Still the best? - Mizuno Alpha 2 Japan - Review + On Feet
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
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While they might not have been the most popular "speed" boots, for the last 2 years, many would make the argument that the Mizuno Alpha Japan was the best "speed" boot money could buy! And you'd need a lot of it, because it's also been one of the most expensive boots on market, retailing for $320! We now have it's replacement, but can the best possibly get even better?
In today's video we take a closer look at the new Mizuno Alpha 2 Japan, the 2nd generation of their originally controversial, but now well respected, full synthetic "speed" boots. They're still made in Japan, still $320 and visually, not that different looking. So is this a copy, paste situation from Mizuno, or have they actually gone and made them even better? We discuss the good, the bad, how they differ from the originals, and ultimately conclude whether or not these are a step forward or a step backwards for arguably one of the greatest "speed" boots of all-time!
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This review is the best ive seen its way more detail than any other mizuno alpha 2 reviews
Definitely it was worth the wait
Legit wait for reviews from josh before I buy boots hey 🤣
Must be new here
I love Mizuno’s slow approach to making new models. They usually wait a couple years and do their best to keep everything that worked. Other brands throw out the baby with the bath water trying to find something new to advertise every year.
Been watching your reviews for 10 years now, crazy
Well already have an order on the OG alpha but will be buying the alpha 2
Just happy to see Mizuno sticking with their classic approach of just making subtle but meaningful changes rather than making forceful changes even though Mizuno can make these changes given it’s been two years but again they’re a brand that sticks to their central football boots philosophy of evolving
Alpha 1 MIJ were soo durable being it was synthetic. I play regularly two games a week and throw in a couple individual sessions. These things are durable. The quality of the forefoot carbon plate is solid. That thing after +1 year of wear is still perfectly attach the boot. Synthetic everhough it’s been beaten up and stepped on multiple times still durable and intact. Obviously the synthetic does kinda wear off through time but these things are build like a tank. Soleplate is great too. Very agressive on AG, no injuries yet due to cleat but after beating them up 1+ years part of the sole plate plastic by the synthetic is coming off but that largely due from a last minute slide tackle from someone. Although expensive, if you ever go to Asia for a trip. You can find these for $260 rather then $320 here in U.S. still worth the price. I’ve had mercurial vapor or other speed boots that aren’t too durable with the amount of damage and wear they take on. These are tough. Hard to go back. More upcoming colorways if these are a bit too flashy. White with metallic silver and a washed out metallic gold with nice different patterns
From a technical stand point, your reviews are always bangers🔥
Finally man.. been waiting
Thanks again Josh. These are expensive as hell given that I'm from the caribbean and the conversion rate is insane, but I'm gonna save for this and get them!!!
"Let your ambition roar louder than your doubts."
Both alpha 1 and 2 are the best fitting boots I’ve ever worn. I’m glad the 2 is finally here bc my first pair is finally giving out
Ill take your word for it and wait for a better colorway, great video joseah Bro the r
Expensive? Yes
Worth it? Yes
I got the new white and purple colorway and just wow. No break in period, so comfortable and the lockdown is insane thanks to the Zero Glide that wraps your foot. Super satisfying to hear and feel the ball ping off your foot. The touch on this is insane and the sole plate is perfect for FG and AG. They run truer to size, at least better than last models but if you want a snug fit go down half a size. Wish they made some more toned down colorways but that’s literally my only gripe.
They need to make the Wave Cup, Rebula and Morelia DNA readily available.. Also looking more forward to elite version of the alpha.
Wave Cups should 100% be an in-line model!
Yes pls do alpha 1 vs 2! ❤ i've changed all my boots to alpha 1 elites, cause i like them that much! Wanna see if i shld get the Alpha 2...
Pliability isn’t everything. Think there’s been an over obsession with softness and pliability in boots over the last 5-8 years. With each iteration considered softer and therefore “better” than the last. I like the new mercs but after wearing these I’ve realised how flimsy the knit-based upper feels. These feel way more structured, locked in and fit for purpose when comparing the two! And I love the less pliability. I reach for these every time.
What a striking launch colorway! 🌈 This is definitely one of those either you hate it or love it type of colorways imo! No in between 👀
They’re pretty wild in person! If you like a flashy boot, these are it
The colors they've released for this are insane
They're definitely flashy!
I just ordered the AG version. Can’t wait for them to arrive!
But Alpha 1 ?!
@@Dortiz116 Where? Didnot see any ag boot until now
lol where the AG?
@@parispierre10 ???
Cant wait for the DNA 2🔥
ATTENTION: Amazing boots, the zero glide interior, lacing system, exterior carvo plate and upper are premium! BUT it does run 1/2 size big (No different than the others) and will be uncomfortable due to where the boot bends. GET it tight, get it right! Had to exchange mine.
I would love to see a head to head comparison between the alpha 1 vs 2. I personally just bought the alpha 1 on sale 😅 but would love to see the comparison nonetheless
It is kind of minimal. It is as if you are comparing the made in japan 1 vs the elite 1. You are not missing out at all in my opinion.
Main ones are the slightly more padded upper and the reduced thickness of the karvo in the forefoot
The Alpha 1 was a full size long for me
Jan. You should upgrade the boot wall!
Finallyyy 🎉
I just want the old kangaroo leather wave ignitus back
I want to see the ag pair. If they this time actually added the carvo insert in the ag pairs
Nice review Josh! I was looking forward to seeing whether you’d put replacement laces in. I’m not a fan of the stock laces & I’m looking for something that matches the upper more, any suggestions?
I think these would look crazy puregripsocks.com/collections/pure-laces/products/pure-laces-light-blue
You should review the pirma new Cleats from Mexico.
W vid
For me, the insole is the worst one on my Mizuno Alpha Elite... its very difficult to slip in due to the zero glide and so they folded every time i slipped in. I hated this feeling. I switched to old puma insoles while wearing grip socks to profit from the zero glide at the heel and now they are a perfect boot. they need to make the insole more stiffer.
Will you review the AG version?
Video coming very soon!
@@Soccerreviewsforyou Hi Josh, when they release the White Elite Version 🧐
Can you do a review on the mizuno alpha select, i wanna know if its has any good qualities for the proce and being a mizuno boot
Hey! I was thinking about getting the mizuno morelia neo IV japan kl but I wanted to know a few things before buying it. First question is: Is the soleplate good for ag pitches, how thin is the upper compared to the predators, and what size would I get if the length of my foot was 10.3 inches (I want least amount of space on the front possible). Thank you so so much!
😭 what a beauty 😢
Joe, how do you think zeroglide would work in a laceless boot?
It would help, similar to how grip socks help.
Is this ok to use on AG sometimes?
Non-Japan AG version waiting room.
Some sites sell these as fg/ag. How safe are these on ag. Is it better to wait for the ag variations?
They are fine for ag the studs are very short and it feels more special than the ag the ag is technically the safer option technically
Muy chulos los papos
Chulisimos !!
I wonder if the elites will have zeroglide throughout like these, or kept at the heel only.
Video coming soon!
I liked the elites better in previous version and hope it will be heel only otherwise it might be too much, especially with the grippy insoles.
They have zero glide throughout. Got my ag pair of elites in yesterday.
@ how thick is the upper this time? Same as last gen elites, which was a tiny bit thicker than the mij?
@@khelgarironfist3301 a little thicker than last gen. It seems to provide a little more support/lockdown.
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Video coming soon!
@@Soccerreviewsforyou yay
Forgot the sonic?
sorry but is there ever a bad mizuno boot
Aren't these a little bit wider than the previous Alpha's? The laces look different as well. Disagree about the soleplate. Feels completely different to the F50 and Preds. The comparison doesn't make any sense
Shape is pretty well the same. I was talking about the stud pattern and general shape of the studs, not the soleplate 👍
@@Soccerreviewsforyou I did mean the stud pattern. Mizuno has 4 either side at the front and they're much shorter, quite close to each other and cover a larger area. Feels a lot more balanced underfoot than the adidas ones. Just my opinion of course
They look like...
Not much difference between the 2
Visually, no. In regards to feel, there's definitely a difference.
There is in terms of feel. Feels more comfortable, definitely more comfortable that it feels like you don’t really need break in time compare to the 1. Slight Tongue upgrade and build fixes minor issue of the tongue in the first model.
@@javierlandaverde4108so these are slightly more comfy and more easy break than 1??!
Damn I’m actually first
The color way is 🤢🤢🤢
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