Often built on inspiration from their heritage and Japanese roots, at Footpatrol, we’re always intrigued by the Mizuno packs. For their latest offering, Mizuno presents a trio of silhouettes dubbed the ‘Noh Men’ which takes on the Wave Rider 10, Sky Medal, and Contender.

With intricate details placed throughout the three options, all pay tribute to Noh, a form of 14th-century classical dance/drama masks, and the Japanese Noh theatres where these would’ve been housed. These masks are a special piece of theatre history with each one being constructed from a single piece of wood before a stand-out colour is applied to represent facial expressions and it’s this treatment that finds its way onto the silhouettes.

Three shoes, three masks. The Wave Rider 10 looks towards wisdom and the Okina mask. The Sky Medal opts for the Tengu, a take on protection and prosperity whilst the Contender delves down the route of the Kitsune mask which represents both good and evil.

Take a closer look below and why not add these to your collection by shopping these styles online at Footpatrol here!