When Mizuno label a boot with “MIJ”, you are immediately entitled to associate them with extreme quality. “Made In Japan” basically means that the boots are handcrafted in Japan without stressing out about how long it takes to piece them together. Digging a little deeper, each pair is placed and shaped …
Read More »What Soccer Boots Are Actually Worth +$250?
I’ve had some interesting conversations lately surrounding boots and one question that stood out was based on whether or not high-end boot price were worth the money. If I HAD to buy a pair that cost +$250 or more, which pairs would they be? Given the current market, and the fact I’m always …
Read More »Mizuno Morelia Neo “MIJ” – Fresh New Colorways Arrive
We have talked a lot about the Mizuno Morelia Neo in recent times, but we haven’t hit on the MIJ (or “Made in Japan”) version all too often. Well, Mizuno are back with a fresh array of vivid colorways that highlight the positives of the speed-hybrid range. The purpose of …
Read More »What Are The Best Boots For Summer Soccer?
We are in the midst of summer soccer and it seems like boot options are ever increasing, with new silos and colorways hitting the market at a very rapid pace. It can all get a little confusing, especially when you factor in new upper materials and a rash of radical …
Read More »Up Close: Mizuno Morelia Neo Goes Blaze Red
When it comes to boots suited to fix your need for traditional performance in a heritage package, the Mizuno Morelia Neo sits as one of the prime options. Added to the classic package is this extremely vibrant Blaze Red colorway and it is tasty. From a distance, they have a …
Read More »Black Friday Madness for Mizuno Fans
Are you a Mizuno fan? Let’s face it of course you are! We’re all Mizuno fans, I mean we campaigned for ages to convince them to make their boots easily available to us North Americans. Now that they’re here and readily available there’s a Black Friday deal to be had …
Read More »It Happened – Mizuno Boots Now Available on Soccer.com!
The final step in the quest to get Mizuno boots on the US market has finally happened – they are now available to buy on soccer.com! It all started in 2011 when we pushed our “Bring Mizuno to the US Petition“. Several thousand of you signed and the wheels went in …
Read More »The “Brazilian” Mizuno Morelia Neo Unboxed
Without a doubt, one of the classiest looking boots on display this summer in Brazil belonged to Mizuno, in the form of their Dazzling Blue/Bolt version of the Morelia Neo. Front and center wearing them was Hulk, and although he didn’t light the fire many Brazilians expected, he did play …
Read More »World Cup Boot Recap Day 1 – Hypervenom Steals the Show
Good evening (unless you’re reading this Monday morning, in which case, Good Morning put the kettle on would ya) and welcome to the first edition of the World Cup Boot Recap. Your one stop shop for the skinny on what boot is making a splash at in the humid climes …
Read More »Mizuno Morelia Neo Review
With Mizuno now a contender on the US market, it is a prime time for us to get testing the boots currently available to buy. First up is a boot I have personally being bursting at the seams to get my hands on over the past few months – the …
Read More »Top 10 Performing Soccer Cleats Of 2013
How could we round out the year without bringing to you our list of the best of the best boots from 2013. It has been an extremely tough process whittling down the list, with a definite 5 other boots that could easily have cracked their way into the top 10. …
Read More »They Have Arrived – Mizuno Boots Available in the US!
The long wait is over; finally Mizuno boots are officially available for purchase in the US. It has been a long wait for many players who have been craving the high performing boots, only available before December 2nd by ordering them from overseas. Over the past 3 years, we have …
Read More »Nike, Adidas, Puma – Which Brand Comes Next?
The soccer boot world has been largely dominated by the actions of three “dominant” companies. The big three- Nike, Adidas, and Puma are the boots that you see on almost all pro players. Even in grade school leagues, kids wear the big cat logo, the swoosh, or the three stripes. …
Read More »Mizuno Morelia Neo – The review
The main selling point for the Mizuno Morelia Neo that they are one of the lightest kangaroo leather boots on the market, weighing a very impressive 170grams. A common opinion on lightweight models is that companies sacrifice durability and comfort in order to shed the weight of the boots. Having previously worn …
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