Osaga REVOLUTION KT-26 70s Running Shoes Sneakers 1978 1979 Vintage Print Ad

Authentic original vintage 1978 / 1979 Osaga KT-26 “Revolution” Vintage Magazine Print Ad

Step back into the golden age of the running boom with this striking 1979 Osaga print advertisement — Volume I, No. 1 of the Times for the Human Race — boldly proclaiming a “Revolution” in running shoe technology.

The ad introduces the Osaga KT-26, a breakthrough design built on the patented cantilever sole and “bio-kinetic response” principle. Unlike ordinary running shoes that direct shock upward, the KT-26’s revolutionary kinetic levers spread impact outward, absorbing shock in stages and returning energy to propel the runner forward.

Features highlighted in the ad include:

• High-density, abrasion-resistant rubber for long sole life
• Lightweight nylon mesh upper with suede trim for comfort and durability
• Balanced heel height for better stability
• Available in men’s and women’s models, with women’s sizes designed for a better anatomical fit

With its bright red and blue styling and performance-driven construction, the KT-26 was marketed as “the next movement in running” - a shoe for serious runners ready to meet the challenges of the new decade.

UPDATE: The Osaga Revival is Here! Cult-favorite running shoes from the ’70s and ’80s have returned, thanks to the founders’ family. The KT-26, Moscow 80, and other retro runners are back in stock.
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Product Details

• Brand: Osaga
• Year: 1978
• Shoe Models Featured: KT-26

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