Mizuno Wave Rider 10 "Yokai" (Snow White / Aleutian / Cadet)

Japan has always been a place where strange stories come to life in surprising ways. Yokai, the monsters of Japanese folklore, can take many different forms, from the creepiest yurei that inspired modern horror movies to the wacky haunted umbrellas, sandals or lanterns.

The Yokai story is connected to current trends, reflecting the comeback of Y2K rock and skateboard thrasher culture in the form of the revived iconography of skulls and ghosts. With the Yokai pack, which focuses on Mizuno's Wave Rider 10 from the 2000s, Mizuno has created a wonderful Yokai homage.

In addition to the accents on the surfaces and the Yokai-like colorways, Mizuno has hidden a unique embroidery under the mesh layer of the tongue - you can cut open the mesh to release the monster behind it. Three different monsters were chosen for the Wave Rider 10 “Yokai”: Gashadokuro - the giant skeleton made famous by Ukiyo-e paintings; Chochin Obake, the haunted lantern - a strange eye and tongue suddenly tear through the paper and emerge from an innocent lantern; Yurei, the fearsome female ghosts from mythology, which had a great influence on modern horror films such as “Ring” or “Grudge”.

Japan's one and only Mizuno brand returns with another iconic design out of the company's archives: the "Yokai" edition of the beautiful Wave Rider. It's incomprehensible these bulky kicks faded into obscurity for such a long time - even better, Mizuno brought them back to life! The Mizuno Wave Rider 10 "Yokai" is equipped with all ingredients we love about those chunky mid to late-90s runners, ranging from solid cushioning and support to a dynamic, unique look. If you're into retro sneakers, Mizuno's Wave Rider 10 "Yokai" is a must!

Mizuno Wave Rider 10 "Yokai" - features:

• mesh, suede and synthetic upper
• soft and breathable fabric lining
• Mizuno signature appliqués at side panels
• foam-padded insole
• foamed midsole for lightweight cushioning
• abrasion-resistant rubber outsole with strategic grooves that support the roll-over movement of the feet in different directions
• mesh-covered Yokai graphic embroidered on tongue
• Wave Rider 10 branding at heel cage
• Mizuno's custom Wave technology for ultimate comfort