Brooks Women Classic Retro Walking Running Shoes Vanguard Size 9. Originally introduced in 1976, the Brooks Vanguard captures the essence of the 1970's running boom utilizing clean design lines, rich aesthetic, and classic styling with an iconic T-toe. The Vanguard features a real pigskin upper, as well as Brooks iconic Octopi outsole for traction, which has been recreated along with a pebbled Chevron and heel tab for opulence. The Vanguard is a signature shoe as it embodies the running past and fashion-forward approach the Heritage collection defines itself by. In good condition. Size 9. True to size.