Trail-inspired trainer with a side-lacing twist
The first thing you'll notice about the Yamabushi is the side-lacing system – tubular laces threaded through contrasting eyelets on the flanks rather than across the top. It's part trail runner, part something you've never quite seen before, and 100% Flower Mountain. If you're not familiar with this Japanese trainer brand, then this sort of quirky-yet-functional style is very much their USP, along with bold colourways and mixed premium fabrics. Underneath all that personality, the Yamabushi is a comfortable, high-performing bit of footwear, offering a ripstop and suede upper, leather and fabric lining, antibacterial cork insole, and a chunky rubber sole with grippy toothed tread.
- Performance trainers for urban and outdoor adventures
- Tubular side-lacing system with contrasting eyelets
- Ultra-lightweight rubber sole with contouring and toothed tread
- Regular fit, true to size
- Low-top silhouette with side-lacing
- Removable anatomical cork footbed
- Weight: approx. 300g per shoe (UK 8)
- Style code: FM-YB-003
- Ripstop fabric and suede upper with contoured overlapping panels
- Leather and fabric lining
- Antibacterial anatomical cork insole
These trainers fit true to size. If you're between sizes, we'd suggest sizing up.
| Size | Foot length |
|---|---|
| UK 6 / EU 40 | 9.3 in / 23.7 cm |
| UK 7 / EU 41 | 9.6 in / 24.5 cm |
| UK 8 / EU 42 | 10.0 in / 25.4 cm |
| UK 9 / EU 43 | 10.4 in / 26.2 cm |
| UK 10 / EU 44 | 10.7 in / 27.1 cm |
- Upper made with recycled polyester (sample claim)
- Organic cotton laces
- Natural cork insole from FSC-certified sources
- Water-based, solvent-free adhesives
- Recyclable packaging printed with soy-based inks
Flower Mountain makes high-performance outdoor footwear, dressed up in bold Japanese colour palettes and unexpected fabric combos. Founded in 2015 by two outdoorsy pals – Keisuke Ota from Tokyo and Yang Chao from Beijing – the brand name came from a hike up Mount Fuji, where the pair stumbled across a field of dandelions blooming through the mist. That blend of delicate and rugged, aesthetic and technical, gave them a 'bing' sort of lightbulb moment, and Flower Mountain was born.
Specialising in trainers, their build quality is really impressive. Think Vibram outsoles from the hiking world; cork insoles that mould to your feet over time; leather linings for breathability, and Japanese fabrics that age beautifully and resist fading. These aren't fashion kicks that you're supposed to clean with a bleachy toothbrush after every outing – they're built for heavy wear and year-on-year adventures.
We reckon they're the footwear equivalent of a colourful Buff – a pop of personality that elevates your outdoor duds without compromising on function.