Yokai Awakened: Mizuno Reimagines Japanese Myths
Mizuno’s Yokai Pack offers a unique blend of Japanese folklore and the resurgence of Y2K rock and skate culture. This collection is part of the celebrated Kizuna Packs and honors three iconic Yokai spirits through the Wave Rider 10. This early 2000s silhouette now features premium materials and modern details, making it perfect for sneaker lovers. As rock culture influences grow, Mizuno taps into this trend with ghostly designs and a fresh twist.
Each shoe in the Yokai Pack combines supernatural elements with technical touches. For instance, it includes anodized material on the quarter panels and semi-transparent TPU inserts at the heel. Additionally, Mizuno has added hidden embroidery beneath the tongue mesh. Fans can cut it open to reveal a unique monster design, complete with an instructional leaflet.
Wave Rider 10 Gashadokuro: The Giant Skeleton
The Gashadokuro design draws inspiration from the menacing giant skeleton of Japanese folklore. It features skeletal motifs, including a rib cage pattern. While Mizuno chose to avoid traditional skull imagery, often linked to pirates, the dark details on this black colorway capture the Yokai’s haunting presence.
Style Code: D1GA246401
Color: Magnet/Magnet/Opal Gray
Price: 190€
Wave Rider 10 Chochin Obake: The Haunted Lantern
The Chochin Obake edition comes in beige and black, embodying the playful spirit of the haunted lantern Yokai. Moreover, it includes a hidden eye detail beneath the tongue mesh. This detail recalls the fun and surprising nature of this folklore character, adding a quirky touch to the Yokai Pack.
Style Code: D1GA247301
Color: Summer Sand/Vintage Khaki/Mojave Desert
Price: 190€
Wave Rider 10 Yurei: The Iconic Ghost
The Yurei sneaker features a black-and-white design that channels the eerie presence of Japan’s ghostly legends. With empty eyes piercing through the foggy shades, this sneaker pays homage to the Yurei Yokai. It is infamous in Japanese horror for its chilling appearances in stories and films.
Style Code: D1GA247401
Color: Snow White/Aleutian/Cadet
Price: 190€
With its blend of myth and modern style, Mizuno’s Yokai Pack celebrates Japan’s folklore while tapping into edgy streetwear trends. Each pair merges supernatural inspiration with Mizuno’s athletic heritage, making it a collector’s item for sneaker fans and culture lovers alike.
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Yokai Awakened: Mizuno Reimagines Japanese Myths
