History![]() Our History Pursuing Perfection Since 1906 Rihachi Mizuno and his younger brother Rizo found MIZUNO Brothers Ltd. in Osaka. This was the start of a continuous journey to Reach Beyond. 1906 -1940s ![]() 1906 Rihachi Mizuno and his younger brother Rizo found 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. ![]() 1910 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 Rihachi Mizuno. ![]() 1928 Start manufacturing of track and field cleats. The materials used were leather and long, heavy pins used as spikes. ![]() 1938 Select Scientific Laboratory (today's Technology Development Division) is established. 1940 -1990s ![]() 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 tennis rackets on a trial basis at its own plant. ![]() 1972 Launch of M-Line shoes, which made a big splash around the world. ![]() 1981 First appearance of the 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. Weighed 245 grams each, it was globally marketed as an extremely light pair of shoes in those days. 1990s - Now ![]() 1991 These cleats helped establishing the then new world record of 9.86 seconds for 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 to carry on its tradition. ![]() 2017 20th Anniversary of the Wave Rider, an iconic shoe for runners around the world. ![]() |