Vintage running shoes, 1980s, Nike [View all]

I continue to lament the sorry state of running shoes today. I crave a pair of 1982 Nike's or even a 1993 Asics. They were durable, with glued-in arch support, there was genuine leather and thick vinyl or nylon-padded uppers, suede, stiff soles compared to today.

Nike's came in Monterrey for women at one point, cobalt blue with silver swoosh, and men's were Oceania, blue and white swoosh. Bottoms were parallel arrow or zigzags. They wore well, could run in them for years. The men's were $19.99 on sale. If I'd bought 50 boxes I could take a vacation today with the proceeds.

My Asics were good too, mostly thick vinyl-backed poly, they had thick soles that stood up well.

Where did the good times go? Today the vinyl is paper thin. It's not enough they made shaved leather, now it's shaved vinyl. They don't hold up to moisture, they're ready for replacement at 9 months. The uppers are mesh fabric that allow all the dirt and moisture in, and they tear easily. You're getting nothing but obsolescence for your money.

circa 1982:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305298799069

https://www.rewindrunning.com/products/nike-oceania-vintage-1982-running-shoes-80s-sneakers

Apologies if this isn't exactly a correct forum for this topic. I searched for a clothing forum. Maybe I should try nostalgia.