Children's shoes Mizuno
Our page children's shoes Mizuno features, when available, the studded shoes from the Japanese brand for young rugby players, known for the precision of its fit and the quality of its materials, along with the history of Mizuno, founded in Osaka in 1906, its rugby range Waitangi, and our sizing advice.
Japanese craftsmanship, from rugby school onwards.
Mizuno, a name from Osaka since 1906
Mizuno was founded in 1906 in Osaka by Rihachi Mizuno and his brother Rizo, under the name of Mizuno Brothers. The store initially sold items from the West, including baseballs, and in 1907 began offering bespoke sportswear, before creating its own equipment. This culture of craftsmanship has built the brand's reputation: shoes with a precise fit, crafted with attention to detail appreciated by discerning athletes. Now involved in many sports, it dedicates a specific range of studded footwear to rugby.
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The Waitangi, the rugby shoe from Mizuno
In Mizuno's rugby range, the Waitangi stands out as a benchmark. Designed for forwards, it is distinguished by a wide fit, appreciated by players with strong feet, and by a screw-in stud sole for soft pitches; its CL version adds diagonal flex grooves that aid pushing in scrums. For a child, these adult models mainly serve as a reference: the idea of a shoe that hugs the foot without constraining it, with a solid support, is maintained by choosing a molded stud sole as long as the child is involved in rugby school.
Leather or synthetic: which upper for a child
Mizuno owes part of its reputation to work with leather, which is supple and molds to the foot after a few sessions. A leather upper offers a pleasant feel and fits atypical feet, but it absorbs water and requires slow drying along with the occasional nourishing cream. A synthetic upper, lighter and easier to clean, dries quickly and retains its shape: for a child who grows fast and plays in the rain, it is often the most practical choice. In both cases, it’s important to check that the shoe size leaves about a centimetre free in front of the toes.
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Great deals can be found in the promotions, sales, clearance, Black Friday. Items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The year's highlights happen in a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back to school.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the name Waitangi come from?
It refers to Waitangi, a place in New Zealand where the founding treaty of the country was signed in 1840 between the British Crown and Māori chiefs. A nod from the Japanese brand to one of the great rugby lands.
Is Mizuno a rugby brand?
Mizuno provides equipment for many sports, from baseball to running, and rugby is part of its disciplines with a dedicated range of shoes. In Japan, the host country of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, it is one of the oldest sports equipment houses.
How many studs does a rugby shoe have?
Screwed rugby shoes often have six or eight: six for the mobility of the backs, eight for the stability of the forwards in the scrum. The molded soles of junior models have more, shorter studs, to distribute pressure under the foot.
How to soften new leather shoes?
Wear them first for short sessions or at home, with sports socks, to help the leather mold to the foot. It’s best to avoid soaking or heating them, as these methods can deform the upper and weaken the seams.
Which shoe size to choose when one foot is longer than the other?
Choose the shoe size of the longer foot, as it is common for both feet to differ by a few millimeters. Tightening the laces can then adjust the support on the other side without bothering the child.
