Mizuno Alpha Made in Japan FG
The Alpha is the pinnacle of speed cleats, combining a super-light, layered synthetic upper with responsive Enerzy foam to make sure you come out on top in any kind of footrace.Borrowed from Mizuno’s most popular running shoes, Enerzy returns a huge amount of energy whenever your foot meets the ground, propelling you forward quickly and efficiently. It’s highly resilient, too, providing cushioning at the rearfoot to keep you comfortable throughout the 90 minutes and beyond.The upper’s five-layer construction is the other key to the Alpha’s fast, lightweight feel. You’ve got a suede-like lining and a sponge layer for comfort, a skeletal frame for support, a stretchy woven layer for an adaptable fit, and a thin PU outer layer for touch. All engineered with typical Mizuno precision.Sitting at the apex of the Alpha range, the Made In Japan edition boasts Mizuno’s springy KaRVO RS insole board, which makes the cleat even quicker, especially over the first few yards.
Cleat Class - Elite
Alpha
If you’re more familiar with the Japanese brand’s traditional leather offerings, the Alpha is a very different proposition, favoring a light and fast feel above all. It is, though, crafted with the same care and attention that Mizuno afford every cleat they make, and there’s a Made in Japan edition available for you true cleat aficionados.
Thanks to some clever engineering, the Alpha is extremely comfortable too, utilizing a layered design with soft sponge and texturing on the inside to keep your foot snugly in position. Unlike many of today’s speed cleats, it also features a conventional tongue and lace setup for a more adaptable fit, making it a great option for pacey players with wider feet.
Mizuno
Their longest-serving cleat, 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 Rebula, their control-focused cleat, while the Monarcida range offers a more affordable alternative to the Morelia.
Features
• Made In Japan edition
• Engineered Fit Last Neo – same shape as Morelia Neo 3
• Synthetic layered upper provides lightweight comfort and perfect touch
• Enerzy rearfoot cushioning offers energy return for forward propulsion
• KaRVO RS insole board provides springy feel and fast acceleration
• ZeroGlide removable “Alpha Mesh” sockliner for increased foot hold and maximum comfort
• Nylon soleplate with TPU triangular cleats for best combination of straight-line speed and agility
• FG soleplate provides traction on firm, natural ground
• Weight: 195g
Ground Type Guide
Selecting the correct sole plate for the surface you are playing on is crucial, not only for the performance and longevity of your cleats, but also to avoid the risk of injury.
Using an outsole that isn't designed specifically for the surface on which you are playing may cause premature wear and/or damage that will not be deemed as a fault of manufacture and will prevent the retailer accepting them for a refund or exchange.
Firm Ground
Cleats with Firm Ground soleplates are only to be used on natural short-grass surfaces that is firm underfoot but may be slightly wet.
Designed specifically for this playing surface, they offer acceleration, comfort and enhanced traction, dispersing stud pressure evenly across the foot.
FG soleplates are fixed (not removable) and are used worldwide; wetter countries tend to use them spring to autumn.
FG cleats are not to be used on artificial ground (AG) surfaces as the construction is not designed for the extra friction.
FG cleats used on AG surfaces will invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.
