Vintage Sneaker Ad
Sneaker Ads: adidas adiColor Paint Drip
The sneaker business may be ever-changing but one thing I’m always infatuated by the creative minds that market sneakers. This ad series, from what I can find, was a part of the adidas adicolor campaign done by TBWA in Spain. I think it’s awesomely ironic that these sneaker ads feature paint covering the shape of the shoes, … Read more
When You’re Out to Beat The World You Wear All Stars
Sneaker advertisements are one of my favorite things because it’s the combination of sneakers and great storytelling in its purest form. Even before Twitter imposed 140 character limits on our lives, the challenge of getting your message across in a concise and comprehensive way was the goal for advertising and marketing professionals trying to grab … Read more
Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star 1985 Original Ad
I came across this vintage sneaker ad through Paper Chasr who posted a link to DefyNewYork in the OSD Group. It’s such a great find. I remember seeing it in Sports Illustrated back when I was a kid, and of course, I’m one of the biggest Chuck Taylor advocates. I think it’s the most widely … Read more
Nike Air Go LWP Original Ads
One of the only shoes that I have obsessed over since its release is the Nike Air Go LWP. With its return, I am steadily scoopin’ up as many of the colorways as I can. Although it was mostly tied to Tim Hardaway thanks to the Original Air Go LWP Ads, despite my infatuation with … Read more
Nike Air Carnivore Original 1993 Advertisement
I have been slightly obsessed with old school advertisements for a long time. Since most of my life revolves around the footwear industry, many of my favorites from back in the day also come from the shoes that I once wished for as a kid. Since I have been considering picking up the wild and … Read more