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Outside Magazine, March 2005

Gear: Retro Sneakers
Retreads with Cred
Boom-shaka-laka: Explore the old-school landscape of retro runners and seventies sneakers cool enough to take you back to the future

Asics Onitsuka Tiger Gantrai, Saucony Jazz X, & Nike Cortez | Cyprus by Polo Sport by Ralph Lauren, Simple Sneaker, & Puma Barnett Mesh | Adidas University A3 & Gravis Makani LE | The North Face Mantel & Reebok Vanta Stripe


	Asics Onitsuka Tiger Gantrai, Saucony Jazz X, & Nike Cortez (Photograph by Mark Wiens)

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The ONITSUKA TIGER GANTRAI trail runner, by ASICS, originally came out in 1977. $65; 800-678-9435, www.asicsamerica.com

Even with a snugger fit, the SAUCONY JAZZ X still looks like the shoemaker's shoe from 1981. $70; 800-920-1314, www.saucony.com

Back in 1972, NIKE put out the CORTEZ, famous for its cushioned sole and waffle tread. $55; 800-344-6453, www.nike.com

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