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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: justnotcricket86 on March 08, 2011, 12:23:02 AM

Title: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 08, 2011, 12:23:02 AM
After the best pair of non-spiked shoes I can get, looking at Asics or Adidas. Anyone got an idea?

Thanks

Will
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: Colesy on March 08, 2011, 12:40:10 AM
I know you said Adidas or Asics but I had some Puma Iridiums which were reasonably priced, comfortable and light. Worth a look.
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 08, 2011, 10:07:38 AM
Not thought of them mate, will have a look

Do Adidas do the better 'pimpled' trainers then? Going to playing on astro now and again this season so need some decent footwear for batting and keeping
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: sgcricket on March 08, 2011, 10:16:44 AM
if you are playing on astro, don't go for the pimpled trainers. go for something like the asics gel hardwicket or adidas twenty2yds all rounder. the puma ballistic rubbers are also good.
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 08, 2011, 10:46:50 AM
Think the Adidas are a good shout mate, seem to fit the bill perfectly. Would be good for indoor as well I guess?

Still not sure what spikes to get this season. I do like the new Advance 3's but was looking at the Gel Gully 2 as well. Too many to choose from
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: rp27 on March 09, 2011, 12:39:53 AM
Get the adidas, i have the set from  a couple of years ago and theyre great, really comfy and last well
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 30, 2011, 12:25:30 PM
Currently tossing up between these 2 now, being ordered in the morning.

I know the Adidas are very good but does anyone know much about these Asics Gel Trigger 5

http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/2011_Asics_Gel_Trigger_5-cricket_shoes.html

Are these going to be suitable for astro or are they more of an indoor boot? The Adidas look as if they have a better grip

http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/2011_Twenty_2_Yds_AR_4.html

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: mattw on March 30, 2011, 12:28:37 PM
I would go for for the adidas boots out of those two as the astro type studs will offer better grip. Especially in English conditions where it can be a bit slippy on top.

However Ive just put some rubber spikes (like you usually get on the heels of half spikes boots) on my old adidas boots and that's what im going to use for astro tracks.
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 30, 2011, 12:32:35 PM
Well seeing as all our home games this year are going to be played on astro, I have got some Asics Gel Gully 2's for away games etc.

Think I will try and find some Adidas ones, last years are cheaper by the looks of it. Cheers Matt
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: roco on March 30, 2011, 12:34:27 PM
You have an artificial pitch as your main wicket no way
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 30, 2011, 12:47:14 PM
You have an artificial pitch as your main wicket no way

haha yes mate, moved to a new ground and the square is not ready yet. Needs to be dug up and re-laid etc. The astro is going down for a year to be used, but then we will be on grass the following year. Got to do it properly

I am not going to complain though, keeping and batting on that will be a delight for the averages this year ;)
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: roco on March 30, 2011, 12:53:18 PM
I can't wait to tell our lads I bet they will be over the moon ;)

I look forward to seeing you play this year if I get back in time
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 30, 2011, 12:56:51 PM
I am sure they will mate, most people generally are when they hear it!

Yeah would be good to have a beer and a chat mate.
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: roco on March 30, 2011, 12:58:34 PM
Last time I played on an artificial was at 16 in my 3rd or 4th game of cricket ever and it was awful
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 30, 2011, 01:02:07 PM
Last time I played on an artificial was at 16 in my 3rd or 4th game of cricket ever and it was awful

Well by the time we play you lot, I will have the hang of it I hope ;)
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: roco on March 30, 2011, 01:19:07 PM
Well no real quicks in the 2nds so at least they won't have to bowl on it got nets tonight so will let them know the good news thankfully I won't be playing on it
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 30, 2011, 01:24:39 PM
You saying you wouldn't like to bat on a road roco?
Title: Re: Best non-spiked boots
Post by: roco on March 30, 2011, 01:35:40 PM
Don't like Astros feel weird under foot not for me mate I'll stick to some of the roads made of grass