Excellent grip, and good protection, the quality feels good too. Cushioning seems fine, and the finish around the ankle is nice - no areas where is digs in or irritates me.
Based on the sizing guide from Osaka, I would say these fit slightly on the snug side, I wish I had sized up by 1 European size. The sizing around the toe box feels fairly standard, so probably not suited for people with wider feet. My feet aren't particularly wide, but my toes do feel just a bit cramped in these, despite the ankle and heel area fitting fine.
I get what they've done with the lacing style, but to me it's just a bit fiddly. Standard trainer lacing has always worked fine for me before. This isn't a big problem, just takes a bit of getting used to - they're just not quite as easy to dial in as some other brands I've used in the past.
The insoles are pretty disappointing to be honest. While I wouldn't necessarily consider a premium insole to be a given, these are a pretty basic thin sheet of standard foam, and they have already started moving around in the shoe while playing, which is pretty frustrating when you can't adjust it mid-game. Other shoes I have used were able to keep the insole locked in place, even without using glue.
