Mizuno wide soccer cleats are mostly the Morelia II and the Monarcida Neo III: kangaroo leather, a separate tongue and deep lacing give room and adjustment. The Morelia Neo V Beta, with knit in the midfoot, is narrow to medium, and the Alpha III is a knit speed cleat of average width. The Monarcida Neo III Select is sold as wide fit.
Below you will read how Mizuno cleats fit in width and length, which lines are wide, normal or narrow, what the tiers mean and which size to pick. The list at the top of this page shows every Mizuno model we rate for wide feet.
How do Mizuno soccer cleats fit in width and length?
Mizuno lasts sit close to the foot but follow the shape of the foot. It is a brand with a lot of leather, and leather gives after break-in. The Made in Japan versions are lasted for 24 hours according to sources, with softer leather and a better shape.
On size, sources disagree. A British source says Mizuno runs a bit narrower than the stated size and that half a size up is common, while the Morelia Neo runs long. So we look at size per line, as you will see below.
For extra wide feet, Mizuno has a Wide and a super wide (SW) version of the Monarcida Neo III, but these have mostly been seen in Asia and the United States. Whether your size is in stock is uncertain. You can read more on our page about extra wide soccer cleats.
Which Mizuno lines are wide, normal or narrow?
These judgments rest on manufacturer information and independent fit tests.
Wide: Mizuno Morelia II
The Morelia II (Japan, Elite and Pro tiers) has kangaroo leather in the Japan and Elite versions, a separate tongue, deep lacing and a slightly wider last. Sources call it suitable for both wide and narrow feet, because the lacing lets the cleat close well. It fits true to size. The leather stretches and shapes itself to the foot.
The toe box is low and can rub on high or long toes, so it suits high toes less well. The plate is a little narrow in the forefoot for a very wide foot. It suits a wide forefoot, a wide or narrow heel, flat feet and a high instep through the separate tongue, with the caveat of the low toe box. You have to be willing to break it in.
Wide on a budget: Mizuno Monarcida Neo III
The Monarcida Neo III is the entry line, modeled on the Morelia Neo. The Elite has a kangaroo leather forefoot, a U-shaped throat and deep lacing, and came out as best fit in one test. The Select has soft synthetic leather and is described by Mizuno itself as wide fit.
There is also a youth version. It is a good choice for wide feet on a smaller budget and for kids. If you want top materials, look at the Morelia.
Normal to narrow: Morelia Neo V and Alpha
The Morelia Neo V Beta has thinner kangaroo leather in the forefoot and a knit midfoot that wraps tightly. It is narrow to medium, runs about a quarter size long and you stay with your regular size. The heel lock is one of its strongest points.
The Beta is not suitable for wide, flat or high-volume feet. One retailer lists the Neo III Elite among wide-foot cleats because of its separate tongue and deep lacing, while an independent test says this does not hold for the knit Neo V. We follow the independent test for the Neo V and keep the earlier Morelia Neo IV and III as normal width with generous lacing, since earlier generations had a separate tongue and deep lacing and gave more room than the newest.
The Alpha III is a knit speed cleat of average width, with a shaped midfoot and a slightly higher toe box that leaves about a quarter size of room. The tongue is knit and less adjustable. If you are between two sizes and want a match-day fit, go for the smaller one.
For wider or flatter feet, stay with your regular size. If your foot hangs over the edge of a standard soleplate, it will not fit.
What is the difference between Japan, Elite, Pro and Select?
Mizuno uses its own names per line: Made in Japan, Elite, Pro and Select or Club.
| Tier |
What changes |
What it means for fit |
| Made in Japan |
Made in Japan, softer leather and a better shape |
Most moldable and comfortable, but the most expensive |
| Elite |
Kangaroo leather in the forefoot |
Stretches and shapes itself to the foot |
| Pro |
Cheaper leather or synthetic, same construction |
Stretches less |
| Select and Club |
Soft synthetic, entry level |
Least moldable, Select is sold as wide fit |
On the Morelia II, Pro and Club have the same construction according to the available sources, but they stretch less, so a Pro asks for a bit more care with size. No source confirms that all tiers share the same last. As a working assumption we treat each line as having one last. For tiers across brands, see our guide to Elite, Pro, Academy and Club.
What size Mizuno soccer cleats should you buy for wide feet?
Sources differ, so look per line.
- Morelia II: true to size. The leather stretches and shapes itself.
- Morelia Neo V: runs about a quarter size long, so stay with your regular size. Do not go down.
- Alpha III: between two sizes, take the smaller one for a match fit; with wider or flatter feet, your regular size.
- Monarcida Neo III: true to size.
With leather, it is best to try your regular size first and then decide. Do not automatically go a size up for width: that gives heel slip. For other brands and conversions, our size converter helps, and for a personal top three use the cleat advisor.
Mizuno wide soccer cleats for kids
The Monarcida Neo III Select exists as a youth cleat and is sold as wide fit. That makes it one of the few youth cleats with a width label. More on sizes, growing room and other youth models is on our page about wide kids soccer cleats.
Alternatives to Mizuno wide soccer cleats
If no Mizuno fits, look at these alternatives.
- For wide feet: Puma King 20, Nike Phantom 6, adidas Copa Pure IV with laces and New Balance 442 (also in 2E).
- For leather: adidas Copa Icon 2 and Copa Mundial are the other kangaroo leather choices. See our overview of leather soccer cleats for wide feet.
- For narrow feet: Nike Mercurial and adidas F50 are narrower than the Morelia II.