there. By every objective standard, PONY running shoes are the best I've worn, tested and approved for my athletes in 25 years." That' s Jim Bush, head track and field coach at UCLA talking about the most advanced running shoes on the market today. Anatomically and bio-mechanically developed, and scientifically tested, this new generation of PONY running shoes represents a quantum leap in safety and comfort for runners. The heart of these great new shoes is their sole. The PONY VSD sole (Patent Pending) insures optimal shock absorption, pronation and forward motion at the ball of the foot. This is achieved through specially designed nipples on heel for maximum shock absorption; special treads for increased traction and natural transfer of forward energy as runner pushes off; and specially contoured nipples designed to absorb initial shock and promote natural pronation of foot. In total, the PONY VSD sole has created a new efficiency for runners, and, unquestionably, is the standard by which other high performance shoes will be measured.
THE PONY RACER I VSD (PATENT PENDING) Revolutionary variable sole design conceived through computerized biomechanical techniques. Ultra-cool and light weight. Excellent durability under dynamic conditions.
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