Hulk Goes for Gold

On the eve of the Super Cup match between Porto and Barcelona, Mizuno has revealed that their ambassador, Hulk, will wear a unique pair of the brand’s Morelia boots for the big game. The gold boots have been specially designed and embroidered to commemorate the Brazilian star’s remarkable 2010/2011 season duringwhich FC Porto won the Portuguese League, the League Cup and the Europa League Cup, and Hulk himself achieved top goal scorer status in the Liga Sagres with 23 goals. After already having scored three goals in two games this season, he has a promising season ahead with a host of big name clubs chasing his signature.

For a boot created to enhance South American skill, flair and control, it could be argued that the Mizuno Morelia was designed with the Hulk in mind. The Brazilian footballer is a true Mizuno ambassador and has played a fundamental role in the research and development of the brand’s heritage boot. It seemed only fitting therefore that 25-year-old Hulk would be presented with a bespoke pair of Mizuno’s legendary Morelia boot as he takes on one of the biggest clubs in the world on Thursday night. The focus of the Mizuno Morelia football boot has always been on quality and craftsmanship, to deliver comfort and performance. The boot is constructed using lightweight kangaroo leather, which is not only soft and comfortable, but shapes your foot through constant wear to give excellent ball touch and feel.

“For a football player the most important thing is to play with a light, comfortable boot with strong traction and nobody understands that better than Mizuno,” said the Hulk. “Mizuno have been producing market leading football products for years and I feel very privileged to have played my part in developing those.”

Steeped in history and tradition, the Morelia was first introduced in Brazil during the early 1980s to meet player demands for a light, flexible boot that would enhance South American skill, flair and control. Preserving the classic look of the Morelia, the boot has evolved over the years through subtle technical advances and has quickly become recognised as a true classic in terms of design, fit and comfort. Furthermore, the world’s greatest talents from Rivaldo and Zola in the past through to the Hulk today have all reached the pinnacle of their careers wearing the Morelia on the field, whilst also playing an active part in the research and development of the product at various stages in its long history.