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Title: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: cheese on October 28, 2015, 12:36:41 AM
Scrolling through my Facebook and see this image from Romida...
(http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii588/olliecricket/a01163e9f534a2b76727a658e55afbc1_zps25flrlye.jpg)
Seems to be the new 2016 Vector colour way, I like the red and blue combo and expect that it will run throughout the whole range?
Once I clicked on the link I saw no 2016 boots though so I guess this is a mistake by Romida?
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: edge on October 28, 2015, 12:43:05 AM
So Adidas bowling boots are the same for the third(?) year in a row now? How innovative. Still, don't think I've ever seen a pair on the feet of a non-pro player, so who cares ha.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: ItsJustCricket on October 28, 2015, 02:00:43 AM
Yes, this is the Vector look for 2016.

I wouldn't be so quick of people to write off Adidas for 2016.

They've got one particular shoe which will blow people's mind!

And the rest of the range has subtle tweaks, like stiffening of the midsole etc, which are welcome moves for a very popular shoe range!

Chris
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Centurion on October 28, 2015, 07:38:56 AM
They look amazing, loving the return of the solar blue colours with the orange. Are you allowed to leak any details Chris (just for forum members)  ;) ...
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: wayward_hayward on October 28, 2015, 07:41:01 AM
Well they are certainly bright..... I think I will be on the look out for the 2015 version in the sales.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Bowlers Name Please on October 28, 2015, 09:41:28 AM
I'm sure Romida had put the 2016 range on their site the other week but looks like this has since been removed.  From what I can remember their was a new Anderson boot which was pretty 'interesting' looking in my opinion... :o
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on October 28, 2015, 09:51:53 AM
The theory is with the design that the heel section is covered by your whites once being worn so 70% of the boot on show is still white in accordance with ICC regs.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Tom on October 28, 2015, 09:56:51 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/TPr2jgQ.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Bowlers Name Please on October 28, 2015, 10:02:36 AM
Think I'll stick with New Balance... :D
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Tom on October 28, 2015, 10:11:25 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/v7hOFFU.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: cheese on October 28, 2015, 10:12:09 AM
([url]http://i.imgur.com/TPr2jgQ.jpg?1[/url])


Big fan of these boots...
I expect they'll be expensive though
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Vitas Cricket on October 28, 2015, 10:13:22 AM
Thats the one, SL22 Boost.

Boost foam in the sole as found under various brand names on running shoes from all the big players in the market. Obviously very different soleplate with no spikes. Apparently worn by a few county players this Summer, including Collingwood with positive feedback. Intended as a batting/fielding shoe obviously, probably no issues bowling spin but not designed for fast bowlers!

Its so light as the framework to hold spikes in place isn't necessary.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: rickjames on October 28, 2015, 10:16:15 AM
That Libro is burning my eyes
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: cheese on October 28, 2015, 10:18:09 AM
Thats the one, SL22 Boost.

Boost foam in the sole as found under various brand names on running shoes from all the big players in the market. Obviously very different soleplate with no spikes. Apparently worn by a few county players this Summer, including Collingwood with positive feedback. Intended as a batting/fielding shoe obviously, probably no issues bowling spin but not designed for fast bowlers!

Its so light as the framework to hold spikes in place isn't necessary.


Ah that's a shame, I'd consider myself a medium/fast bowler but looks like I won't be using them for that...
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 28, 2015, 10:23:40 AM
Thats the one, SL22 Boost.

Boost foam in the sole as found under various brand names on running shoes from all the big players in the market. Obviously very different soleplate with no spikes. Apparently worn by a few county players this Summer, including Collingwood with positive feedback. Intended as a batting/fielding shoe obviously, probably no issues bowling spin but not designed for fast bowlers!

Its so light as the framework to hold spikes in place isn't necessary.

Any idea on the price? Interested to say the least!
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Tom on October 28, 2015, 10:44:51 AM
RRP of £125, should retail at around £100
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Bowlers Name Please on October 28, 2015, 10:50:34 AM
That Libro is burning my eyes

Agreed, far too much going on.  Pity as I thought this years design was spot on..
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Centurion on October 28, 2015, 11:03:12 AM
What
The
Hell
Is
That
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Neon Cricket on October 28, 2015, 11:04:57 AM
RRP of £125, should retail at around £100

Cheers Tom
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: liscon12 on October 28, 2015, 11:05:35 AM
Agreed, far too much going on.  Pity as I thought this years design was spot on..
For me its the use of chrome and the edge stickers that make it look garish
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Centurion on October 28, 2015, 11:08:06 AM
Will there be a normal batting shoe as well?  ??? If not I think im moving to Nike or New Balance.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Bowlers Name Please on October 28, 2015, 11:16:06 AM
For me its the use of chrome and the edge stickers that make it look garish

It's like the Anti of what I want to go for next season (clean, simple).  Still guess it will appeal to someone / a market.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: beaver5 on October 28, 2015, 11:34:19 AM
Just glad I bought last years SL22's in the sales after seeing these!
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Sivlar13 on October 28, 2015, 11:57:26 AM
Those Vectors look mint, definitely going on the Christmas list.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Vitas Cricket on October 28, 2015, 01:22:12 PM
Any idea on the price? Interested to say the least!

£125 RRP

I think we will sell them for £105.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Vitas Cricket on October 28, 2015, 01:25:05 PM
Will there be a normal batting shoe as well?  ??? If not I think im moving to Nike or New Balance.

Yes, the rest of the shoes remain the same as 2015 aside from colour/small technical updates.

Nike have left the cricket market as far as everyone can tell. No UK distributor anymore is something that is definitely certain.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Centurion on October 28, 2015, 01:27:16 PM
Yes, the rest of the shoes remain the same as 2015 aside from colour/small technical updates.

Nike have left the cricket market as far as everyone can tell. No UK distributor anymore is something that is definitely certain.


Ah fair enough. Love the new colour scheme; it would look good on the normal SL22
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: edge on October 28, 2015, 01:47:21 PM
They look pretty neat, no good for those of use that bowl seam though! Much as I like lightweight boots to bat in, £100+ is too much if you're having to buy two pairs.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Liam-SCCC on October 28, 2015, 01:49:09 PM

Ah that's a shame, I'd consider myself a medium/fast bowler but looks like I won't be using them for that...

Go ahead Ollie, you're only a slow bowler
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: peristocle on October 28, 2015, 02:37:44 PM


Boost technology is great, think it will be incredible to have these in a cricket shoe
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Centurion on October 28, 2015, 03:02:47 PM

Boost technology is great, think it will be incredible to have these in a cricket shoe

I agree, boost technology makes you feel like you're running with springs in your boot but the shoe looks so weird imo.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: VKS on October 28, 2015, 03:25:13 PM
The new Howzat spikes are much better than last years too, plus they are £5 cheaper.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Centurion on October 28, 2015, 03:33:28 PM
The new Howzat spikes are much better than last years too, plus they are £5 cheaper.

When are they on sale mate?
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: VKS on October 28, 2015, 03:42:35 PM
Expected by the end of November.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: tim2000s on October 29, 2015, 10:49:57 PM

([url]http://i.imgur.com/TPr2jgQ.jpg?1[/url])

Oh my eyes!!!!!


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Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: cricketaja on November 09, 2015, 03:29:02 PM
Does anyone have any pictures of the other gear?
Thanks


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Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: justnotcricket86 on November 09, 2015, 04:05:50 PM
Sam Curran was on Twitter earlier today saying he was at an Adidas Cricket photo shoot, so imagine it will all be thrown out to the general public shortly.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: cricketaja on November 09, 2015, 04:57:19 PM
Roy's gone back to slazenger


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Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: HallamKeeper on November 27, 2015, 12:44:10 PM
Big fan of these boots...
I expect they'll be expensive though

Are these an alternative to proper spikes or would they only be suitable for batting on a dry track? I'm looking for a good batting/keeper pair.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: VKS on November 27, 2015, 01:02:08 PM

Are these an alternative to proper spikes or would they only be suitable for batting on a dry track? I'm looking for a good batting/keeper pair.
They're an alternative to proper spikes and apparently reviews from the pro's that used them during the testing stages were good.

This paticular model is not being released until March.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: HallamKeeper on November 27, 2015, 01:41:59 PM
Ah great thanks.

Probably get a pair if they fit my fat feet.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Stuey on November 27, 2015, 06:21:57 PM
What a mess !
Think I'll be going for Asics gel 210 not outs, my mate swears by them.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Stuey on November 27, 2015, 09:28:53 PM
After a couple of hours they're growing on me  ;)
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Canners on November 27, 2015, 10:47:26 PM
Really don't like the look of them but would get them just because of the boost soles
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: HallamKeeper on February 24, 2016, 10:07:38 AM
As we are getting close to March and I am bored at work, any update on when the SL22 boosts will be in the shops?
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Uzi Sports on February 24, 2016, 10:47:38 AM
As we are getting close to March and I am bored at work, any update on when the SL22 boosts will be in the shops?

Already have these
http://uzisports.com/senior-cricket-footwear-adidas?product_id=2151 (http://uzisports.com/senior-cricket-footwear-adidas?product_id=2151)
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: JG on February 24, 2016, 10:55:28 AM
I think he was on about the new boost variety that were supposed to be coming out just in time for my birthday  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: VKS on February 24, 2016, 11:13:33 AM
They will be available from the end of March.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: HallamKeeper on February 25, 2016, 10:18:06 AM
I hate waiting but I think/hope they will be really good to wear. Thanks for the update.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: VKS on February 25, 2016, 07:12:25 PM

I hate waiting but I think/hope they will be really good to wear. Thanks for the update.


I tried on this prototype pair when they were first shown to us last June and they felt really comfortable (although they were small for me). 

The sole plate offers great grip too from what we have been told.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160225/332431e90e59621d75548ec3705ae9de.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160225/dd22e364b2379e86079742a25b70fb30.jpg)
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Woodyspin on February 25, 2016, 08:49:01 PM
An outdoor boot that is a hybrid for grass and astro?
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Vitas Cricket on February 25, 2016, 09:53:42 PM
An outdoor boot that is a hybrid for grass and astro?

Mainly intended for grass

Also the finished model wont have a black sole plate, it's an orangey colour to match the stripes on the upper of the shoe
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: FattusCattus on February 25, 2016, 10:00:02 PM
It's sexy and pimply - but £100 quid for cricket shoes!! Bloody hell, it's getting an expensive sport.
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: Woodyspin on February 25, 2016, 11:49:41 PM
Mainly intended for grass

Also the finished model wont have a black sole plate, it's an orangey colour to match the stripes on the upper of the shoe
Am i right in saying these are the SL22 which have a blue sole with just studs and none of the soles replicate this at all
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: JG on February 26, 2016, 12:51:11 AM
My parents have offered to get me a pair whenever they come out (for my 22nd), but wanted some form of embroidered thing to make it a bit more 'special' to say its from them, suppose i'll have to wait for pro-direct to post them up with an option assuming no-one else provides the service?
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: bk on March 04, 2016, 08:02:37 AM
PR has started for the SL22 Boost. Expect on the stores over the next few weeks.


https://twitter.com/adidascricket/status/705411611482173440

Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: bk on March 04, 2016, 03:43:43 PM
Just found out that the new SL22 Boost will be hitting the distributor first week of April
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: JG on March 04, 2016, 03:51:13 PM
In comparison to the previous pictures on here, it looks as though they have got rid of the extra bit on the front of the toe. Look more like a standard trainer than anything else I have seen! cannot wait to get a pair now
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: JG on March 16, 2016, 07:27:26 PM
looks as though the GCCC have got the first review up of the shoes... fill yer boots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbQ8V1wmSAg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbQ8V1wmSAg)
Title: Re: Adidas 2016 Vectors
Post by: TGB1997 on April 25, 2016, 08:56:17 AM
I've used the vectors for a while now and I cannot complain at all about their performance, they are really comfortable and hold my feet in place both in the field and when bowling, surprisingly they feel quite light when I'm wearing them too. The game I played in yesterday had 6 players wearing adidas boots and 4 of those 6 all were wearing vectors. I have the 2015 red colour way but I'm tempted to buy the blue ones as they look really nice.