🇬🇧🇺🇸 MORELIA WEIGHTs Explained ⚖️ Mizuno Morelia 2 Made in Japan - Versions Comparison

[@BavMoody2]

Boas, obrigado pelo video. As minhas chegaram ontem :D Comprei Morelia II & 4 Beta (luckily no imports)... Que leveza das duas!!!!!!!!

[@rodgedefender]

Perfeito!!! Parabéns pela aquisição, tenha bom proveito, e que te inspire a jogar bonito!!! Depois nos diga como estás se habituando com elas!

[@copacabana8332]

Best boots in the world

[@rodgedefender]

100% agree with you

[@DaniellMilton]

Hi man , I am thinking about getting the M8's and getting them converted to SG for muddy UK pitches, but I am wondering if the leather absorbs lots of water and the boots get a lot heavier? Have you used leather Mizunos in rainy/muddy conditions before & able to advise on this? Many thanks

[@rodgedefender]

Hi Daniel, thanks for your comment, but honestly speaking, in my opinion it will not work. If you're based in the UK and are experiencing the current weather conditions, we can call it "extreme soft ground", hence none of the boots made for FG (even if converted will work) because it's not only a matter of the type of studs, but the configuration of the studs. The best configuration for extremely wet and muddy pitches is the 6 metal studs (the less studs, the less clog), or a boot with anti-clog technology (nike). Yes, I have tried many times using my beautiful morelias in heavy rain, but as soon as the pitches get muddy, the mud and grass get clogged pretty heavily. So, I don't suggest you do such a change because it does not necessarily solve the problem you have. Morelias are good for playing on AG, FG, normal Soft Ground, when it's raining a little bit... But if it's heavy rain and the pitch is very muddy and the grass is detaching easily, forget about it.

[@DaniellMilton]

@ Thanks for the reply bro! Yh the UK pitches right now are being killed by the rain 😪 Do you think even using longer studs e.g. 13mm and 15mm in converted M8’s would solve the issue a bit more? Or would you just recommend getting 6 stud boots like the Adidas World Cup?

[@rodgedefender]

Hi Daniel my dear, Thanks for the follow-up! Let me clarify a bit more about using longer studs and why it may not work as you’re hoping: Why Longer Studs Won’t Solve the Issue Stud Configuration Matters More: The problem with the Morelia's (and most FG boots) in extremely muddy conditions isn’t just the stud length-it’s the proximity of the studs. The studs are too close together, so they trap large chunks of mud and grass, making the boots much heavier and frustrating to play with. Longer Metal Studs Worsen It: Using 13mm or 15mm studs might actually make it worse because the extra length can collect even more mud and grass, amplifying the problem. Why 6-Stud Boots Perform Better Less Studs, Less Clogging: The design of 6-stud SG boots like the Adidas World Cup minimizes mud build-up. With fewer studs spaced farther apart, mud and grass have less surface to cling to, making the boots lighter and more manageable. Adidas World Cup: I use these boots as well, and they’re fantastic for soft grounds with some drainage-wet pitches where the grass and soil are intact but soft. However, on heavily waterlogged pitches where the grass and soil are detaching, even these boots will struggle. My Honest Recommendation Nike Anti-Clog Technology: For extremely muddy conditions, nothing beats anti-clog boots (Nike’s). They prevent mud from sticking to the soleplate entirely, keeping your boots light and distraction-free. I’ve tried everything to make other boots work in these conditions-adding coatings like Teflon or beeswax-but nothing compares to the performance of anti-clog boots. Why It Matters: When your boots stay light and clean, you can focus on the game instead of constantly kicking off mud or struggling with balance. So, if the pitch is flooded and terrible, I’d recommend investing in a pair of anti-clog boots. It’s a game-changer, especially in the UK’s relentless rain and mud. I know how annoying it is to deal with heavy, clogged boots mid-game-it’s a feeling you don’t want to experience! Hope this helps, mate! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@rodgedefender]

you know what... that's actually a great topic for a content.. thanks for your contribution

[@DaniellMilton]

@@rodgedefender Thanks again for another detailed response :-) Funny enough I used anti clog phantom GX2 at the weekend and found even that collected quite a bit of mud. My idea for converting M8 to sg was mainly because I already have a lot of ag & fg boots so I wanted to give myself a reason to experience this Mizuno boot also 😆 Thanks for explaining about the stud lengths too - I have always played on artifices pitches so not too familiar with SG boots stud patterns & difference between 6 stud vs “sg pro” style. As you say that would make a good video topic indeed, you could even do some tests on pitch to see the differences perhaps? Cheers