Mizuno

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Mizuno Vintage Football Shirts Made in Osaka

Mizuno 's history is over 100 years old. It all began with the idea of ​​Rihachi Mizuno, who, after watching a baseball game, founded Mizuno Bros. in partnership with his brother in 1906. The company expanded exponentially until World War II, boasting participation in many Olympic Games . Their passion for sport led the Mizuno brothers to expand their production to other sports such as skiing, golf, and tennis. During the Great War, the Japanese government forced the Bros. to produce military equipment, but fortunately they didn't lose sight of their mission and soon afterward resumed their climb to success.

Historic Football Shirts by Mizuno

The road to soccer was truly long, starting in 1980, and thanks to Jack Curran's leadership, the company managed to enter the American market in 1982. Finally, with Masato Mizuno (Rihachi's grandson), the real international breakthrough came: "My grandfather founded the company, my father introduced technological innovations: now it's my turn to expand it and make it truly international," he once told Time. He entered the world of soccer in 1985 with the Morelia boots, which weighed 245 grams and were marketed worldwide for their lightness. Mizuno has always stood out for its minimalist and essential lines, combined with constant research into materials without neglecting comfort, a philosophy dear to the Japanese. The brand struggled to penetrate European markets, but some clubs were still able to enjoy Mizuno's quality, including Marseille in the 1995/1996 season, while Fiorentina wore the Japanese brand in the 2001/2002 season.

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