Mizuno Alpha Pro AS
The Alpha is the pinnacle of speed cleats, combining a super-light, layered synthetic upper with responsive cushioning to make sure you come out on top in any kind of footrace.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.
Cleat Class - Intro
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
• Synthetic layered upper provides lightweight comfort and perfect touch
• Engineered Fit Last Neo – same shape as Morelia Neo 3
• Rearfoot cushioning offers energy return for forward propulsion
• Barefoot insole half-board for barefoot feel
• ZeroGlide Lite sockliner for increased foot hold and maximum comfort
• AS (Astro Training) soleplate provides traction on Astroturf
• 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.
Turf
Turf, a synthetic-grass surface, usually applies to Astro Turf (sand or water-based). Playing on turf surfaces requires less cleat penetration, which is similar to the needs of a hard ground sole plate, and features a solid rubber outsole with numerous, small multidirectional lugs.
Turf cleats are also appropriate for play on very dry natural surfaces, hard dirt pitches or gravel.
