Mizuno Alpha Made in Japan FG

The Alpha is the pinnacle of speed boots, combining a super-light, layered synthetic upper with responsive Enerzy foam to make sure you come out on top in any kind of footrace. Borrowed from Mizuno’s most popular running shoes, Enerzy returns a huge amount of energy whenever your foot meets the ground, propelling you forward quickly and efficiently. It’s highly resilient, too, providing cushioning at the rearfoot to keep you comfortable throughout the 90 minutes and beyond. The upper’s five-layer construction is the other key to the Alpha’s fast, lightweight feel. You’ve got a suede-like lining and a sponge layer for comfort, a skeletal frame for support, a stretchy woven layer for an adaptable fit, and a thin PU outer layer for touch. All engineered with typical Mizuno precision. Sitting at the apex of the Alpha range, the Made In Japan edition boasts Mizuno’s springy KaRVO RS insole board, which makes the boot even quicker, especially over the first few yards.