Vans Serio Style 152 vintage sneaker ad from 1982

Here’s an old school 1982 vintage ad from back in the day when Vans made running shoes.

Ad info is below:

VANS Why Not Test Them?
WE DID!

5⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆RATING 1982 RUNNERS WORLD
5⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆rating
FOREFOOT IMPACT TEST
Men’s Training Shoe Division

5⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆rating
REARFOOT IMPACT TEST
Men’s Training Shoe Division

RIGID-Heelcup Counter
Terrific Support.

TESTED AND APPROVED BY MANY OF THE DOCTORS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PODIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE VANS SPENT TWO YEARS IN RESEARCHING,TESTING AND DEVELOPING THIS SHOE. BUT THE FINAL TEST REALLY IS YOURS

Vans Serie* Style 152 • Reg. Trademark Available in AAAA to EEEEE Widths Sizes 21/2 thru 16 Dealer inquiries invited except in Southern California

VANS
HANDCRAFTED AMERICAN MADE ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR

704 East Broadway, P.O. Box 729 Anaheim, California 92805

Vans Serio Style 152 vintage sneaker ad from 1982 @ The Deffest

Various vintage running shoe and retro sneaker models from 1981

This old scan is from 1981 and has some well worn distress. It looks like it survived The Great Flood. Below we have retro sneaker models from:

Pro Wings
Pro-Specs - Marathons
Brooks
Nike
Converse
Asics Tiger
Autry - Concorde
Puma - Fast Rider
adidas

Various retro vintage sneaker and running shoe models from 1981 @ The Deffest


Vintage Vans 5000 sneaker ad from 1984

Here’s a patriotic ALL CAPS 1984 vintage sneaker ad for the Vans 5000 runners.

I posted an ad for these previously and they came with a 1 year 5,000 mile warranty. The sole construction on these featured two layers of steel mesh with carbon compound for superior abrasion resistance.


Ad info is below:

AMERICA IS SECOND TO NONE. NEITHER IS THE “VANS 5000”

THE TRUE BLUE TIME OR DISTANCE GUARANTEED RUNNING SHOE.

ASK FOR THE VANS 5000 WHEREVER FINE ATHLETIC SHOES ARE SOLD

VANS Anaheim, CA

Vans 5000 vintage sneaker ad from 1984

Here’s an old school 1984 retro sneaker ad for Vans 5000 model sneakers. The running shoes had steel in them…

Ad info is below:

GUARANTEED:
1 YEAR OR 5000 MILES

STEP STABILIZERS
CARBON COMPOUND
STEEL MESH

Step stabilizers are integrated within the midsole design, thus reducing pronation and supination. Two layers of steel mesh are impregnated with our exclusive carbon compound which has been developed for superior abrasion resistance. (when you see steel you've only just begun to wear us out!!!

Welcome to a New Generation of runners. footwear. The VANS 5000! Never before has a running shoe so outdistanced the competition. Our revolutionary patent pending sole construction features state-of-the-art advances fully protected under our extraordinary 1 Year or 5000 Mile guarantee.

The VANS 5000. More performance. More durability. At a price much less than you'd expect. Ask your sporting goods dealer to assist you in the fitting of the VANS 5000. Remember, it is available in sizes 61/2-20, widths 4A-5E for that personalized fit.

“VANS 5000” TIME OR DISTANCE
GUARANTEED RUNNING SHOE!!!

VANS
Anaheim, CA