Retro Ad From October 1988, The Asics Gel 101

Our high mileage plan for frequent flyers.

The Asics Gel 101 is from an era of leather running shoes, a scarcity in today’s market. Nappa leather was apparently deemed important by the ad execs on this shoe.

Asics Gel 101 Circa 1988
Asics Gel 101 Circa 1988

You can still purchase leather running shoes such as the New Balance 993, the main difference being the use of modern cushioning materials.

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