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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Biggyd63 on June 03, 2012, 02:33:56 PM

Title: Opinion on Asics speed menace's
Post by: Biggyd63 on June 03, 2012, 02:33:56 PM
Hi Guys

I know that there are a few topics already on this subject, but I wanted an up to date opinion on these spikes

Any good?
Whats the comfort factor in the field when not bowling?
Are they lightweight?
Are they supportive?

There isn't a cricket shop near me so I can't try them on.
Currently have Adidas Mid spikes with the strap. Good boots but quite heavy and not the greatest when in the field.

Cheers
Dan
Title: Re: Opinion on Asics speed menace's
Post by: RossViper on June 03, 2012, 09:51:04 PM
my mates got a Aussy pair and says the spike come out easy - but he might be wrong... dont know what they feel like etc, and it will be different for different people too.
Title: Re: Opinion on Asics speed menace's
Post by: Biggyd63 on June 04, 2012, 03:58:12 PM
Think I might go for some Strike Rates 2011 full spike. I have only heard good things

Has anyone else got these?

I am a medium pacer who wants a bit more flexibility in a cricket shoe. Something that provides comfort at all times, and not just when bowling.
Title: Re: Opinion on Asics speed menace's
Post by: RossViper on June 04, 2012, 06:55:15 PM
As long as you dont drag you toe much, should be fine, medium pacers can bowl in sandals. Also the gel advanced are good to, very light
Title: Re: Opinion on Asics speed menace's
Post by: ajmw89 on July 09, 2012, 01:00:54 PM
I have the speed menace shoes, although I do not bowl that much.  I need them more for support than anything else, as I have had several ankle problems, allied to flat feet.  With my new orthotics in, they are incredibly comfortable to bat and field all day in!
Title: Re: Opinion on Asics speed menace's
Post by: Pitbull on July 09, 2012, 01:21:12 PM
I nearly got some this year but I went for the Adidas Low 4's in the end, really comfy and quite light
Title: Re: Opinion on Asics speed menace's
Post by: ajmw89 on July 09, 2012, 01:46:32 PM
for me it was between the speed menace's and the adidas midIV's.  The adidas ones were too narrow though, so asics it was!
Title: Re: Opinion on Asics speed menace's
Post by: Pitbull on July 09, 2012, 03:05:19 PM
I had the old Adidas mid iii's and I hated them, felt too clumpy and not comfortable at all, only wore them for about 6 games.

This ebay store has decent prices on a few different models of Asics though - http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/261050921129?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla