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 BEGNNINGS
1906
Rihachi Mizuno and his younger brother Rizo founded MIZUNO Brothers Ltd. in Osaka.
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
This is the first pair of baseball shoes Mizuno worked on. Initially, they did not have spikes as the current models do.
1910
The shop moves to Umeda Shinmichi in Osaka and its name is changed to Mizuno Shop.
1913
Mizuno Shop begins to manufacture baseballs and gloves designed by Rhachi Mizuno.
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
Mizuno's type 301 Soarer glider sets new records for altitude and flight duration.
1947
Start manufacturing of tennis rackets. Immediately after World War II, Mizuno started producing rackets on a trial basis at its own plant.
1972
Launch of M-line shoes, which made a big splash around the world.
1980 - 2000
BREAKING WORLD RECORDS
1981
First appearance of Runbird. Called "Runbird" for its shape, it is currently used as Mizuno's corporate logo.
1983
Runbird Athletics shoes go on sale. This shoe mark represents the orbit of a planet.
1985
Mizuno launches the Morelia. Weighing 245 grams each, it was globally marketed as an extremely light pair of shoes in those days.
1991
These cleats helped establish the then new world record of 9.86 seconds for the 100m in Tokyo.
1994
Three-time Formula One World Champion was introduced to Mizuno.
1999
FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d'Or with Mizuno. Engineered boot specifically created for the 2002 World Cup.
2011
Mizuno partners with the Osaka Marathon.
2015
30th Anniversary of the Morelia. Its design and shape have not undergone any major changes, continuing on its tradition.
2017
20th Anniversary of the Wave Rider, an iconic shoe for runners around the world.