Mizuno Contender Cordura

MIZUNO sneakers
This season, models are launched with CORDURA fabric, which is durable, water-repellent and lightweight. A new item that combines CORDURA with a reprinted model of the CONTENDER running shoe released in 1995.
The Contender is an archive silhouette that was originally released in 1995, with design ideas from Mizuno founder Rhiachi Mizuno.
This was a lightweight style characterized by stability and support, created for entry-level runners who wanted a well-cushioned shoe suitable for running on or off-road.
For the upper, the original Contender combined mesh with suede reinforcements for a durable construction while maintaining maximum comfort.
The midsole is a single-density compression-molded EVA foam with Mizuno's Transpower technology in the heel, a highly responsive foam insert that also provides shock absorption and additional cushioning.
For the outsole, a new one-piece solid rubber was used with flex grooves in the forefoot for a smoother transition from heel to toe.