"The immense happiness I derive from finally discovering the perfect footwear is immeasurable, solidifying my commitment to playing Ultimate frisbee indefinitely."
In 2009, after I graduated from college, a friend of mine took me to a frisbee clinic. Although neither of us knew anything about this activity, I instantly fell in love with it because it involves running! The experience of running barefoot brings an incredible feeling, and I had the opportunity to enjoy it during the frisbee clinic held on the beach. However, as the sport is predominantly played on grassy fields, I realized the need for suitable footwear. And so, I acquired my initial cleats from a thrift store. I can still recall what they were, and I must admit they were far from comfortable. However, as a newcomer to the sport, my primary focus was on learning the game, so the type of frisbee shoes I had wasn’t a significant concern to me. In the year 2010, I engaged in my very first international ultimate frisbee tournament, known as Manila Spirits, held in the Philippines. To my delight, I was recognized as the MVP Finals winner within our pool. Upon reaching a certain level of confidence in my mastery of the fundamental skills in Ultimate, I concluded that it was the right moment to shift my focus towards the overall comfort and sensation experienced from the cleats I wore. The cleats I had worn lacked both comfort and adequate grip on the grass. Having devoted my entire life to running, I possessed a deep understanding of what it means to prioritize the comfort of my feet when it comes to footwear. Even after purchasing the most expensive and well-known brands, I found myself dissatisfied. This led me to continue searching for the perfect footwear while simultaneously immersing myself in the sport of ultimate, constantly learning and improving my skills.
“It took me nearly a decade, encompassing 9 years of dedication, involvement in 5 World Championships, 1 US Open, and 1 US Tour, to finally uncover the cleats that perfectly suited me. This breakthrough came when Tokay generously sponsored my women’s team, the Asia Oceanic All Stars, for our US Tour in 2018. Oh my God! The instant I slipped my feet into those cleats and began running, it felt truly enchanting! The comfort they provided was akin to walking on a sponge-like cushion. Moreover, the exceptional grip enabled me to swiftly change direction and come to a halt precisely where I needed to be, ensuring no sliding on the grass. From that point onwards, I have made it a habit to exclusively wear my pair of Tokay cleats to every tournament. The immense happiness I derive from finally discovering the perfect footwear is immeasurable, solidifying my commitment to playing Ultimate frisbee indefinitely. May TOKAY persist in their commitment to provide athletes with:
- Trustworthy,
- Outstanding,
- Knowledgeable,
- Accomplished and
- Yielding sports footwear.”