{"title":"Mizuno | Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium handcrafted football boots built with Mizuno’s most revered materials and craftsmanship. Featuring elite models like the Morelia Neo IV Beta Japan and Morelia II Japan, these boots deliver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eunmatched touch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"560\"\u003elightweight agility\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eprecision fit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with premium K-Leather uppers and meticulous Japanese build quality — perfect for players who demand supreme feel and performance on firm ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mizuno-morelia-ii-japan-fg-blackwhitechinese-red","title":"Mizuno Morelia II Made In Japan FG - Black \/ White \/ Chinese Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMizuno Morelia II Made in Japan FG\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eControl the game in pure perfection with Mizuno Morelia II Japan FG football boots in Black\/White\/Chinese Red, which bear the ultimate hallmark of quality, Made in Japan, to give you confidence in every touch. For a heritage look, this colourway features the traditional foldover tongue with classic Mizuno branding.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEmbracing their “Kaizen” philosophy of continuous improvement, Mizuno have made some upgrades to the Morelia II in honour of the legendary boot’s 40th year.The upper borrows a couple of elements from the Neo series, adopting suede for the inner lining and thinner laces for a comfortable, streamlined fit. The classically styled soleplate, meanwhile, is now made using a lighter plastic, and there are no rivets coming through from the outsole, further saving weight.Those changes make for an even more premium feel on pitch, and you’ll appreciate the lightness as you shift through the gears. Otherwise, it’s the Morelia II you already know and love, with that plush K-leather producing an unmistakable, unrivalled touch on the ball.The Made in Japan edition is the best of the best, made to the same specs as pro players and lasted for 24 hours rather than the standard 20 minutes.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMorelia\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA favourite of boot aficionados since 1985, the Morelia oozes class in every respect.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt’s Mizuno’s most famous boot and for good reason: between the luxurious upper and iconic styling, you have a combo that’s fit to grace any pitch.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIts lightweight, foot-hugging design was originally created to serve the needs of South American players, who grew up playing barefoot and craved a similar feeling once they turned pro.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNo surprise, then, that it’s been seen on the feet of some of Brazil’s best players over the years. Most notably, perhaps, Rivaldo, who loved the quality of touch it provided and used it to devastating effect. Remember his hat-trick of outrageous strikes against Valencia? That was the Morelia.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe classic Morelia remains available today, updated with a few subtle improvements to keep pace with the modern game, while the Morelia Neo supercharges the boot with the latest tech, adding an extra burst of speed thanks to its precision-engineered soleplate and streamlined upper.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMizuno\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKnown for their quality and craftsmanship, Mizuno football boots are the pinnacle of boot design for many players. That’s especially the case with their “Made in Japan” leather boots, which are handcrafted from the most premium materials. 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