Mizuno Morelia II Made in Japan FG
Control 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.
Embracing 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.
Morelia
A favourite of boot aficionados since 1985, the Morelia oozes class in every respect.
It’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.
Its 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.
No 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.
The 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.
Mizuno
Known 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. They’re so good, some players won’t wear anything else.
Their longest-serving boot, the Morelia, was originally developed in the 80s to offer a lightweight, natural feel to South Americans who’d grown up playing barefoot. The idea was to showcase their flair, touch, and skill, and that’s still the thinking with the modern Morelia, whether you choose the Morelia Neo with its advanced tech or the classic, ever-comfortable Morelia II.
The Mizuno collection also includes the Alpha, their speed-focused boot, while the Monarcida range offers a more affordable alternative to the Morelia.
Features
• 40th Anniversary edition celebrates four decades of a legendary boot
• Classic colourway with foldover tongue
• K-leather upper; soft “BareFoot” synthetic leather around shoe opening
• Suede inner lining, thinner 4mm laces – same as Neo IV Beta
• Upgraded, stronger high-density micro-taffeta prevents stretching
• Engineered Fit Last
• Internal heel counter
• Lightweight “Septon” soleplate
• Made In Japan edition – lasted for 24 hours
• Approximately 10 grams lighter than previous model
• Laces made from more than 90% recycled content
• FG soleplate designed for use on firm, natural ground surfaces
• Weight (Approx.): 205g (UK8)
