Osaka, Japan-based Mizuno has tapped into Japan’s rich folklore with its new Yokai pack, a capsule celebrating mythical monsters with a distinct Japanese flavor. The collection is led by the Wave Rider 10, a sneaker that debuted in 2007 as a performance running shoe. Exuding sport style appeal, the Wave Rider 10 taps into Japanese craftsmanship for a silhouette that feels very current.
The Yokai pack includes three eerie colorways inspired by iconic spirits. First, Gashadokuro—also called Odokuro or “rattling skeleton,” is offered in a dark grey, black, and purple palette and is detailed with a ribcage graphic on the tongue. Then there’s Chōchin’obake, the haunted lantern spirit, rendered in sandy beige, black, and red. Finally, Yūrei, akin to the Western ghost, haunts with deep black, blue accents, and empty eyes on an off-white base.
Each pair has a hidden graphic on the tongue, tucked beneath a mesh layer that can be removed, with DIY instructions included in the box.
The Mizuno Yokai pack lands at retail on November 15th, 2024.
