Retro Ad From September 1984, The Saucony Dixon

“Survival of the fastest.”

This Saucony ad features the shoes that Rod Dixon wore to win the 1983 New York City Marathon.

The Dixon’s had holes drilled in the sole for “extra cushioning”, and its “flatter outsole helps propel you forward.”

Saucony Circa 1984
Saucony Circa 1984

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