Mizuno wide football boots are mostly the Morelia II and the Monarcida Neo III: kangaroo leather, a separate tongue and deep lacing give you room and plenty of adjustment. The Morelia Neo V Beta, with its knit midfoot, is narrow to medium, and the Alpha III is a knit speed boot of medium width. In Europe the Monarcida Neo III Select is sold as wide fit.
Below you will find how Mizuno boots fit in width and length, which lines are wide, medium or narrow, what the tiers mean and which size to take. The list at the top of this page shows every Mizuno we rate for wide feet.
Mizuno lasts sit close to the foot, but they 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 differ. A British source says Mizuno runs slightly narrower than UK sizing and that half a size up is usual, while the Morelia Neo runs long. That is why we look at each line separately, as you will see below.
For extra wide feet Mizuno makes a Wide and an SW (super wide) version of the Monarcida Neo III, but they have mostly been seen in Asia and the United States. Whether they are in stock in the UK or Ireland is not certain. You can read more on our page about extra wide football boots.
Which Mizuno lines are wide, medium or narrow?
Our verdicts are based on manufacturer information, shop fit notes and player experience. We do not run lab tests.
Wide: Mizuno Morelia II
The Morelia II (Japan, Elite and Pro) 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 boot close well. It fits true to size. The leather stretches and moulds to your foot.
The toe box is low and can rub on high or long toes, so it suits high toes less well. The soleplate is slightly narrow in the forefoot for a very wide foot. It is suitable for 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. Our guide to breaking in football boots explains how to go about it.
Wide on a smaller budget: Mizuno Monarcida Neo III
The Monarcida Neo III is the entry-level line, modelled on the Morelia Neo. The Elite has a kangaroo leather forefoot, a U-shaped throat and deep lacing, and came out as the best fit in one test. The Select has soft synthetic leather and is described by Mizuno itself as wide fit.
There is a junior version too. It is a good choice for wide feet on a tight budget and for children. If you want top materials, look at the Morelia.
Medium to narrow: Morelia Neo V and Alpha
The Morelia Neo V Beta has thinner kangaroo leather in the forefoot and, on the Beta, a knit midfoot that wraps tightly. It is narrow to medium, runs about a quarter size long and you stay with your normal size. The heel lock is one of its strongest points.
The Beta is not suitable for wide, flat or high-volume feet. A retailer places the Neo III Elite on its list for wide feet because of the separate tongue and deep lacing, while an independent test says that does not apply to the Neo V with knit. We follow the independent test for the Neo V and leave the Neo IV and III as normal with generous lacing. The successor to the Neo III is described under Mizuno Morelia Neo IV and III.
The Alpha III is a knit speed boot of medium width, with a tapered midfoot and a slightly higher toe box with about a quarter size of room. The tongue is knit and less adjustable. If you sit between two sizes, take the smaller one for a match fit.
For wider or flatter feet stay with your normal size. If your feet spill 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 better shape |
Most mouldable and comfortable, but the top of the range |
| Elite |
Kangaroo leather in the forefoot |
Stretches and moulds to the foot |
| Pro |
Cheaper leather or synthetic, same construction |
Stretches less |
| Select and Club |
Soft synthetic leather, entry level |
Least mouldable, Select is sold as wide fit |
On the Morelia II, the Pro and Club have the same construction according to the sources available, but they stretch less, so a Pro needs a bit more care with sizing. No source confirms that all tiers share the same last. We work on the assumption of the same last per line.
Sources differ, so look at each line.
- Morelia II: true to size. The leather stretches and moulds.
- Morelia Neo V: runs about a quarter size long, so stay with your normal size. Do not go down.
- Alpha III: between two sizes, take the smaller for a match fit. With wider or flatter feet stay with your normal size.
- Monarcida Neo III: true to size.
With leather, the best approach is to try your normal size and decide after that. Do not automatically take a size up for width: that gives heel slip. For a personal top three use the football boot adviser.
The Monarcida Neo III Select exists as a junior and is sold as wide fit. That makes it one of the few junior boots with a width label in Europe. You will find more about size, growing room and other junior models on our page on wide fit kids football boots.
If no Mizuno fits, you can 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). Our page on adidas for wide feet shows the adidas options.
- For leather: the adidas Copa Icon 2 and Copa Mundial are the other kangaroo leather choices. Our page on leather football boots for wide feet covers them.
- For narrow feet: the Nike Mercurial and adidas F50 are narrower than the Morelia II.
Most Mizuno wide options come in FG and AG soleplates, with the Select also in TF. On soft, wet winter grass, remember that leather gets heavier when wet. For 3G and 4G pitches, check that the colourway you want exists with an AG soleplate, because not every one does.