Mizuno has unveiled a limited-edition version of its lifestyle model, the WAVE PROPHECY LS, in collaboration with KICKS LAB., the premium sneaker boutique that has helped shape Japan's sneaker culture from Harajuku to the world.

Launching on August 14, the release brings together the functional beauty of performance footwear and the visual language of Japanese street culture.

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Bringing Performance to the City

At the heart of the WAVE PROPHECY LS is Mizuno's signature INFINITY WAVE sole unit.

What makes the model distinctive is its ability to translate technology originally developed for running into a design intended for everyday urban life. The sculptural silhouette created by its intricate structure is a direct result of performance engineering, yet it also possesses a bold visual identity that stands comfortably within contemporary fashion.

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Technology developed for sport is transformed into a new aesthetic for lifestyle.

The WAVE PROPHECY series embodies Mizuno's ongoing commitment to craftsmanship, where innovation and design evolve together.

KICKS LAB.: From Harajuku to the Global Sneaker Scene

The collaboration partner, KICKS LAB., has long served as one of Japan's leading premium sneaker boutiques, introducing Japanese sneaker culture from Harajuku to audiences around the world.

Known for exclusive releases and collaborations with both Japanese and international brands, KICKS LAB. has established itself not simply as a retailer, but as a curator of contemporary sneaker culture.

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This limited edition reflects that shared perspective, bringing together Mizuno's performance heritage and KICKS LAB.'s deep connection to street culture.

Colors Inspired by Mobility Culture

The collaboration is available in two colorways:
Light Gray × Black × Lime Green
Charcoal × Silver × Blue
Metallic finishes paired with vivid accent colors draw inspiration from Japan's mobility culture—from automobiles to motorcycles.

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The palette evokes the atmosphere of machines moving through the city at night, where speed, movement, and urban energy become part of the shoe's visual identity.

When Technology Becomes Design

Sports footwear was once developed solely to improve athletic performance.

Today, however, the technology itself has become part of the design language.

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Rather than concealing its engineering, the WAVE PROPHECY LS celebrates it. Its exposed structure transforms functional components into defining aesthetic features.

Through this collaboration with KICKS LAB., that functional beauty is naturally connected to the visual vocabulary of contemporary street culture.

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Technology created to help people run faster has become something that also shapes the experience of walking through the city.

The result is a sneaker that reflects the increasingly fluid boundary between performance and fashion.