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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Churchy1989 on December 10, 2016, 08:06:06 PM
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So I am in the market for a cricket shoe, I've had Adidas for last 2/3 years, both my foot has gone through the end. Prior I had puma, but studs ripped out.
I'll be batting around 5, field in at 1st slip and might get a chance to roll my arm over!
Currently have a pair of Nike which I bought on eBay as addidas broke. 2nd hand so there not ideal.
I would like to know what your shoe is and what's the best. Money is not really an object but I don't want to but every pair!
Looking for a batting and fielding pair, but not Adidas, puma or kookaburra.
Cheers, Churchy
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ASICS No other shoe comes close
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Asics in my opinion.
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In terms of comfort nothing compares to Asics. They without any doubt make the most comfortable shoes around.
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My Adidas Vectors are amazing! Used for one season and i'd say they are better than my Asics Gel Gully 4s i had previously...
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Asics
Best I've worn in over 40yrs of playing
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Currently using both NB AV4040 and Asics Speed menace.Both are fantastic shoes in terms of durability and support but i will give a little higher marks to Asics when it comes to comfort.
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I've got asics advance 6's which are a great boot had previous models before them. Wasn't blown away by the SL22's that I had in the blue colour but the boosts I got are mega comfy as I tend to get the job of long off to long off quite often which means a fair bit of ground being covered.
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Asics for comfort, I suffer with heel pain and these were the only brand that stopped the pain but I've always found them quite heavy. Now using Adidas to bat in and the Asics to field in
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I went back to my Asics gel gully shoes last season which are now 4/5 seasons old much better then Adidas
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seeing the trend- Asics
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If you can sort the right size I like new balance shoes.
Having said that I have been using spiked Nike trainers for about 4 summers
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Spiked trainers or Asics. Simple, nothing even comes close to Asics
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So I will get gray Nichols after the reviews ;)
What's the toe protection like for one on the toes?
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http://www.prodirectcricket.com/products/Mens-Shoes-Asics-GEL-ODI-White-Navy-Neon-Orange-P501Y-92869.aspx? (http://www.prodirectcricket.com/products/Mens-Shoes-Asics-GEL-ODI-White-Navy-Neon-Orange-P501Y-92869.aspx?)
111 pound saving!
But are they any good ?
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[url]http://www.prodirectcricket.com/products/Mens-Shoes-Asics-GEL-ODI-White-Navy-Neon-Orange-P501Y-92869.aspx?[/url] ([url]http://www.prodirectcricket.com/products/Mens-Shoes-Asics-GEL-ODI-White-Navy-Neon-Orange-P501Y-92869.aspx?[/url])
111 pound saving!
But are they any good ?
Yes. But only if you're the Abominable Snowman! Size 14 only ;)
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Yes. But only if you're the Abominable Snowman! Size 14 only ;)
http://www.allroundercricket.com/asics-gel-gully-5-cricket-shoes-old (http://www.allroundercricket.com/asics-gel-gully-5-cricket-shoes-old)
these?
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[url]http://www.allroundercricket.com/asics-gel-gully-5-cricket-shoes-old[/url] ([url]http://www.allroundercricket.com/asics-gel-gully-5-cricket-shoes-old[/url])
these?
Looks OK. Don't know how the Asics range works though, these don't look that expensive for Asics boots so I'm assuming they're the base model. Only ever used GN and Puma spikes.
I'm looking at the all-white Puma Keeeping Gloves on PDC. Must. Not. Buy.
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Looks OK. Don't know how the Asics range works though, these don't look that expensive for Asics boots so I'm assuming they're the base model. Only ever used GN and Puma spikes.
I'm looking at the all-white Puma Keeeping Gloves on PDC. Must. Not. Buy.
they are £44 off...
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The last couple of years I've noticed quite a few county pros wearing the cheapest shoe in the Asics range. Not sure what the model's called but it retails at around £50.
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Asics 100 Not Out.
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Asics 100 Not Out.
best I have got is 125 not out.
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However, Asics don't seem to be the obvious market leader they were a few years back?
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best I have got is 125 not out.
Get you!
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Last season I got a pair of Reebok trainers spiked up by Vitas. The best shoes I have played cricket in. Well worth doing, simply go to Sports Direct and find really comfortable cheapish trainers then send them off. Vitas were excellent as well I must add.
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Get you!
http://scayneshill.play-cricket.com/website/results/2731071 (http://scayneshill.play-cricket.com/website/results/2731071)
I know! Best Score Ever.
But I was talking to someone recently about my best game, through this in. I then remembered they had a player who refused to wear shoes and jumped on a horse in the field....
But the other 10 players were world class.....
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Last season I got a pair of Reebok trainers spiked up by Vitas. The best shoes I have played cricket in. Well worth doing, simply go to Sports Direct and find really comfortable cheapish trainers then send them off. Vitas were excellent as well I must add.
(http://images.sportsdirect.com/images/products/12005001_l.jpg)
These would look classic spiked up.
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I did look into this and have spoken to Jake about it.
Total cost is over 130 for the ones I currently have. Waiting for Under Armour to have a discount sale as an alternative to the Asics.
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I had a pair of Reebok Classics spiked up by Ian Mason once. They looked amazing, but I felt very self-conscious in them. Especially when I fielded in my Burberry cap. ;)
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Dont think you can look past a pair of spiked running trainers
Try and find a cheap suitable pair on MandM direct (sorry its not a forum sponsor) then send them to Vitas or (insert other sponsor here who has a spiking service) for around £30-£35.
I've got a pair of Adidas Boost running shoes ready to go next season, all in for £70 which is cheaper than a decent pair of spikes these days.
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[url]http://www.allroundercricket.com/asics-gel-gully-5-cricket-shoes-old[/url] ([url]http://www.allroundercricket.com/asics-gel-gully-5-cricket-shoes-old[/url])
these?
Not 100% sure but they look almost identical to the old Gel Advance 5, which were superb. Got several years out of mine including bowling seam in them, incredibly comfy and light.
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For an alrounders shoe I'd recommend the Asics Gel 220 not out , I still have the 200 not out and they are so comfortable.
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Did you know that county pros have to buy their own shoes? At discounted rates, but nevertheless...
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Some relatively cheap pairs of Asics from previous years are on sale on ebay.
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Did you know that county pros have to buy their own shoes? At discounted rates, but nevertheless...
Not all of them have too, bowlers in particular get there sponsor to pay for them if possible. "Shoes are more important than bats to them!"
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FYI for the aussie boys, I last purchase my shoes from http://www.sportitude.com.au/shop/shoes/men/cricket-shoes (http://www.sportitude.com.au/shop/shoes/men/cricket-shoes)
have a great range and a fair bit cheaper than the "cricket specialist".
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Your maths seems crook again,
http://www.kingsgrovesports.com.au/prd_2074_Asics-Gel-ODI-Cricket-Shoes.aspx (http://www.kingsgrovesports.com.au/prd_2074_Asics-Gel-ODI-Cricket-Shoes.aspx)
http://www.sportitude.com.au/shop/product/asics-gel-odi-mens-cricket-shoes-white-black-silver (http://www.sportitude.com.au/shop/product/asics-gel-odi-mens-cricket-shoes-white-black-silver)
yep must be a different shoe, the wage difference between Aussie cities or the exchange rate or something!!
I have on many occasions benefited due to the knowledge shared on the forum by other posters. When I contributed to benefit my fellow Aussie members, you are very quick to personally attack me.
I would suggest very few of your customers even are aware of this forum, so please for the sake of your blood pressure-chill.
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Interesting you single out a shoe on special and ignore the other brands and models priced the same or dearer than most retailers. I shouldn't bite I know but people that are either pushing agenda's or sprouting garbage as fact annoy me, no blood pressure issues though.
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Interesting you single out a shoe on special and ignore the other brands and models priced the same or dearer than most retailers. I shouldn't bite I know but people that are either pushing agenda's or sprouting garbage as fact annoy me, no blood pressure issues though.
If you were earlier involved in the thread you would had notice many of the poster were recommending ASICS, I provided a link to a site which supplies them at a decent price, checked it out for yourself if you want the facts.
I would suggest that 99% of the forum members, like myself get a lot of enjoyment of purchasing new kit, been able to purchase this kit at great prices means we all can purchase more, which equals more fun for us.
There are many wise sellers/batmakers who use this forum to promote and sell their kit with great success.
If any seller offers a product at a great price they too will be among the discussions on the forum.
I look forward to seeing your latest forum members red hot offer, and you know skip, I will even provided the link for all of us to share and send some of my hard earnt your way.
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Interesting you single out a shoe on special and ignore the other brands and models priced the same or dearer than most retailers. I shouldn't bite I know but people that are either pushing agenda's or sprouting garbage as fact annoy me, no blood pressure issues though.
I see what you're saying. But heavy discount on Asics means they are great value. I've never owned a pair of Asics, but assume the massive RRP means they are the business. So if they are a similar price to something low end, hence low cost, that makes them a bargain in my book.
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Did you know that county pros have to buy their own shoes? At discounted rates, but nevertheless...
They only buy there own if they don't like what the club shoe Sponser sends
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I see what you're saying. But heavy discount on Asics means they are great value. I've never owned a pair of Asics, but assume the massive RRP means they are the business. So if they are a similar price to something low end, hence low cost, that makes them a bargain in my book.
First up, before anyone thinks I'm being malicious- THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL ATTACK!
Anyway, could your reasoning not potentially be interpreted in a different way? If they are being discounted so much, this is probably because they are in extremely low demand. This could be because people have tried and tested them, and thought they were rubbish - they than tell everyone else how bad they are - and they don't sell. Or, the massive RRP has put buyers off because they don't think the shoes are that good enough to start with, therefore they wouldn't sell that way.
Therefore, personally I would see massive discounts on those, and think not "they now cost the same as something low end - they must be good," but rather "what has meant they are now having to be sold at that price? Why didn't they sell before? Maybe there's something wrong."
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First up, before anyone thinks I'm being malicious- THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL ATTACK!
Anyway, could your reasoning not potentially be interpreted in a different way? If they are being discounted so much, this is probably because they are in extremely low demand. This could be because people have tried and tested them, and thought they were rubbish - they than tell everyone else how bad they are - and they don't sell. Or, the massive RRP has put buyers off because they don't think the shoes are that good enough to start with, therefore they wouldn't sell that way.
Therefore, personally I would see massive discounts on those, and think not "they now cost the same as something low end - they must be good," but rather "what has meant they are now having to be sold at that price? Why didn't they sell before? Maybe there's something wrong."
Depends if peoples veiws are i would but i cant justify the price so ill get the best i can afford. I know ive done that before
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First up, before anyone thinks I'm being malicious- THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL ATTACK!
Anyway, could your reasoning not potentially be interpreted in a different way? If they are being discounted so much, this is probably because they are in extremely low demand. This could be because people have tried and tested them, and thought they were rubbish - they than tell everyone else how bad they are - and they don't sell. Or, the massive RRP has put buyers off because they don't think the shoes are that good enough to start with, therefore they wouldn't sell that way.
Therefore, personally I would see massive discounts on those, and think not "they now cost the same as something low end - they must be good," but rather "what has meant they are now having to be sold at that price? Why didn't they sell before? Maybe there's something wrong."
If we are specifically referring to the Asics ODI shoe, the same happened in the UK. It started as a very expensive shoe, the priciest item of footwear i've ever sold. Obviously at that price it was never going to sell in big numbers and it does seem a lot of retailers now have hefty discounts, although some of these are because Asics themselves are clearing off stock at reduced pricing rather than retailers taking a hit on something they need to shift.
All of the above happened despite the ODI being easily the best cricket spike i've ever worn. I'd still be wearing mine now had it not been for the release of the Adidas SL22 Boost.
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I see what you're saying. But heavy discount on Asics means they are great value. I've never owned a pair of Asics, but assume the massive RRP means they are the business. So if they are a similar price to something low end, hence low cost, that makes them a bargain in my book.
It does no argument, my issue was some dropkick suggesting a site was just cheaper across the board when actually he had only singled out a couple of specials.
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I look forward to seeing your latest forum members red hot offer, and you know skip, I will even provided the link for all of us to share and send some of my hard earnt your way.
It does no argument, my issue was some dropkick suggesting a site was just cheaper across the board when actually he had only singled out a couple of specials.
seriously is that anyway to speak to your potential customers, try this approach.
Hey guys, have to agree with this thread ASICS do make a great shoe, I know you guys love buying new kit. That top bloke well past my peak has kindly shared a link to a site which is offering these shoes at a very decent price.
For this month only KG's will match these prices and throw in a matching pair of socks. Just use coupon thanks well past my peak at the checkout.
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They only buy there own if they don't like what the club shoe Sponser sends
Not true.
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Not all of them have too, bowlers in particular get there sponsor to pay for them if possible. "Shoes are more important than bats to them!"
Also not true. Footwear companies do not give county cricketers full sponsorship; they offered them discounted rates, but it does not tie them to the brand.
You will will iften see players using 2 or 3 brands in the same season.
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Also not true. Footwear companies do not give county cricketers full sponsorship; they offered them discounted rates, but it does not tie them to the brand.
You will will iften see players using 2 or 3 brands in the same season.
Overall you are right, unless of course their bat sponsor happens to make shoes. New Balance, Adidas, Puma etc.
The main reason Plunkett left GN to go to NB was the offer of as many customised bowling shoes as he needed.
County pros get a discount on whatever brand the PCA is associated with at the time, but if they don't like that brand they will have to shop elsewhere or rely on their bat sponsor to buy them for them. We provide shoes to our Focus sponsored professionals, and in fact provided shoes to Rob Sayer at Leics before Focus was a thing in the UK. We've also looked after a few H4L players at Kent when Matt has asked us to sort a deal for them.
You see a lot of players now with a bat sponsor also tying up a deal with a retailer. The most notable recent example is probably Duckett and Pro Direct. Great deal for them as they managed to get him to have Adidas' cheapest shoe by the look of it.
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I picked up some white and black under armour trainers. Going to send them to jake after Christmas.
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Overall you are right, unless of course their bat sponsor happens to make shoes. New Balance, Adidas, Puma etc.
The main reason Plunkett left GN to go to NB was the offer of as many customised bowling shoes as he needed.
County pros get a discount on whatever brand the PCA is associated with at the time, but if they don't like that brand they will have to shop elsewhere or rely on their bat sponsor to buy them for them. We provide shoes to our Focus sponsored professionals, and in fact provided shoes to Rob Sayer at Leics before Focus was a thing in the UK. We've also looked after a few H4L players at Kent when Matt has asked us to sort a deal for them.
You see a lot of players now with a bat sponsor also tying up a deal with a retailer. The most notable recent example is probably Duckett and Pro Direct. Great deal for them as they managed to get him to have Adidas' cheapest shoe by the look of it.
Thanks, Vitas.
I thought that was simply Duckett's preferred shoe, in the same way that quite a few pros seem to prefer Asics' unfussy cheapest shoe.
Plunkett used Ian Mason handmade boots for several years. You don't seem to see these any more?
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Also not true. Footwear companies do not give county cricketers full sponsorship; they offered them discounted rates, but it does not tie them to the brand.
You will will iften see players using 2 or 3 brands in the same season.
Definitely not wrong! Mr Bats, one player i know of had his sponsor pay for his shoes- not a footwear brand his bat sponsor! not saying its the norm but was an agreement they had!
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Definitely not wrong! Mr Bats, one player i know of had his sponsor pay for his shoes- not a footwear brand his bat sponsor! not saying its the norm but was an agreement they had!
Still not supplied free by the footwear manufacturer. It's like saying you're sponsored because your mum buys your kit for you. Well not exactly...
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If is also possible that the "basic" shoe you see a player in is heavily customised. Not sure how it is in cricket but I've seen various Welsh rugby players shoes in individual pieces ready to be remade with a custom fit
I doubt Arun Harinath had his Asics 100 not outs specially customised.
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If is also possible that the "basic" shoe you see a player in is heavily customised. Not sure how it is in cricket but I've seen various Welsh rugby players shoes in individual pieces ready to be remade with a custom fit
Fairly common for international players I believe, forget the name but there's an Aussie shoe company who love to post all the player's shoes they've done on twitter.
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5592/30864605784_ed7701c8e5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P2paZA)
These are the ones I am going to get spiked up for bowling/fielding.
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Just throwing it out there as an option. It isn't that special and open to regular Freds too and only mentioned rugby as I was in Cardiff at the time and not a lot else happens in Wales ;) In other sports, more effort goes in to getting names in to lower end kit to sell the entire range.
More on topic, there was an interesting study in the UK military where they looked in to footwear to try and reduce the high number of injuries during basic training. They had lots of different fancy shoes and different fancy fitting methods but at the end of the day the group with the best outcome was the one where individuals chose their own shoe from a pile based on the first feel. Basically, go for the shoe that feels most comfortable when first trying it on. This is the most likely reason a pro may chose a low end shoe I'd imagine.
Hi-Tec Silver Shadows were standard military issue for many years, were they not?
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@Churchy1989 , nice looking shoe but a word of warning.
Had a number of consults with my podiatrist this year, the business also specialises in custom cricket shoes.
The shoe you posted looked like it contains a lot of mesh in the upper of the shoe. This isn't very strong or supportive.
If you spend anytime in front of the bat where you need to start/stop quickly or change directions you might find they wear out quickly.
Podiatrist (who didn't push any products to me) suggest that for fielding especially, get a cross trainer (sideways movement stability) with about 80% (or more) leather upper (or synthetic equivalent) to spike up so they last.
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@Churchy1989
Podiatrist (who didn't push any products to me) suggest that for fielding especially, get a cross trainer (sideways movement stability) with about 80% (or more) leather upper (or synthetic equivalent) to spike up so they last.
this is great advise and has been my experience as well. Generally cricket shoes have far more in common with cross trainers than runners
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Good leather cross trainers, like you suggest, in white are pretty hard to find these days.
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Good leather cross trainers, like you suggest, in white are pretty hard to find these days.
http://www.sportitude.com.au/shop/shoes/men/cross-training-shoes?br=asics (http://www.sportitude.com.au/shop/shoes/men/cross-training-shoes?br=asics)
I got the aqua ones, but there are plenty of white ones also available, just don't tell skip he gets very upset when I provide links to some value purchasing
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@Bat and Ball Cricket Thanks for the advice. But these are the same as ones I use at nets and not had a problem.
Only going to be at 1st Slip and maybe turn my arm over now and again.
Am looking for Batting shoes tho, so might have a look for Leather ones...
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Is there anything that is as wide as Asics on the market at present, consodering gel 100 not out, but haven't seen any reviews here.
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I'm also on the market for a new pair of spikes. I am a batsman and fielder who will move around the field a lot patrolling the boundaries. I need a pair of spikes that will be be comfortable for the whole duration of the innings and be extremely light too. I use to own asics gel advance 6. Are these still one of the lightest comifest shoes around???? Also it seems to me at the moment asics haven't got 2017 range for the gel advance or gel Odi's? how would people compare these shoes to the puma or Sl22 boost???
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I'm also on the market for a new pair of spikes. I am a batsman and fielder who will move around the field a lot patrolling the boundaries. I need a pair of spikes that will be be comfortable for the whole duration of the innings and be extremely light too. I use to own asics gel advance 6. Are these still one of the lightest comifest shoes around???? Also it seems to me at the moment asics haven't got 2017 range for the gel advance or gel Odi's? how would people compare these shoes to the puma or Sl22 boost???
Asics Gel Advance easily the best cricket shoes I've worn. I think they might be discontinued, or perhaps re-branded (The Gel Gullys look to be the most like the old Gel Advance, at least here is Aus), but do some research as there might be some previous season stock floating around at a reduced price. I got my Gel Advance 5s for $40 off compared to the 6, the only difference being the colourway, which is not a big deal.
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I'm also on the market for a new pair of spikes. I am a batsman and fielder who will move around the field a lot patrolling the boundaries. I need a pair of spikes that will be be comfortable for the whole duration of the innings and be extremely light too. I use to own asics gel advance 6. Are these still one of the lightest comifest shoes around???? Also it seems to me at the moment asics haven't got 2017 range for the gel advance or gel Odi's? how would people compare these shoes to the puma or Sl22 boost???
Haven't looked at Puma for years.
I've not liked any of the Adidas boots as i've felt they were all on the chunky side.
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I'm also on the market for a new pair of spikes. I am a batsman and fielder who will move around the field a lot patrolling the boundaries. I need a pair of spikes that will be be comfortable for the whole duration of the innings and be extremely light too. I use to own asics gel advance 6. Are these still one of the lightest comifest shoes around???? Also it seems to me at the moment asics haven't got 2017 range for the gel advance or gel Odi's? how would people compare these shoes to the puma or Sl22 boost???
If you're not bowling you can't go far wrong with the SL22 boosts. Really comfy light shoe either that or any of the Asics Range.
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If you're not bowling you can't go far wrong with the SL22 boosts. Really comfy light shoe either that or any of the Asics Range.
I bowl spin and wear sl22's . Great shoes . With my knees resembling those of a centenarian i am going to buy a 3rd pair ... ones for training . The cushioning and lightness is a godsend.