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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: King pair on January 08, 2013, 10:09:09 AM

Title: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: King pair on January 08, 2013, 10:09:09 AM
Had anybody had recent contact with this company In Taunton? I wanna get a pair of trainers spiked up and Ive been ringing Friday, yesterday and today. Anybody know what's going on with them?
Or any decent priced alternatives?
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: seedy on January 08, 2013, 10:11:08 AM
Phone: Brian And Brenda - 07949 278888

Address: Brian and Brenda Cricket Shoes
3 Station Parade
Belmont Circle
Kenton Lane
Harrow
HA3 8SB

Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: King pair on January 08, 2013, 10:16:33 AM
You had some done by them mate?
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: Ciaran on January 08, 2013, 10:17:47 AM
So many people have done. Good people to deal with, but they really dont seem to care about technology!
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: King pair on January 08, 2013, 10:19:46 AM
Yeah I just rang up, asked if she had pay pal
'Whats that' hahahaha
People happy with the results though? Just before I drop them in the post at work? Sturdy enough?
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on January 08, 2013, 10:21:26 AM
My brother has used them a couple of times. really happy with the service. product is very good
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: King pair on January 08, 2013, 10:22:55 AM
Good stuff. Ill send them today then.
Cheers lads
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: The_Bird on January 08, 2013, 10:24:11 AM
If you live local to The Shoe Doctor Taunton just walk in the shop with them mate, he's a top guy!

Here's my review of what he did to my shoes if that helps

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=15765.0

Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: Buzz on January 08, 2013, 10:25:21 AM
Brian and brenda are very good (as are the shoe doctor) - I have used them and this time of year I am sure you will get a quick turn around...
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/Kit/IMAG0220.jpg)

these days I would recommend a proper cricket shoe though!
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: King pair on January 08, 2013, 10:28:28 AM
Cheers lads,
And na unfortunately mate I live in north Manchester so abit of a trek to take them in haha.
Who did those buzz? The shoe doctor or Brian and Brenda?
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: Buzz on January 08, 2013, 10:29:47 AM
Brian and brenda are very good (as are the shoe doctor) - I have used them and this time of year I am sure you will get a quick turn around...
;)
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: seedy on January 08, 2013, 10:40:36 AM
Brian and Brenda are super been around years.
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: The_Bird on January 08, 2013, 10:45:31 AM
So it appears we have a spiking service for the south west, the London area but not in the manchester area? Owzat cricket do a service but no idea where that is. Maybe there is a gap in the market up north...
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: Ryan on January 08, 2013, 10:54:31 AM
Give Steve (shoe doctor) a call, he's done a few people's spikes know here and a top guy. He's a forum member too although I don't think he's been on for a while.

Mobile - 07715 102819
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: King pair on January 08, 2013, 10:55:20 AM
It would appear so mate, I rang both romida in Rochdale and cricket world (cricket supplies on the net) in Bolton and both said they sent theirs don't to London. Nothing local
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: The_Bird on January 08, 2013, 10:59:15 AM
It would appear so mate, I rang both romida in Rochdale and cricket world (cricket supplies on the net) in Bolton and both said they sent theirs don't to London. Nothing local


Owzat are in Derbyshire

http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/our-spiking-service.html
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: King pair on January 08, 2013, 11:06:16 AM
Owzat were quite expensive I did have a look at them, they have gone to Brian and Brenda now, £30 including return postage seemed very reasonable from what I've seen
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: The_Bird on January 08, 2013, 11:08:40 AM
You won't be disappointed, they will be superb
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: Ryan on January 08, 2013, 11:15:48 AM
Owzat were quite expensive I did have a look at them, they have gone to Brian and Brenda now, £30 including return postage seemed very reasonable from what I've seen

I believe owzat use B&B anyway so my as well go direct.
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: Kieron_BT on January 08, 2013, 11:16:22 AM
Owzat is junction 28 of the M1

Brilliant shop!
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: King pair on January 08, 2013, 11:20:08 AM
I'll throw a few pictures up when they come back
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: The_Bird on January 08, 2013, 01:52:47 PM
The Shoe Doctor would spike anything I reckon,

They look nice and very very comfy I bet.
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: Kieron_BT on January 08, 2013, 01:55:28 PM
Think these would be ok for spiking?


http://www.sportsdirect.com/puma-faas-500-mens-running-shoes-211252?colcode=21125238

Ooops, removed my post from 2 up (this was the link)

http://www.sportsdirect.com/puma-jago-ripstop-mens-127114
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: The_Bird on January 08, 2013, 02:00:50 PM
The Puma Faas look a great shoe to be spiked, I've been waiting to find a pair around £30 so thanks for the link!
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: Kieron_BT on January 08, 2013, 02:18:59 PM
No problem! Thank i'm going to go for it as well!
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: ewan68 on January 23, 2013, 10:41:53 AM
I have a pair of New Balance trainers that are screaming out for this treatment...hardly used and really comfy..
Have issues with my Asics cricket shoes,get sore feet in them(dodgy toes...no idea why!?)
Have a pair of GM rubbers but don't get enough grip if at all wet/damp
Anyone know how much the Shoe Doctor charges?
Brian & Brendas cost seems OK but Owzats is a bit steep?
Thanks,
Ewan


Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: The_Bird on January 23, 2013, 10:54:06 AM
Give Steve @ the shoe doctor a ring mate
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: ewan68 on January 23, 2013, 11:03:43 AM
Thanks,have just emailed him....
Has anyone got any pics of Brian & Brendas handywork for a comparison?
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: Ryan on January 23, 2013, 11:26:26 AM
Thanks,have just emailed him....
Has anyone got any pics of Brian & Brendas handywork for a comparison?

i think Buzz uploaded some pictures a while ago. Might be worth using the search function?
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: RossViper on January 23, 2013, 06:27:47 PM
...... Not related to op, but I saw on twitter that the shoe doctor was going to be unavailing so new product.... Anyone know more?
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: Buzz on January 23, 2013, 07:55:51 PM
i think Buzz uploaded some pictures a while ago. Might be worth using the search function?


Please see the images here - Brian and Brenda do a good job, although personally I will be going back to proper cricket shoes as they are more supportive

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/Kit/IMAG0220.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/Kit/utf-8BSU1BRzA2MjQuanBn.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/Kit/utf-8BSU1BRzA2MjMuanBn.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/Kit/utf-8BSU1BRzA2MjIuanBn.jpg)
Title: Re: The Shoe Doctor
Post by: ShoeDoctorTaunton on March 20, 2013, 09:53:11 PM
Hi Guys
Not been on for a while but thought i'd give an update as people have had problems getting in touch.
I have moved recently & have not updated my website/contact details yet. I am still in business & now have something new called The Cricket Doctor..You might want to check out our website www.cricketdoctor.co.uk (http://www.cricketdoctor.co.uk) & see what services we have on offer this season. If you want to see lots of images of my work then follow me on twitter @theshoedoctor1 , My new shop is directly opposite the old one for local people.
Any enquiries give me a shout & i'll try & look on here regularly.
Steve
The Shoe Doctor