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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: gdb19 on November 16, 2011, 09:09:42 AM

Title: Boot inserts to protect toes
Post by: gdb19 on November 16, 2011, 09:09:42 AM

Does anyone know if there are any toe shield type things that you can buy to slot into boots. I have some asics strike rates which are great but as I'm a pretty crap batsman I have a habit of getting hit on the toes where there is no protection. Happened to me loads as a kid and once last season, as a result I have some pretty mangled toenails and I'd rather have a bit of protection for the next time.

If there isn't anything like this does anyone have any recommendations for boots with built in toe protection.

Cheers

Title: Re: Boot inserts to protect toes
Post by: Johnny on November 16, 2011, 09:47:55 AM

I mooted this as a new product idea, but nobody seemed to think it was a good idea.

Nike Tennis shoes seem to have a re-inforced toe protector in them (not sure why???) - you could look at getting a pair spiked up

http://www.sportsdirect.com/nike-lunar-vapor-8-tour-mens-145030

Title: Re: Boot inserts to protect toes
Post by: tim2000s on November 16, 2011, 10:42:10 AM

For serving or sliding - a fair few players drag their feet when serving or slide into shots.

Title: Re: Boot inserts to protect toes
Post by: Spanky on November 16, 2011, 03:13:46 PM

My sister suffered a broken toe when batting, so we fitted one of these to her batting spikes. Seems to fit nicely and offer a bit more protection.

http://www.tufftoesports.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=36&zenid=b30b539e3857e166f7006808b12c7923