Our History

Pursuing Perfection Since 1906

Rihachi Mizuno and his younger brother Rizo founded MIZUNO Brothers Ltd. in Osaka. This was the start of a continuous journey to Reach Beyond.

1906 - 1920

Baseball beginnings

1906

1906

Rihachi Mizuno and his younger brother Rizo founded MIZUNO Brothers Ltd. in Osaka.

1907

1907

Rihachi Mizuno, impressed by the baseball culture of the United States, began producing baseball wear in an effort to spread this sport in Japan.

1908

1908

This is the first pair of baseball shoes Mizuno worked on. Initially, they did not have spikes as the current models do.

1910

1910

The shop moves to Umeda Shinmichi in Osaka and its name is changed to Mizuno Shop.

1913

1913

Mizuno Shop begins to manufacture baseballs and gloves designed by Rhachi Mizuno.

1928

1928

Start manufacturing of track and field cleats. The materials used were leather and long, heavy pins used as spikes,

1940-1960

Conveying the joy of sports to people

1940

1940

Mizuno's type 301 Soarer glider sets new records for altitude and flight duration.

1947

1947

Start manufacturing of tennis rackets. Immediately after World War II, Mizuno started producing rackets on a trial basis at its own plant.

1972

1972

Launch of M-line shoes, which made a big splash around the world.

1980-2000

Breaking world records

1981

1981

First appearance of Runbird. Called "Runbird" for its shape, it is currently used as Mizuno's corporate logo.

1983

1983

Runbird Athletics shoes go on sale. This shoe mark represents the orbit of a planet.

1985

1985

Mizuno launches the Morelia. Weighing 245 grams each, it was globally marketed as an extremely light pair of shoes in those days.

1991

1991

These cleats helped establish the then new world record of 9.86 seconds for the 100m in Tokyo.

1994

1994

Three-time Formula One World Champion was introduced to Mizuno.

1999

1999

FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d'Or with Mizuno. Engineered boot specifically created for the 2002 World Cup.

2011

2011

Mizuno partners with the Osaka Marathon.

2015

2015

30th Anniversary of the Morelia. Its design and shape have not undergone any major changes, continuing on its tradition.

2017

2017

20th Anniversary of the Wave Rider, an iconic shoe for runners around the world.

2020

The power of Sports