Mizuno Contender Countryside (Olive Drab / Pristine / Cedar)

In recent years, the workwear trend has experienced an upswing, giving work an added appreciation in our modern society. The threat of food supply chains becoming scarcer and more problematic will also shift the focus on agriculture and its importance. While life in the city is becoming increasingly expensive and hectic, the modesty of country life provides a sense of calm and a return to the simple and truly important things in life.

These are ideas that have inspired Mizuno's Countryside Pack: Sustainability and building a better future, respect for nature and a deeper connection with animals, the realization that without farmers we have no food, a vegan lifestyle, and the aesthetics of the countryside.

The Contender is a silhouette out of the Mizuno archive that comes straight from the 1995 running catalogue. As lightweight as possible, Mizuno Contender is characterized by stability and support. These kicks were designed for entry level runners who were looking for a well cushioned shoe suitable to run on or off road. This iconic style is equipped with very muted, casual, and tonal colors enhanced by premium materials for a comfortably lived-in look, that fits in perfectly for everyday life.

Mizuno Contender Countryside - features:

• canvas, suede and corduroy upper
• soft and breathable fabric lining
• Mizuno signature appliqués with embossed snakeskin texture at side panels
• foam-padded insole
• EVA foam midsole for lightweight cushioning
• abrasion-resistant rubber outsole
• Mizuno label on corduroy tongue
• Mizuno logo stitched at heel