As one of the co-stars of the Brooks Heritage Collection, the Vanguard has a heavy task: re-create a classic era of running shoes while keeping things fresh for today’s lifestyle. Thankfully, the 1976 runner has all the tools to do just that. The Vanguard’s clean lines and classic athletic styling screams “old-school” (especially the Octopi outsole), but leaves plenty of room for more modern elements. That comes in the form of the high-quality materials used throughout the shoe – flexible mesh, pigskin suede overlays, and a rich pebbled leather Chevron and heel tab.
The Brooks Heritage Collection Vanguard is available now online at BAITme.com and in-store at BAIT Diamond Bar and BAIT Orange County. Available in men’s and women’s colors.