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Retro Ad From October 1985, The Converse Athena

Retro Ad From October 1985, The Converse Athena

"Until now, serious women runners really didn't fit anywhere." This just goes to show you that running shoe brands have been making women's specific fits for a long time, even...

Retro Ad From October 1985, The Converse Athena

"Until now, serious women runners really didn't fit anywhere." This just goes to show you that running shoe brands have been making women's specific fits for a long time, even...

Retro Ad From August 1987, The Turntec Invincible

Retro Ad From August 1987, The Turntec Invincible

"Runners are not squares." The Turntec Invincible was one of the only running shoes I know of that used polyurethane cushioning instead of EVA. As the ad states, polyurethane is...

Retro Ad From August 1987, The Turntec Invincible

"Runners are not squares." The Turntec Invincible was one of the only running shoes I know of that used polyurethane cushioning instead of EVA. As the ad states, polyurethane is...

Retro Ad From September 1984, The Saucony Advance

Retro Ad From September 1984, The Saucony Advance

"Next month we're going to give you a good swift boot." A simple ad, with a humorous twist of words. See for yourself. The interesting part of this ad is...

Retro Ad From September 1984, The Saucony Advance

"Next month we're going to give you a good swift boot." A simple ad, with a humorous twist of words. See for yourself. The interesting part of this ad is...

Retro Ad From October 1985, The New Balance 470

Retro Ad From October 1985, The New Balance 470

"The long, soft road." The New Balance 470 apparently made the road feel like pillows, according to this ad. So without further ado, here it is. A fairly spartan ad,...

Retro Ad From October 1985, The New Balance 470

"The long, soft road." The New Balance 470 apparently made the road feel like pillows, according to this ad. So without further ado, here it is. A fairly spartan ad,...

Retro Ad From October 1985, Kaepa Two-Lace System

Retro Ad From October 1985, Kaepa Two-Lace System

Here is a novel concept, featuring two sets of laces per shoe for individual adjustment. There are several lacing tricks that can mimic this effect, but this system made it...

Retro Ad From October 1985, Kaepa Two-Lace System

Here is a novel concept, featuring two sets of laces per shoe for individual adjustment. There are several lacing tricks that can mimic this effect, but this system made it...

Retro Ad From March 1989, Asics Gel Technology

Retro Ad From March 1989, Asics Gel Technology

Here is an ad that highlights Asics Gel technology from over 20 years ago. Additionally the Gel-Epirus, Gel-Lyte II, and Gel-101 are featured in the ad. I still remember having...

Retro Ad From March 1989, Asics Gel Technology

Here is an ad that highlights Asics Gel technology from over 20 years ago. Additionally the Gel-Epirus, Gel-Lyte II, and Gel-101 are featured in the ad. I still remember having...