{"id":102432,"date":"2023-03-31T12:55:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T04:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=102432"},"modified":"2023-03-31T14:32:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T06:32:58","slug":"mizunos-noh-men-pack-takes-inspiration-from-14th-century-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2023\/03\/31\/mizunos-noh-men-pack-takes-inspiration-from-14th-century-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Mizuno&#8217;s \u201cNoh Men\u201d Pack Takes Inspiration from 14th Century Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Slowly but surely, Mizuno will find its footing in a precarious lifestyle footwear space. Thus far, the <a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2023\/03\/02\/maharishi-dresses-the-mizuno-wave-rider-10-in-fire-phoenix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maharishi x Mizuno Wave Rider 10 &#8220;Fire Phoenix&#8221;<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2022\/12\/27\/catch-of-the-day-mizunos-three-piece-fisherman-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Fisherman&#8221;<\/a> pack have provided some solid ground to steady themselves. Perhaps, the incoming &#8220;Noh Men&#8221; pack will secure another rock they can put their best foot forward on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three-piece collection subsumes the staples Wave Rider 10, Sky Medal, and Contender S. The silhouettes take inspiration from the Japanese Noh masks from 14th century dance-drama theater. Each wooden mask painted with natural pigments in a design to mimic facial expressions and engage its audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First up, the Wave Rider 10 comes with a mesh base layer affixed with flowing suede overlays and a leather Mizuno patch on the profiles. Inspired by the Okina mask, these come in &#8220;Opal Grey&#8221; and cream hues with the Kanji \u201c\u7fc1\u201d meaning wisdom placed on the window of the heel counter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sky Medal from 1993 comes integrated with EVA tooling and Transtab cushioning. Dressed in &#8220;Ketchup&#8221; on the suede overlays that frames the mesh base, a Kanji word is also embellished on the heel counter. It&#8217;s derivative of the Tengu masks believed to ward off evil spirits. Lastly, the Contender S, is said to take its palette from the fox-faced Kitsune mask with corresponding \u201c\u72d0\u201d on the heel counter. It features the same componentry as its contemporaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come 31 March, find the trio at Mizuno&#8217;s website and select retail stores with a RRP between US$135 or US$145.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elsewhere, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2023\/03\/31\/a-posthumous-release-of-the-off-white-x-nike-air-force-1-mid-sheed-might-happen\/?slide=right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Mid \u201cSheed\u201d<\/a>, purported to have a posthumous release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/snkrdunk_int\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20154621\/Magazine-Bottom-Banner-copy.webp\" alt=\"Magazine-Bottom-Banner\" class=\"wp-image-22285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20154621\/Magazine-Bottom-Banner-copy.webp 970w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20154621\/Magazine-Bottom-Banner-copy-300x93.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20154621\/Magazine-Bottom-Banner-copy-768x238.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20154621\/Magazine-Bottom-Banner-copy-282x87.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Slowly but surely, Mizuno will find its footing in a precarious lifestyle footwear space. Thus far, the Maharishi x Mizuno Wave Rider 10 &#8220;Fire Phoenix&#8221; and their &#8220;Fisherman&#8221; pack have provided some solid ground to steady themselves. Perhaps, the incoming &#8220;Noh Men&#8221; pack will secure another rock they can put their best foot forward on. 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