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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Lou9490 on June 27, 2013, 10:47:14 PM

Title: best spikes on the market
Post by: Lou9490 on June 27, 2013, 10:47:14 PM

wanted to know everyones opinions on what are the best spikes on the market at the moment

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: Vitas Cricket on June 27, 2013, 10:54:13 PM

Asics Gel Advance 4 if you are a batsman/all-rounder.

I'm no bowler so can't comment properly on bowling shoes. The Speed Menace from Asics is popular, many people like the Adidas Bowling shoes too though.

In a few months when the Nike Lunar Dominate and Accelerate's are released to the masses they will be the best shoes in my book. Mine are fantastic and easily the best spikes I've ever worn. My Asics 200 Not Outs and Adidas SL22's have been put into storage for a while!

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: Lou9490 on June 27, 2013, 11:00:53 PM

whats your opinion on the adidas howzat fs

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: Vitas Cricket on June 27, 2013, 11:03:24 PM

Not seen them in the flesh. Can't see them being market leading at the price.

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: Lou9490 on June 27, 2013, 11:07:01 PM

are the new nike going to be a all round shoe or more of a bowling shoe

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: Vitas Cricket on June 27, 2013, 11:14:52 PM

Dominates are all round/batting shoes.

(http://www.aerocricket.com/images/stories/nike/lunardominatetech.jpg)

Accelerates are bowing shoes with a support strap.

(http://www.aerocricket.com/images/stories/nike/lunaracceleratetech.jpg)

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: Lou9490 on June 27, 2013, 11:28:50 PM

what are these likely to be priced at

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: Vitas Cricket on June 27, 2013, 11:42:57 PM

No firm indications from suppliers yet, available overseas for approx £90-£100. This is in line with most other top end shoes, the Gel Advance 4 for example is £95.

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: Colesy on June 28, 2013, 12:49:00 AM

I want these

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on June 28, 2013, 08:01:10 AM

I have this years Puma Pulse and I am surprised how much more comfier they are to wear with better protection over the adidas 22yard lites I have also.

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: ajmw89 on June 28, 2013, 08:22:01 AM

Asics Speed menace are brilliant as an all round shoe, not just for bowling.

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: Bruce on June 28, 2013, 08:24:15 AM

Jake, How would you rate the new strike rates?

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: Vitas Cricket on June 28, 2013, 10:48:01 AM

I like the strike rates personally, as close to a trainer level of comfort as you can get (aside from the new nikes, seriously, different level)

Some people are flummoxed by the pins/blanks, also the half spike only option is a little limiting, but it is marketed as a batting shoe.

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: MD2812 on June 28, 2013, 11:15:52 AM

I've got Gel advance 4s absolutely love them! So comfy to move around in!

Title: Re: best spikes on the market
Post by: dan_griffin11 on June 28, 2013, 08:00:18 PM

Spiked trainers, sorted.