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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Marcussjd9 on May 26, 2013, 08:04:53 PM

Title: Allrounder Spikes
Post by: Marcussjd9 on May 26, 2013, 08:04:53 PM: Hi guys,

Just looking for a quick recommendation. Need a new pair of spikes and am looking for something suitable for an allrounder. Can't really afford separate bowling spikes.

Anyway, had been looking at these
http://www.barringtonsports.com/products/asics_gel_gully_3_cricket_shoes_2012/16937/view (http://www.barringtonsports.com/products/asics_gel_gully_3_cricket_shoes_2012/16937/view)
http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/2013_adidas_22_yards_MID_IV_cricket_shoes.html (http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/2013_adidas_22_yards_MID_IV_cricket_shoes.html)
http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/Puma_Iridium_2_Full_Spike_cricket_shoes.html (http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/Puma_Iridium_2_Full_Spike_cricket_shoes.html)

And was wondering if anyone had any experience with any of them.

Are the Asics Gel Gully 3s that much better than the 2s?

Cheers
Title: Re: Allrounder Spikes
Post by: Wooly on May 27, 2013, 07:54:27 AM: The gel gullys are great but I'd say the 2's and 3's are pretty much identical except for the colour and a couple of cosmetic differences. Here's a couple of photos for comparison.

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Wooly65/DSCF08661_zpsfeb1b240.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wooly65/media/DSCF08661_zpsfeb1b240.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Wooly65/DSCF08651_zpsf340d1bd.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wooly65/media/DSCF08651_zpsf340d1bd.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Wooly65/DSCF08641_zpsf1f5440b.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wooly65/media/DSCF08641_zpsf1f5440b.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b537/Wooly65/DSCF08631_zpsabc2441a.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Wooly65/media/DSCF08631_zpsabc2441a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Allrounder Spikes
Post by: Marcussjd9 on May 29, 2013, 11:07:33 PM: Cheers for that mate.

What's the sizing on the like? Read somewhere that with Asics it's wise to get half a size up? Any truth in it?
Title: Re: Allrounder Spikes
Post by: mattw on May 30, 2013, 12:52:40 AM: I have the puma tricks spikes and I'm an allrounder and they are superb and very comfortable.
Title: Re: Allrounder Spikes
Post by: Wooly on May 30, 2013, 09:51:59 AM: Quote from: Marcussjd9 on May 29, 2013, 11:07:33 PM
Cheers for that mate.

What's the sizing on the like? Read somewhere that with Asics it's wise to get half a size up? Any truth in it?

I haven't found that. I am a size 9 and they fit like any other size 9.
Title: Re: Allrounder Spikes
Post by: Twelfth Man on May 30, 2013, 10:06:19 AM: Quote from: mattw on May 30, 2013, 12:52:40 AM
I have the puma tricks spikes and I'm an allrounder and they are superb and very comfortable.

I can vouch for these spikes as well. Seem to hold up well and not wear too easily either. Personally tempted to pick up a pair of Adidas Howzat FS spikes though.
Title: Re: Allrounder Spikes
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 30, 2013, 11:08:28 AM: Quote from: Wooly on May 30, 2013, 09:51:59 AM
I haven't found that. I am a size 9 and they fit like any other size 9.

I'm going to stir stuff up and say I always have to buy my Asics spikes half a size bigger. I buy asics in a 9.5 whereas all my other shoes (including a pair of Puma spikes) are a 9.
Title: Re: Allrounder Spikes
Post by: mattw on May 30, 2013, 11:20:29 AM: It does make sense to get your sports shoes/trainers/boots at least 1/2 a size bigger than your normal size due to your feet swelling when they get hot during exercise.
Title: Re: Allrounder Spikes
Post by: Gloves on May 30, 2013, 12:41:55 PM: I have the Adidas ones but I think they are more suited for batting and keeping and not so much bowling even though it says they are made for bowlers ;)