Mizuno Wave Rider running shoes

Mizuno is a historic Japanese sports equipment and sportswear company established in Osaka in 1906. The brand is globally recognized for its innovation in footwear technology, particularly the 'Wave' plate system prominently featured in their running shoe line.

While the brand maintains its headquarters and design centers in Japan, the manufacturing of its athletic footwear is primarily outsourced to major production hubs in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam, Indonesia, and China being key locations. The company remains an independent entity, traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and is still heavily influenced by its founding family through the ultimate owner company, Mizuno Corporation.