Designed for rugby players seeking to elevate their performance on firm ground, the Mizuno Morelia Neo IV Pro delivers an exceptional blend of touch, comfort, and stability. While optimized for firm ground, ensuring top-tier grip and a locked-in fit, its specialized sole plate means it's best suited for its intended surface. Key features include premium K-leather for excellent ball feel, lightweight synthetic details for agility, and a ZEROGLIDE LITE Sockliner for superior foot hold.
Premium K-leather Upper: Provides exceptional durability and an excellent touch on the ball, molding to your foot for a personalized fit.
Lightweight Synthetic Details: Integrated into the design to reduce overall weight, enhancing agility and speed without compromising support.
ZEROGLIDE LITE Sockliner: Engineered to minimize foot slippage inside the boot, ensuring a locked-in fit, boosting comfort, and enhancing control during quick movements.
TPU Outsole: Specifically designed for firm ground, offering top-tier grip and stability for explosive acceleration and sharp turns.
New Lace Eyelet Structure: Improves the overall fit by allowing for more uniform lacing pressure, which helps to reduce creasing and ensures a snug, adaptive feel.
Lace-up Design: Allows for a customizable and secure fit, accommodating various foot shapes for optimal comfort and performance.
Enhanced Ball Touch: Premium K-leather offers superior feel and control.
Secure Fit: ZEROGLIDE LITE Sockliner and new lace eyelets ensure feet stay locked in.
Optimal Grip and Stability: TPU outsole provides reliable traction on firm ground surfaces.
Durable Construction: High-quality materials promise longevity through rigorous play.
Versatile Use: Suitable for both demanding training sessions and competitive match-day performance.
Surface Specific: Primarily designed for firm ground, performance may be compromised on other surfaces like artificial grass or soft ground.
Material Care: K-leather requires specific cleaning and maintenance to preserve its quality and lifespan.
Enhanced Ball Touch: Premium K-leather offers superior feel and control.
Secure Fit: ZEROGLIDE LITE Sockliner and new lace eyelets ensure feet stay locked in.
Optimal Grip and Stability: TPU outsole provides reliable traction on firm ground surfaces.
Durable Construction: High-quality materials promise longevity through rigorous play.
Versatile Use: Suitable for both demanding training sessions and competitive match-day performance.
Surface Specific: Primarily designed for firm ground, performance may be compromised on other surfaces like artificial grass or soft ground.
Material Care: K-leather requires specific cleaning and maintenance to preserve its quality and lifespan.
The Mizuno Morelia Neo IV Pro boots are engineered for dynamic play on firm natural grass pitches. The premium K-leather upper provides an almost barefoot feel, allowing for precise ball control and an excellent touch during dribbling, passing, and shooting. This material also naturally conforms to your foot over time, offering a bespoke fit that enhances comfort and responsiveness.
The TPU outsole is the backbone of the boot's performance on firm ground. Its stud configuration is optimized to deliver aggressive traction, allowing for quick bursts of speed, sudden changes in direction, and stable footing during scrums and rucks. The rigid yet flexible sole plate ensures efficient energy transfer from foot to ground, maximizing your power.
The ZEROGLIDE LITE Sockliner works in tandem with the new lace eyelet structure to provide a superior, locked-in feel. This means less internal foot movement, reducing friction and the risk of blisters, while ensuring that all your power and precision are translated directly to your movements on the pitch. Whether you're making a crucial tackle, weaving through defenders, or kicking for touch, these boots are designed to support peak performance.
Lacing: Before your first use, ensure the laces are properly threaded through the new eyelet structure. This design is intended to reduce creasing and provide a more uniform, secure fit across the top of your foot. Experiment with different lacing tensions to find your optimal comfort and lockdown.
Break-in Period: K-leather boots typically require a short break-in period. Wear them for light training sessions initially to allow the leather to mold to your feet. This will enhance comfort and reduce the risk of blisters during intense play.
Surface: These boots are specifically designed for Firm Ground (FG) pitches. This refers to natural grass fields that are relatively dry and firm. Using them on artificial turf (AG), soft ground (SG), or extremely hard surfaces may reduce performance, increase wear, and potentially void any warranty.
Foot Type: The K-leather upper and lace-up design offer adaptability to a wide range of foot shapes. The ZEROGLIDE LITE Sockliner is universal in its benefit of reducing slippage.
Cleaning After Use: After each use, especially on muddy pitches, clean your boots. Use a soft brush to remove loose dirt from the upper and outsole. A damp cloth can then be used to wipe down the K-leather.
Drying: Do not dry your boots directly in sunlight, on a radiator, or with a hairdryer, as this can cause the leather to crack and harden. Instead, stuff them with newspaper to absorb moisture and maintain their shape, then allow them to air dry naturally in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Leather Conditioning: Periodically, use a leather conditioner specifically designed for football or rugby boots. This will help keep the K-leather supple, prevent cracking, and extend the life of the boots.
Storage: Store your boots in a cool, dry place. A boot bag can protect them from dust and scratches.