Old nike ads

This week I learnt a few things. Some PR people don’t like me any more (and emailed me to tell me that), Tumblr is a more powerful traffic source than big blogs as far as click-throughs go an…

Since the mid 1900s, white sneakers have been a staple in men’s fashion wardrobe. From 80s workout ensembles to streetwear 'fits to even the most refined outfits on the runway, white sneakers are an emblem of American culture. Why is this such an important backbone of our time? In short, they go with absolutely anything. Different types of white sneakers can actually add a level of subtle difference in outfits that contribute to the overall aesthetic. Every guy should have a pair of white…

Nope, not adidas. Here’s an old school 1978 retro sneaker advertisement for Sears ‘The Winner II’ model running shoes. The colors in this ad don’t really hold up to the actual color of the sneakers which are here . Somewhat confusingly - Sears went back and forth between using 3 stripe and 4 stripe

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