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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: petehosk on November 19, 2016, 07:40:45 PM
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Hi chaps
Did anyone decide to purchase and use a pair of the Adidas Adizero SL22 Boost Cricket Shoes last season?
The ones with the ultra-sharp traction lugs, therefore not requiring the traditional spikes?
How were they?
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Captain bought a pair, said they didn't have enough grip especially on the wet patches of the ground. Could really be used on hard, dry ground but even then would not offer enough grip.
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I used mine for the last 3/4 games for fielding in any were great, getting
Lumbered with long off to long off for 20 overs they were certainly more comfortable than my asics advance 6's I bought earlier in the season.
Have also come in very useful to wear for golf in the off season 👌
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How was the sizing?
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I got a pair and only wore them for the final game of the season as it was all I had them for.
Would say the same as tom, really comfortable.
Have seen a few posts on twitter for the shoe doctor and a lot of people seem to be putting half spikes on them which I really don't get
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I had a pair but no longer have them. Size wise you need to go half a size bigger than normal. Very comfortable and a noticeable difference in weight between them and the normal SL22's. Sold mine as I found the protection when batting poor. Hit twice in the boot, the first time breaking the impact broke two toes in my foot and the second later in the season caused significant bruising.
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I was thinking more about fielding in them....plus the added bonus that you don't need to keep taking them off when tempted by those extra cakes from the clubhouse!
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I have these, used them for a full season.
Feedback is that for batting and fielding they are great, so light and trainer like and comfortable from the off. I had a couple of slips last year when running between the wicket but nothing major and the lightness makes up for it - also I couldn't say for sure that normal spikes would have been any better.
Agree that they don't offer much foot protection but I don't tend to get wrapped on the toes.
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Wore them in pretty much every game, much lighter and more comfortable than lots of alternatives on the market and it really took a lot for me to move away from asics
Green wet outfields, rock hard squares and everything in between were tackled no issues
I slipped maybe twice running between the wickets but this was on a concrete hard square devoid of grass with an almost shiny top layer if you know what I mean? I slip on that kind of wicket in spikes
Already have my 2017 boosts on order, I've always been an asics man and felt it would take something truly exceptional for me to change, I wasn't sure adidas would deliver but they have
As for spiking them up, possibly the most ridiculous thing I've seen. The traction lugs are as good as spikes if not better. My only tiny criticism is the boost material is thin under your toes, and sanding this down even thinner to create a surface to stick and stitch a soleplate would not be a positive
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And it's still a no go for ASTRO?
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I wouldn't use on astro. It would be like spikes on tiles.
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And it's still a no go for ASTRO?
It's specifically engineered for grass. An artificial surface will quickly wear the traction spikes down
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I used them on astroturf and they were fine, I really like them. They are extremely light and feel great when you field in them as well.
In terms of sizing, they are tight so get half a size bigger than usual Adidas you'd buy.
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I have these spikes and saw a picture of some spiked up on twitter I believe, I did consider getting mine done as I slipped a few times running between wickets on hard tops
But after reading the comments by vitas I think il leave them as they are
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Wore them all last season for keeping and batting, even pre-season on soaking wet outfields for practice. No problems. Like others I slipped a couple of times when running on a hard track but that was when I was expecting the very edge of the shoe to provide traction for my 15 stone. I never slipped over, just lost grip for half a second.
I went for a 12, I'm usually an 11. After a season they are still in great shape. I even put them in the washing machine and they came up like new.
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@Vitas Cricket And @Ayrtek Cricket .. like you I am contemplating a switch from my Asics Gel Advance 6 to the boost... is the sizing the same or should I go up in size? Many Thanks.
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Go up a size @brokenbat . I wore them for the first time the other weekend, bowled 16 overs fielded 85 and batted about 12 and and they really were comfy! Not great in the damp but other than that I was impressed.
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Anyone else find the insoles really crap? Mine have died and fold towards the heel every game
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Yes, insoles from my 2016 pair were poor. Got those out and replaced with others that now need replacing
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Anyone else find the insoles really crap? Mine have died and fold towards the heel every game
I didn't find them that bad , but because the boost is thin (well , compared to my boost runners anyway ) ,i swapped the insoles out for memory foam ones . Only cost a dollar on fleabay and they feel really nice .... memory foam and boost is a great combo .
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bought some of the 2016 version and have worn them every game this season bar one ( you needed wellies). only time felt like slipping is on really hard tracks.
totally agree about the inner soles, changed mine after 2 games, very poor for something you are paying £100 for. (if you are paying rrp)
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@Vitas Cricket And @Ayrtek Cricket .. like you I am contemplating a switch from my Asics Gel Advance 6 to the boost... is the sizing the same or should I go up in size? Many Thanks.
Sorry just saw this, Im usually a 7.5 in adidas trainers but have gone for an 8 with these as i wear cricket socks. They are quite snug as a result but given i end up doing long off to long off for 20-25 overs a game id rather have them like that than loose.
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Wore them in pretty much every game, much lighter and more comfortable than lots of alternatives on the market and it really took a lot for me to move away from asics
Green wet outfields, rock hard squares and everything in between were tackled no issues
I slipped maybe twice running between the wickets but this was on a concrete hard square devoid of grass with an almost shiny top layer if you know what I mean? I slip on that kind of wicket in spikes
Already have my 2017 boosts on order, I've always been an asics man and felt it would take something truly exceptional for me to change, I wasn't sure adidas would deliver but they have
As for spiking them up, possibly the most ridiculous thing I've seen. The traction lugs are as good as spikes if not better. My only tiny criticism is the boost material is thin under your toes, and sanding this down even thinner to create a surface to stick and stitch a soleplate would not be a positive
Second season in a row I've worn boosts, unless the NB 2018 range is as good as many professionals are saying then I can't see myself wearing anything other than the 2018 boosts which receive some minor updates as well as a new colourway.
Looking back on my original post about it taking a lot for me to move away from Asics, i'm glad i made this move back then rather than being forced to next season as Asics are leaving the cricket market (in Europe/the UK at least)
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Looking back on my original post about it taking a lot for me to move away from Asics, i'm glad i made this move back then rather than being forced to next season as Asics are leaving the cricket market (in Europe/the UK at least)
Whaaat?
Aside: The 2018 NB stuff does look interesting so if that's high quality it would be a welcome addition, bought a pair of the CK10s recently and sent them straight back, very disappointed. Take it retailers here haven't even seen them yet?
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Whaaat?
Aside: The 2018 NB stuff does look interesting so if that's high quality it would be a welcome addition, bought a pair of the CK10s recently and sent them straight back, very disappointed. Take it retailers here haven't even seen them yet?
We had the opportunity to view the entire range a while back, but we couldn't make the dates and the venue is a long way from us. We have seen images and spec sheets though and given the strength of NB sales over the past 2 years we made our order for pre christmas delivery back in May (ridiculous i know)
I had heard rumours about Asics all Summer and had it confirmed by Asics themselves last week. The current range will still be available until what they refer to as spring/summer18, so shortly before next cricket season. I'm sure some retailers will still carry stock, we are unlikely to order any of it to be honest as Asics has never been a business we have found particularly easy to deal with.
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Second season in a row I've worn boosts, unless the NB 2018 range is as good as many professionals are saying then I can't see myself wearing anything other than the 2018 boosts which receive some minor updates as well as a new colourway.
Looking back on my original post about it taking a lot for me to move away from Asics, i'm glad i made this move back then rather than being forced to next season as Asics are leaving the cricket market (in Europe/the UK at least)
@Vitas Cricket do the shoes need to replaced every year, given the wear and tear of the sythetic rubber spikes? is that not a drawback compared to traditional spikes?
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@Vitas Cricket do the shoes need to replaced every year, given the wear and tear of the sythetic rubber spikes? is that not a drawback compared to traditional spikes?
It is a potential drawback yes, how often they need to be replaced does depend on how much cricket you play, and also what role you serve in the team. I keep wicket so whether we are batting or fielding i am generally involved in the game and i'm on the most abrasive part of the pitch (the square) so my shoes take more tap than most.
I play a lot of cricket (average of a bout 70 games) a season, and my conventional spikes are always about ready for the bin after one season. Like many sports products (cricket bats included) it is often the case that the more you pay then the more the product is weighted to performance over durability.
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Just resurrecting this one for 2018.
Anyone have any idea how the 2018 SL22 Boosts differ from last year's? (Apart from the colourway. The grey and white looks classy, IMO.)
Only thing that's bugging me about these is that they look as if they lack decent toe protection.
Ta.
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same boot just different colours, they are more like trainers than boots and dont have any "bumper" around the toe area like the Advance 6's do for example.
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Righto.
So the answer is to pick up last season's and save yourself 40-odd quid!
Just noticed that the full-spike version does have toe protection. Hmmm.
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Has anyone used the spiked version of these yet?
From what everyone is saying, they seem light and have decent grip.
I have an ankle that rolls every 6 months like clockwork, so like something that's light and doesn't feel like i'm carrying bricks on my feet!
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I don't know if this helps, I have an Adidas Boost SL22 cricket shoes with rubber sole. This shoe feels very light and it sits pretty low on my feet, so there is not much of an ankle support.
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Desperate to try a pair of these,(the rubber ones)
If anyone has a pair of 11,s