The MXR reflects Mizuno’s desire to bring back the 2000s retro running experience as an extension of the globally renowned Wave Rider 10. The name MXR comes from the Maximizer line, a running shoe series that has long been available in the domestic market, designed to make Mizuno quality accessible to a wider audience.

Several unique design elements were introduced for the collaboration between AFEW and Mizuno for the MXR “OAG3”, including custom toe box paneling, a custom tongue design, an additional quick-lacing system, heel bubble branding, custom midsole branding, themed insole artwork, and asymmetrical Runbird branding on both the medial and lateral sides.