Mizuno Wants You to Self-Reflect With Its New "Desert Meditation Pack"

Japanese footwear label Mizuno has had a busy few months. Following its recent collaborative shoe in celebration of Footpatrol’s 20th anniversary, Mizuno has also landed collaborations with the likes of Hajime Sorayama and Patta while releasing regular apparel drops in between. Now the footwear specialist is taking things back to basics with a new solo collection entitled the “Desert Meditation Pack.”

Featuring three new iterations of its Wave Rider 10, Wave Mujin TL, and Wave Prophecy sneakers, the new collection takes inspiration from embracing open landscapes and self-reflection. The Wave Rider 10 has been launched to celebrate a decade of the Wave Rider series and has been designed as a neutral sneaker that can be used for casual runners and off-road hikers. Featuring wide-set mesh wear, its retro styling has slight nods to Reebok’s Kona Leather Hi from 1991. The rest of the shoe also features Mizuno’s Parallel Wave Technology — which supplies an added bounce when moving quickly — in the firm grip midsole. 

The Wave Mujin TL has adopted designer, Tuan Lee’s initials — which are debossed into the design — as this version of the shoe becomes the sixth installment of the series. This new edition combines the age-old sketches from the original design and merges them with a Michelin outsole that has an enhanced grip, designed for agile and outdoor excursions. 

Rounding off the “Desert Meditation Pack,” the Wave Prophecy LS has returned with its Yoshitaka Takahashi-inspired design that combines its futuristic AIRmesh breathability with the shoe’s rustic-looking appearance. The full-length Infinity Wave Midsole features Mizuno’s laced essential components with hard-wearing Pebax Rnew that’s designed to give wearers a more cushioned feel and an elevated comfort on longer adventures. 

You can have a closer look at Mizuno’s “Desert Meditation Pack” above and it is available from July 29 at retailers such as Footpatrol. 

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