The Osaka IDO MK1 in Iconic White is the ideal shoe for hockey, padel or training. Take your pick based on historical footwear experiences. The mantra behind the Ido has always been: “The Athlete comes first.” We wanted to fill the disconnect between what was perceived to be a performance shoe and what actually IS a performance shoe. Top minds from the athletic footwear industry have developed this shoe over the past 2 years to give you an edge over the competition and elevate your game to new heights. fast drying mesh upper strategical cleat composition heel deceleration ankle lock lacing option Engineered by Athletes, Driven by Experts. At Osaka, We push ourselves every day to create the best products that Hockey hasseen. We have an incredible product range with a simple goal to service theAthlete. The one element that we were missing to complete the range wasSports footwear. The IDO MK1 is the start of a new era for sports footwear,it’s all for the Athlete, the Athlete comes first. Decoupling MOVE FREELY WITHOUT JEOPARDISING STABILITY The Ido comes alive with midsole decoupling that changes the behaviourof the shoe without jeopardising stability. The foot in its natural form is a completelydecoupled structure, it has 26 bones and has over 100 ligaments which all moveindependently of each other. So, what decoupling does is when you apply a particular force to the bottom ofthe shoe it separates so that you have more shoe in contact with the groundwhen you need it, where you need it. Decoupling on the IDO is nonspecific so itsuits anyone and everyone, no matter your foot shape or function. The “O” spot BALANCED AND CENTRED We’ve highlighted a part of the shoe called the “O” spot that is rightunderneath the cuboid bone. This gives the spot the ability to bend so it does notinfluence the rest of the foot and move independently. It represents a balancecenter point for agility, acceleration and deceleration movements that the athlete has to adapt to on the field. Stack Height OPTIMUM POSITIONING FOR AGILITY The closer to the ground, the less the penalty. Traditionally the height in the back is usually 30 mm and the front 20 mm which gives a stack height of 10 mm. The IDO MK1 height in the back is 26 mm and the front 18 mm with the result of an 8mm drop which brings the player closer to the field. Engineered mesh upper ATHLETE AND SHOE BECOME ONE An engineered mesh upper is the lightest option available without jeopardizingdurability or strength for foot lockdown. This upper is noticeably light andbreathable and has been designed not to hold water. The IDO MK1 engineeredmesh upper offers confidence to the athlete when they push the limits. Sling system ENGINEERED TO GO PLAY WITH CONFIDENCE To protect the toes from impact, a toe box shell protection has been appliedin the front. We've tested the toe box to obtain the optimum amount ofprotection without carrying unnecessary weight. MULTI DIRECTIONAL CLEATS The grip characteristics of the IDO MK1 are unique to sports.Running backwards, sideways, pivoting and fast acceleration forward - there isno direction that the cleats don’t accommodate for. A full contact outsolethat offers full confidence in fast changing directional movements andallowing rapid braking. Anatomical Last. LAST COMES FIRST The starting point of every shoe design is the last. The last determines the comfortand performance characteristics of a shoe. Traditional manufacturing methodsprevented last innovation to move towards contouring the plantar surface,UNTIL NOW! The Ido is unique because it is built around what’s called an anatomical last,in fact, it’s the first field hockey shoe to ever be built using an anatomical last.Traditional lasts are flat on the bottom whereas an anatomical last is completelycontoured to the shape of a foot. When that’s translated to the shoe, it means yousit in the shoe with full surface contact rather than on top of the flat midsole. Like a Glove A major factor determining the on pitch performance of a shoe is how well theshoe fits the foot and the perfect fit translates to player comfort andconfidence. The Ido anatomical last has been meticulously sculpted in fine detailto cater for different foot volumes, standard fit and a slim fit. Take your pickbased on historical footwear experiences however the general rule of thumb is girlswill use the slim and guys will use the standard sizing. The sling hugs the foot to the midsole of the shoe. We have kept the sling systemas close to the foot as possible to minimize the lateral movement of thefoot in the shoe. There is a sling system on the outside of the shoe as well as on theinside to prevent the foot from sliding off the shoe giving it a snug feeling andtighter lockdown. The slings on the inside are constructed using Spenco Neoprene,which is shock attenuating, protecting the most vulnerable parts of the foot while performing.
