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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: BakarooBonzai on February 13, 2013, 07:53:56 AM

Title: Shoe Advice
Post by: BakarooBonzai on February 13, 2013, 07:53:56 AM

Need a some advice regarding shoes.  I'm looking for a rubber soled shoe since we primarily play on artificial pitches, but the option to have spikes while fielding would be nice.  I currently wear cross trainers with a good grip, which works ok but if I can find something more suitable, it would be better.  Our regular field has fair amount of muddy patches on occasion, so a shoe that's water proof would be a plus.  Price point and looks aren't a main concern.  Thanks in advance for your recommendations. 

Hima

Title: Re: Shoe Advice
Post by: toenails97 on February 13, 2013, 08:05:18 AM

What about the puma convertible spikes? You can se them as spikes or rubbers :)

Title: Re: Shoe Advice
Post by: ACM0608 on February 13, 2013, 08:45:25 AM

Asics Gel Strike Rates would be my personal choice. But most spikes you can buy rubbers for now so they can be used on artificial pitches.

Title: Re: Shoe Advice
Post by: i12breakfree on February 13, 2013, 12:46:49 PM

Asics gel advance are highly recommended and they come with replaceable rubber studs. I use my asics with rubber studs on artificial pitches and they also provide nice grip on the field.
Puma, kookaburra also have similar options.
Where do you guys play?

Title: Re: Shoe Advice
Post by: BakarooBonzai on February 14, 2013, 06:45:55 AM

Thanks for the info.  I'll look into these.  I was just wondering if there's a significant advantage in getting 100+ cricket vs buying a turf shoe used for soccer/baseball/football?

i2break, home club is in Boise but we play games all over the north west.  Where about do you play?