Once again- great reviews... Having sold boots and other shoes for many years and even as I am about to play some footie for my old school later today- fit is first and foremost regardless of any brand preferrence. Quick "hack"- moist leather becomes quite "pliable", so I suggest running your leather boots under an outdoor tap (while wearing them), as you christen them- Eyeball the boots befor you make your choice... If you have narrow feet- choose a pair that has that tapered shape. If you have broad feet- look for a pair that suits you and see if they come in varied widths... Those laceless newer boots with (neoprene) built-in "sox/socks", tend to be tricky with those who have high insteps... Also remember to try them on fully wrapped and with any ankle supports and full shinguards and match socks/sox...the feel is totally different from just a pair of crews on... Many of the boots we see have pro calibre and weekend warrior variants... Buy what your budget can afford and ensure the soles offer the "grip" relative to the surface you will be playing on... Very few people endure playing in soft ground boots (traditional six pegs), on pitches that are hard/firm and many artificial turf pitches forbid those boots anyhow... Likewise- you will find yourselves moonwalking on a soft, wet, grassy pitch if your soles do not suit those pitches... Hope these few pointers add to your post and help everybody... I make no superior claims- just sharing years of experience from playing since 1976 and sales since the 1990s😂
Genuinely curious why you havent reviewed any ASICS boots in a long time? I still remember when you reviewed the DS Light X-Fly 2 K and convinced me to buy them. That was one of the greatest boots I’ve ever had the pleasure of wearing.
I really do appreciate how josh mentions the tapering of the toe box in the gx. Yes tbey are great boots that are very wide and super comfortable, however the extreme tapering and pinching of the toe box for me is such a werid decision tl have especially if the boot is design for comfort and width. Liking thay boot reslly depneds om the shape of your foot.
I have been trying to buy the Mizuno Morelia 2’s MIJ in the teal blue color but Mizuno dont offer that color on their website, was that a limited time color / special edition? Thanks…
Can i ask for your insight on the copa mundial? I have a few older pairs(samba copa mundial) and i see now in the description on the adidas site, it says K-Leather FOREFOOT. And nothing more. Very iffy🤧
He made a video comparing this over 10 years ago I believe. In short the difference in quality is somewhat noticeable but debatable whether it’s worth the additional 100 dollars. He thinks it’s reasonable to stick with the elite model.
MIJ leather is noticeably softer out of the box and undeniably better quality overall. Having said that, the Elites, especially after some break-in time, are still fantastic!
Nothing that is overly similar to be honest. I like the Morelia 2 as an alternative, but there are obviously some big differences when compared to the Legend 9
The soleplate for me completely ruins the Morelia 2. I bought it because of the raving reviews on this channel and others, but it just didn't work for me. Soleplate is genuinely garbage. Too long for AG, and for FG the studs are too wide, not digging into the ground so you're practically running on the studs. Also the stitching where the tongue meets the forefoot was pressing on my toes. Not painful but very annoying. The Neo 4 needed a different insole to be wearable as stock one had a high arch and was painful. Surprised the Phantoms are there. The tapering of the toebox is too much. Even the mercurial 16's fit wide feet better. And the less said about the Tekela+ the better. NO volume in the forefoot at all. Toes are crushed. The regular non '+' fitted fine. No idea how people fit in them and the furons.
@@mattheusachadinha2704 For comfort I can't really, depends on your feet. Most comfortable out of the box for me is probably the Puma Ultra 5. I've only tried the MG version though
Then you absolutely don't have wide feet 😂 The preds causes instant pain both width wise and the toe box to the point I couldn't wear them for more than 5 minutes.
@@Dogsatpeak yes very comfortable and they fit perfectly because they can be adjusted due to them not having a one piece upper not to mention the leather is super soft and they are really durable
Hey Joma! Are the Copa Mundials really still made of k-leather as of this year? If it is true, i hope it stays that way. But also shame on adidas for not introducing k-leather on any other models, not even the recent predator mania remakes. Why withhold the use of k-leather when they still sell k-leather copa mundials 🤦♂️
They want their stuffs to be able sell to the California market which I understand because it is a big market but it’s stupid they made this change solely because of one market. Don’t get me wrong again I understand but honestly it’s annoying
@@chanchaniceman i understand that too. My biggest gripe is that they charge the same for less premium and available materials, when in the past cow leather has always been sold for less than kangaroo.
@@omrac I have nothing against calf skin or cow leather football boots and have enjoyed stuffs like the made in Italy Diadora brasil or the 2013 f50 adizeros aka adizero micoach 2 but I’ll definitely put up my hands and up say I agree with you. It’s just annoying when big brands don’t shave off the price by a tiny bit. Sure I can make a case for brands like Diadora and their calf skin versions of their made in Italy Brasil boots for charging the same as adidas does but those are tailored towards boot nerds/heads like us and the quality in those are 10x better than what Nike or adidas does with their leather boots.
I think you mean same or better than the Morelia 2, the neo 2 is not that comfortable, at least for me who has enormously wide feet. The Adler is much more comfortable yes but it depends from person to person
I have both the Morelia 2 MIJ and Adler horenso. Both super comfortable no break in time. But for me, the Morelia has a higher heel cup and plush feeling which I prefer.
@@Dshibli ye for sure. Horensos are thinner and more barefoot like. Morelias are a bit more padded. Yatagarashus have a higher heel and a bit more padding than the horenso so u might like those, although they arent quite as plush as the morelias
Would You Say The GX2 Pro with the flyknit upper has a Magista Obra 2 feel to it? And If Given The Choice Among Vapor 16/F50/Puma Ultra 5 Pro/Gx2 Pro which is best?
They are not the best selling boot rn they are not even in top 5,and yes the Copa is comfortable BUT morelia 2 mij is literally like walking on clouds not only is it softer but a loooot lighter
@@Zaxstar007 They are the best selling, even currently. Ask the owner of any football shop, takedowns of mercs are the only thing that comes close in sales. And have both boots, and it is lighter, not that that matters for anything, but not more comfortable at all. Both my Morelia have synthetic tongues, and the part that flips over is stiff. Does not affect comfort, but it would have been better with a leather tongue
@@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw thank God we have advanced AI to search for us chatgpt mentions mercs,preds, and f50 there u go,the morelia 2 actually hugs ur feet easy better its like a sock the Mundial are simply outdated the lateral stability is terrible the soleplate even worse the don't get me started about the stretching
@@Zaxstar007 🤣🤣🤣 your source is an AI!? That is not proof, thst is just mostly gen z. Go talk to the owner of any football shop you can find and ask them what they sell most of. The answer will always be takedowns of current boots and the Copa Mundial. Also, you know very well the Copa Mundial has the exact same construction as the Morelia (only difference is the Morelia is made on an anatomical last). Both are kangaroo leather, both with traditional stitching, so the structure, then stability, is exactly the same. Copa Mundial stretches to the exact shape of your foot, zero dead space, but you buy a full size down. That was a result of being made on a last that is not economical. I love both, but you are having a laugh if you say the Morelia is so much better. You _prefer_ it, but they are both equal and use the same materials (k-leather, synthetic lining and heel liners, tpu plates, rivets and laces. Just a difference in build process. I prefer the Copa Mundial, but i cannot say they are better my wagyu leather or k-leather Morelias
Why I prefer the Morelia 2 more and it’s my main but the copa mundial is a pair I always have it in my game day bag. Whether it’s the main boot for the day’s game or back up,I say the copa mundial is a boot people should wear once in their life
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I’m debuting my Mizuno Morelia MIJ turf boots tomorrow. Looking forward to not having blisters on my toes from mercurial turf boots 🙌
Once again- great reviews...
Having sold boots and other shoes for many years and even as I am about to play some footie for my old school later today- fit is first and foremost regardless of any brand preferrence.
Quick "hack"- moist leather becomes quite "pliable", so I suggest running your leather boots under an outdoor tap (while wearing them), as you christen them-
Eyeball the boots befor you make your choice...
If you have narrow feet- choose a pair that has that tapered shape.
If you have broad feet- look for a pair that suits you and see if they come in varied widths...
Those laceless newer boots with (neoprene) built-in "sox/socks", tend to be tricky with those who have high insteps...
Also remember to try them on fully wrapped and with any ankle supports and full shinguards and match socks/sox...the feel is totally different from just a pair of crews on...
Many of the boots we see have pro calibre and weekend warrior variants...
Buy what your budget can afford and ensure the soles offer the "grip" relative to the surface you will be playing on...
Very few people endure playing in soft ground boots (traditional six pegs), on pitches that are hard/firm and many artificial turf pitches forbid those boots anyhow...
Likewise- you will find yourselves moonwalking on a soft, wet, grassy pitch if your soles do not suit those pitches...
Hope these few pointers add to your post and help everybody...
I make no superior claims- just sharing years of experience from playing since 1976 and sales since the 1990s😂
The f50 Messi’s are surprisingly comfortable, I’m glad I got my hands on a pair
Any chance you can review some of the recent ASICS boots?
He won't review boots not sold in the West unfortunately. But ASICS boots are definitely among the best for comfort
Unless he can get a pair from eBay or other resell sites
Any chances of Josh making a review on Asics football boots are quite slim
Copa in white and black looks sick! Glad i picked it up
Genuinely curious why you havent reviewed any ASICS boots in a long time? I still remember when you reviewed the DS Light X-Fly 2 K and convinced me to buy them. That was one of the greatest boots I’ve ever had the pleasure of wearing.
i think it comes down to thier availabiliity, since you can mostly only get them in asia or from asia through ebay
@@reignAims you can easily order them online though
The Diadora brasil OG is easily the most comfy I've worn!
Do they make these for youth/kids/jr?
I really do appreciate how josh mentions the tapering of the toe box in the gx. Yes tbey are great boots that are very wide and super comfortable, however the extreme tapering and pinching of the toe box for me is such a werid decision tl have especially if the boot is design for comfort and width. Liking thay boot reslly depneds om the shape of your foot.
Josh are we able to get a review of the Adidas f50 pro indoor
Should I get the Morelia Neo 4 MIJ AG or the Alpha MIJ AG?
Really struggling to decide between the two.
@ Mizuno, please make all your boots in AG
They do. Hard part is finding them.😢
They are almost always full conical studs anyway
The conical studs stud pattern they use works well on AG tbh
@@LoXHumaNwhich ones in particular would you say?
@@shamreazahmed8170especially the morelia line be it the morelia 2 or morelia neo 4
Always happy to see Sanic make an appearance.
I have been trying to buy the Mizuno Morelia 2’s MIJ in the teal blue color but Mizuno dont offer that color on their website, was that a limited time color / special edition? Thanks…
Try Tokyo football from Singapore. Then have some left over in smaller sizes. And yes it was limited.
Can you do a review on vapor 16 and predator with tounge in same vid?
Josh, can you make a review with the new updated cushion on the new morelia sala elite indoor version?
Can i ask for your insight on the copa mundial? I have a few older pairs(samba copa mundial) and i see now in the description on the adidas site, it says K-Leather FOREFOOT. And nothing more. Very iffy🤧
The midfoot is not k-leather anymore. A downgrade.
Can you make a comfortable boot playlist in your channel?
are there any boots similar to adidas edge .3 from acouple years ago. i really enjoyed to fit and feel and overall comfort of those boots.
Josh, is there a big difference between the Morelia MIJ and the Morelia Elite? Not sure I can afford to drop $300+ on any boot…
He made a video comparing this over 10 years ago I believe. In short the difference in quality is somewhat noticeable but debatable whether it’s worth the additional 100 dollars. He thinks it’s reasonable to stick with the elite model.
Never tried them, but you can find some morelia M8 for less than £200. It will probably be higher on the dollar.
MIJ leather is noticeably softer out of the box and undeniably better quality overall. Having said that, the Elites, especially after some break-in time, are still fantastic!
@@Soccerreviewsforyou thank you! 🙏
@@abdouibrahimdaher3894 that’s come out to about $270 which is about the same… what is the difference between the M8 and the MIJ or Elite’s?
Any boot that’s the closest or better than the Tiempo legend 9 elites?
Nothing that is overly similar to be honest. I like the Morelia 2 as an alternative, but there are obviously some big differences when compared to the Legend 9
Do you recommend the F50 For wide feet?? i think i need to size up on the f50 It fit super tight on the middle of my feet side
They aren’t narrow boots by any means. If you’re having to size up in a boot to make them fit though, they probably aren’t the right ones for you.
THE MIZUNO MORELIA IS A TRUTH SIZE OR IS RUNNING SMALL? IT'S TOO MUCH MONEY TO MAKE A WRONG SIZE.
THANKS!
They run true to size 👍
@@Soccerreviewsforyou thank you
The soleplate for me completely ruins the Morelia 2. I bought it because of the raving reviews on this channel and others, but it just didn't work for me. Soleplate is genuinely garbage. Too long for AG, and for FG the studs are too wide, not digging into the ground so you're practically running on the studs. Also the stitching where the tongue meets the forefoot was pressing on my toes. Not painful but very annoying. The Neo 4 needed a different insole to be wearable as stock one had a high arch and was painful. Surprised the Phantoms are there. The tapering of the toebox is too much. Even the mercurial 16's fit wide feet better. And the less said about the Tekela+ the better. NO volume in the forefoot at all. Toes are crushed. The regular non '+' fitted fine. No idea how people fit in them and the furons.
What boots would you recommend then?
@@mattheusachadinha2704 For comfort I can't really, depends on your feet. Most comfortable out of the box for me is probably the Puma Ultra 5. I've only tried the MG version though
@@tn7328did you try ag ultra? I heard they are wider than mg and fg, is that true?
What about NB 442 V2 Pro ?
It's his interpretation.....it's down to you as the player/goalie to determine what is comfortable to you.
Is the Copa mundial still full k-leather?
Yes it is
@Soccerreviewsforyou josh, have you review the morelia m8?
i have a wide ass foot …. the predator elites fit like a dream
Really? The toe box was too narrow for me and my feet are probably average width
@@LoXHumaN damn thats crazy all the boots ive tried are too narrow and if i go up half a size theyre too long where the preds just fit
Then you absolutely don't have wide feet 😂 The preds causes instant pain both width wise and the toe box to the point I couldn't wear them for more than 5 minutes.
The Morelia Neos (non beta version) changed my life fr
What you mean by that ? Are they more comfortable
@@Dogsatpeak yes very comfortable and they fit perfectly because they can be adjusted due to them not having a one piece upper not to mention the leather is super soft and they are really durable
Asics ultrezza?
Josh bring back the memes! #BackDaMemes!
Hey Joma! Are the Copa Mundials really still made of k-leather as of this year? If it is true, i hope it stays that way. But also shame on adidas for not introducing k-leather on any other models, not even the recent predator mania remakes. Why withhold the use of k-leather when they still sell k-leather copa mundials 🤦♂️
They want their stuffs to be able sell to the California market which I understand because it is a big market but it’s stupid they made this change solely because of one market. Don’t get me wrong again I understand but honestly it’s annoying
@@chanchaniceman i understand that too. My biggest gripe is that they charge the same for less premium and available materials, when in the past cow leather has always been sold for less than kangaroo.
The Copa Mundial is still kangaroo leather as far as I know
@@omrac I have nothing against calf skin or cow leather football boots and have enjoyed stuffs like the made in Italy Diadora brasil or the 2013 f50 adizeros aka adizero micoach 2 but I’ll definitely put up my hands and up say I agree with you. It’s just annoying when big brands don’t shave off the price by a tiny bit. Sure I can make a case for brands like Diadora and their calf skin versions of their made in Italy Brasil boots for charging the same as adidas does but those are tailored towards boot nerds/heads like us and the quality in those are 10x better than what Nike or adidas does with their leather boots.
Adler?
Absolutely goated. Should easily be in this list. Assuming he hasnt tried them. Basically the same if not better than the morelia 2s
I think you mean same or better than the Morelia 2, the neo 2 is not that comfortable, at least for me who has enormously wide feet. The Adler is much more comfortable yes but it depends from person to person
@@similingun7985 yeye i ofcourse meant the morelia 2s. Neos are a different kind of boot. Too narrow for me aswell.
I have both the Morelia 2 MIJ and Adler horenso. Both super comfortable no break in time. But for me, the Morelia has a higher heel cup and plush feeling which I prefer.
@@Dshibli ye for sure. Horensos are thinner and more barefoot like. Morelias are a bit more padded. Yatagarashus have a higher heel and a bit more padding than the horenso so u might like those, although they arent quite as plush as the morelias
10:37 saying it’s by far the most comfortable is exaggerating. The 2011 leather f50 beats it hands down in comfortability and touch.
Nike Premier 3??
Comfortable for sure, but not top 10 for me
Why is tiempo not here 😮
They're comfortable boots, but not Top 10 for me.
Would You Say The GX2 Pro with the flyknit upper has a Magista Obra 2 feel to it? And If Given The Choice Among Vapor 16/F50/Puma Ultra 5 Pro/Gx2 Pro which is best?
They’re not dissimilar, but can I say that they remind of the Obra, not really. I’d lean towards the Mercs as far as Pro tier options go
What happened to the car channel?
Suprised the neo isnt higher on hist list
There’s no order to this list. It’s too hard to rank them when fit and preference varies so much from person to person
From kenya.....
The Copa Mundial is the most comfortable, there is a reason why they are still the best-selling boot, and the most sold boot of all time
They are not the best selling boot rn they are not even in top 5,and yes the Copa is comfortable BUT morelia 2 mij is literally like walking on clouds not only is it softer but a loooot lighter
@@Zaxstar007 They are the best selling, even currently. Ask the owner of any football shop, takedowns of mercs are the only thing that comes close in sales. And have both boots, and it is lighter, not that that matters for anything, but not more comfortable at all. Both my Morelia have synthetic tongues, and the part that flips over is stiff. Does not affect comfort, but it would have been better with a leather tongue
@@JonathanRodriguez-nz9nw thank God we have advanced AI to search for us chatgpt mentions mercs,preds, and f50 there u go,the morelia 2 actually hugs ur feet easy better its like a sock the Mundial are simply outdated the lateral stability is terrible the soleplate even worse the don't get me started about the stretching
@@Zaxstar007 🤣🤣🤣 your source is an AI!? That is not proof, thst is just mostly gen z. Go talk to the owner of any football shop you can find and ask them what they sell most of. The answer will always be takedowns of current boots and the Copa Mundial. Also, you know very well the Copa Mundial has the exact same construction as the Morelia (only difference is the Morelia is made on an anatomical last). Both are kangaroo leather, both with traditional stitching, so the structure, then stability, is exactly the same. Copa Mundial stretches to the exact shape of your foot, zero dead space, but you buy a full size down. That was a result of being made on a last that is not economical. I love both, but you are having a laugh if you say the Morelia is so much better. You _prefer_ it, but they are both equal and use the same materials (k-leather, synthetic lining and heel liners, tpu plates, rivets and laces. Just a difference in build process. I prefer the Copa Mundial, but i cannot say they are better my wagyu leather or k-leather Morelias
Why I prefer the Morelia 2 more and it’s my main but the copa mundial is a pair I always have it in my game day bag. Whether it’s the main boot for the day’s game or back up,I say the copa mundial is a boot people should wear once in their life
Them Skechers are surprisingly comfy tho
Very comfortable! Top 15 for sure
Give a top 10 comfortable budget boots like Academy versions
PUMA ULTRA 5 ULTIMATE ? BAD ANALISIS
First to comment🎉🎉🎉
Another certified SR4U banger
Dang I remember when Copa Mundiales were $99 🥲 now they’re $180 sheesh
The price has been increased 3 or 4 times over the years. They used to be sub $100 boots!
the Morelia Neo 4 has the most uncomfortable heel I’ve ever experienced in a football boot, such a shame because everything else is so good 😭🥲
If we are talking heels asics is king the neo 4 u either love the heel or it destroyes ur heel
Hm. 🤔 Not my experience at all. The exact opposite for me. 🤷♂️