“Unparalleled traction, flexibility, cushion, and stability. The best shoe of the year.”
The Player 1.5 Mid builds on the Player 1 Plus with targeted upgrades across fit, lockdown, cushioning and more.
A new foot shape and inner sleeve delivers a precise fit across foot types. Reinforced grip lining and a 3D carbon fibre heel counter keep your foot locked in through everything on court.
The brand new Explosive 2.0 midsole is lighter and more responsive than its predecessor, sitting on an extended EVA base and TPU frame for a stable, pressure-free ride.
Built for the highest standard of on-court play. Engineered to last.
KEY UPGRADES FROM PLAYER 1 PLUS
For a standard or narrow foot, stay true to size. For wider feet or longer toes, go half a size up.
Our midsoles are interchangeable, so you can set the shoe up for your game. See all drop-in midsoles.
Shipping: Free standard shipping on US orders over $150. 7 business days for delivery.
Returns and exchanges: For returns or exchanges (excluding quality issues), a flat $20 fee will be deducted.
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Player1.5 Mid Icarus
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 10 reviews.
This is my first pair of SPO sneakers and am very satisfied with the product. Great shoe overall with focus on traction and court feel. The cushion setup is great. One comment as I recently also acquired a pair of Wow 12 is the the shoe build quality is a bit better on the wow. The main area being the shoelace tips. Would be great if SPO focused more on the finishing touches detail to put them on par.
After playing in these for about 2 months 4 times a week, I've really enjoyed the look and feel of these shoes. There was little to no break-in time and no discomfort around the toe box, side panel, ankle collar or with the uppers. The cushion was one of the favorite parts of the shoe. Enough to last me a session and low enough to make me feel confident in the movements I made.There were a few aspects that prevented me from giving it 5 stars. Firstly, the traction/rubber picked up a lot of dust and affected the performance, which wasn't what I expected because my pair of P1plus didn't have that problem. Lastly, the carbon fiber shank cracked on my left pair. Don't really see a performance drop after cracking the carbon fiber. It's more of a visual thing for me. Overall, solid shoe. I would consider buying another pair if the rubber issue is addressed.
Great support and fit. Good traction. Material quality is amazing and mid top allows for great lockdown.
Loving the extra support to an already perfect basketball sneaker.
Too much cushioning! I wear barefoot shoes and there’s so much cushioning, I don’t have any court feel so I’m constantly tweaking my ankles which is ironic for a mid-top
The forfoot is to snug. My big toe and the area behind that big toe gets squeezed to tight together
Nice cushion, great fit and the lock down is perfect 👌
Traction is top tier! I always wear barefoot shoes so the narrow toe box and extra cushioning in these shoes makes me feel unstable. It’s ironic to buy shoes meant to prevent me from rolling my ankles but I always feel like I’m about to roll them cause there isn’t enough court feel.
The fit was great and good traction overall very comfortable shoe, and not as much dust pick up.
Slightly more snug than p1 plus but overall I like it, the cushion around the ankle really wraps your foot. Traction even better than before, maybe best shoe I've ever worn all around.
Been using the SPO Player 1.5 Mid “Icarus” recently and honestly, I’ve been really enjoying them. I originally got interested in them because of Xaivian Lee, and the design actually looks even better in person than it does in pictures, which was a nice surprise. I got a EUR 44 and the sizing felt true to size overall. Since I’m flat-footed, I did have to loosen up the forefoot a little to get the right amount of room, and I’ll probably need to find that sweet spot with the lacing so I can keep the lockdown without losing too much grip. The tongue was also shorter than I expected, but it wasn’t really an issue. On court, the traction has been really good, even on dusty courts, and the lateral movement feels solid. The shoe also feels light and quick, which I really liked, especially for a shifty guard-style game. I’ve used them for both basketball and volleyball and they’ve felt great in both. The cushioning is another highlight for me — jumping and landing felt really nice and comfortable. In terms of build quality, they don’t feel cheap at all and durability seems good so far. I honestly don’t have any major complaints about them at this point. Considering how expensive shoes like Kobes can get, I’d say the price is pretty reasonable for what you’re getting. Overall, I’d say the Icarus is a really enjoyable option for players who like a lightweight, quick shoe with good traction and cushioning.
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Fit: for a standard or narrow foot, stay true to size. For wider feet or longer toes, go half a size up.
For a standard or narrow foot, stay true to size. For wider feet or longer toes, go half a size up.
Free standard shipping on US orders over $150. Delivery takes about 7 business days.
For returns or exchanges (excluding quality issues), a flat $20 fee is deducted. Questions? Email team@seriousplayeronly.com.
Every SPO midsole is interchangeable, so you can set your shoe up for your game. Shop all drop-in midsoles.
