Mizuno celebrate the 40-year anniversary of the iconic Morelia silo with a brand-new colour palette inspired by their rich history. The Morelia II, Morelia Neo and Alpha II are painted in a jaw-dropping ‘ruby red’ – a signature colour used on the first edition of the Morelia in 1985.
Take it back to 1985. The Mizuno Morelia arrives to the scene. Crafted in Japan for those players seeking perfection, and still trusted for it's known attributes of touch and control. A classic red, white and black colour palette – traditional yet innovative. Fast-forward to 2025 and Mizuno are celebrating 40 years since the release of that iconic silo, and what better way to celebrate than with a new boot pack. The Japanese brand are bringing back that stunning red colourway for the 'Ruby Red' pack, which focuses on honouring their past whilst looking forward to their future.
When Mizuno puts pen to paper — or more aptly, boot to pitch — the result is never just a product drop. It’s a statement. And with the new Ruby Red pack, the Japanese brand pens a poetic tribute to four decades of design heritage and innovation.
Let’s start where it all began. The Morelia II continues to age like fine sake. Still handcrafted in Japan and cloaked in that iconic premium K-Leather, the boot is the gold standard in quality and comfort. The Ruby Red edition elevates the elegance, giving this timeless silhouette a regal finish. For the purist, this is football in its purest form — no frills, just excellence.
Next up, the Morelia Neo IV β. Built on the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement, this is where tradition and tech go toe to toe — and both win. Engineered with the most innovative materials of the past decade and wrapped in the best K-Leather in the world, this fourth-gen Neo is feather-light, explosively responsive, and utterly dialled in. It’s still got that handcrafted soul, but now it runs on jet fuel.
Finally, Mizuno doesn’t just dabble in speed — they redefine it. Enter the Alpha II, the fastest, lightest, most aggressive boot in the brand’s arsenal. Weighing in at just 185 grams and built with a new woven upper (shout out Engineered Fit and ZEROGLIDE α MESH), this boot is designed for the player who breaks games apart in a blink. ENERZY Foam adds bounce to your breakaways, while a reworked tongue and upper construction keep everything locked-in but slipper-like. It’s speed, sharpened and streamlined.
But the Ruby Red pack is more than spec sheets and gram counts. It’s a celebration. A bridge between the roots of Japanese craftsmanship and the forward thrust of innovation. On every surface, from the polished seams to the tonal Mizuno Runbird, there’s intent — to honour the past, to embrace the future, and to do so with strength and grace.
In a sea of seasonal colour drops, Mizuno’s Ruby Red pack stands apart — rich in story, rich in purpose. For those who play with elegance, for those who lead with strength, and for those who respect the past as they chase tomorrow.
Shop the Mizuno Ruby Red pack at prodirectsport.com/soccer
