The Best Rugby & Football Boots in the World, and How to Get Them

There are a lot of incredible boots on the market currently. The big, well-known brands are producing some really solid football and rugby boots, and there is a lot of variety in terms of the style, technology, and feel that you want from your boots. However, there is a brand that is delivering the Rolls-Royce of boots that more and more pros and normal players are taking note of.

Japanese brand Mizuno has always had a solid line-up of boots (among other sporting goods). But the long-running manufacturer is now leapfrogging many of the other competitors and producing some of the best synthetic and leather boots in the world, hands down. But what makes theirs different?

Firstly, Mizuno’s boots are designed with the very best materials by hand with some seriously skilled craftsmen in Japan. The soleplates are also double-glued to the upper by Mizuno (as opposed to being glued once using a syringe like other brands), making them a lot more durable.

Additionally, the boots are lasted (put on a wooden foot shape) for 24 hours, as opposed to the industry standard of 20 minutes. This helps shape the boot to a realistic foot shape and ‘breaks them in’ a bit, so that you get an ultra-comfy boot right out of the box.

On top of that, the Mizuno ‘Made in Japan’ and Elite models of boots use the softest K-leather around, offering an incredibly plush, luxurious and soft feeling on foot, while still using all the latest tech, like knitted collars and plastic heel counters. Of course, they’re not cheap, but there are takedown options available, and full synthetic speed boots available from the brand too.

Here’s the bad news: they’re pretty hard to get hold of. South Africa, unfortunately, doesn’t seem to have a Mizuno boot presence, despite having other Mizuno products available in the country. But, the good news: Postbox Courier can get you some.

Why Parcel forwarding? Your passport to global retail

Parcel forwarding companies like Postbox Courier provide you with a US or UK shipping address, acting as a middleman to receive, consolidate, and forward your purchases to South Africa.

Here’s how it works:

• Sign Up: Get a unique US address from PostBox Courier. It’s FREE to sign up. And they’ve even got a handy calculator on their homepage to let you estimate what your shipping costs will be.
• Shop: Order from US retailers (even those with “no international shipping” policies).
• Ship: The service forwards your packages to South Africa. Better yet, proudly South African company Postbox Courier also offers avid shoppers free parcel bundling to save costs! Postbox Courier can knock off up to 70% of the shipping costs by consolidating multiple orders into one shipment. This means, you’re free to shop at multiple stores and have all your items delivered to your unique address, PostBox Courier will then consolidate all your items into one shipment before sending it to South Africa.
• Smile: Track your parcel until it arrives at your door. PostBox Courier can have your goods delivered anywhere within South Africa in a matter of 3-5 days, depending on the destination.

Shop the world with Postbox Courier

With Postbox Courier parcel forwarding, the world’s most coveted products are no longer just a screenshot — they’re a checkout away. Whether you’re chasing the latest football boots, a viral TikTok gadget or a handcrafted decor piece, this service tears down borders (literally). So next time you spot that “OMG-need-this” US product on Instagram or TikTok, remember: your South African address isn’t a barrier. It’s just a forwarding service away.

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