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 has
  seen. We have an incredible product range with a simple goal to service the
  Athlete. The one element that we were missing to complete the range was
  Sports 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 behaviour
  of the shoe without jeopardising stability. The foot in its natural form is a completely
  decoupled structure, it has 26 bones and has over 100 ligaments which all move
  independently of each other.
  
  

  So, what decoupling does is when you apply a particular force to the bottom of
  the shoe it separates so that you have more shoe in contact with the ground
  when you need it, where you need it. Decoupling on the IDO is nonspecific so it
  suits 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 right
  underneath the cuboid bone. This gives the spot the ability to bend so it does not
  influence the rest of the foot and move independently. It represents a balance
  center 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 jeopardizing
  durability or strength for foot lockdown. This upper is noticeably light and
  breathable and has been designed not to hold water. The IDO MK1 engineered
  mesh 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 applied
  in the front. We've tested the toe box to obtain the optimum amount of
  protection 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 is
  no direction that the cleats don’t accommodate for. A full contact outsole
  that offers full confidence in fast changing directional movements and
  allowing rapid braking.
  
  

  Anatomical Last.

  LAST COMES FIRST

  The starting point of every shoe design is the last. The last determines the comfort
  and performance characteristics of a shoe. Traditional manufacturing methods
  prevented 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 completely
  contoured to the shape of a foot. When that’s translated to the shoe, it means you
  sit 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 the
  shoe fits the foot and the perfect fit translates to player comfort and
  confidence. The Ido anatomical last has been meticulously sculpted in fine detail
  to cater for different foot volumes, standard fit and a slim fit. Take your pick
  based on historical footwear experiences however the general rule of thumb is girls
  will 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 system
  as close to the foot as possible to minimize the lateral movement of the
  foot in the shoe. There is a sling system on the outside of the shoe as well as on the
  inside to prevent the foot from sliding off the shoe giving it a snug feeling and
  tighter 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.