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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: Buzz on January 05, 2017, 05:26:09 PM
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Worth having a look at the new Payntr Cricket shoes, due to be officially launched at the weekend...
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They look like a chavs choice of footwear for a Saturday night out... fugly
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Any ideas on price? Look like extra times on toes for batting
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The most important thing here is that they look bloody comfy. Have a similar sort of layer to an Adidas Ultraboost!
Hope the price isn't too much as I'd happily have the all white pair!
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https://www.facebook.com/payntrcricket/ (https://www.facebook.com/payntrcricket/) no real info yet, they seem to be hyping it quite hard though - radical game changers! Imagine they could quite sell quite well with fans of Adidas/Nike trainers, not for me though. Quite apart from the looks I can't imagine them being able to compete with Asics. Be interesting to hear design process etc and who's behind that.
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They look good to me.I see the ultra boost comparsonion but for me they look like Nike prestos /roshes.
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They look alright to me, I like the lacing system. Fair play to them for giving it a go, but it'll be very hard to break into a market dominated by big boys such as Adidas,Asics,Nike,NB etc,etc. Anyone remember W3 shoes?
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Tough crowd here, I really like them!
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They look alright to me, I like the lacing system. Fair play to them for giving it a go, but it'll be very hard to break into a market dominated by big boys such as Adidas,Asics,Nike,NB etc,etc. Anyone remember W3 shoes?
Is that not the same as H4L many years ago and their a forum favorite?
If there reasonable priced, hopefully a into offer I'm getting some!
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Apparetly available to buy from saturday...
Might have to have a look out
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RRP of £75.
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(http://i.imgur.com/ovgyLkt.jpg)
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:D :D :D I like them
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I like the all white version.
Like some have said, looks like Boost technology, but I thought you couldn't put spikes onto a Boost soleplate?
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RRP of £75.
Sold.
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I like the all white version.
Like some have said, looks like Boost technology, but I thought you couldn't put spikes onto a Boost soleplate?
Boost is produced in Germany by BASF (technology is actually called Infinergy), and Adidas have exclusivity on it. This is likely some lookalike stuff, god knows how it will compare - but I must say the shoes look great.
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Boost is produced in Germany by BASF (technology is actually called Infinergy), and Adidas have exclusivity on it. This is likely some lookalike stuff, god knows how it will compare - but I must say the shoes look great.
Ah... Thanks Tom.
Still at £75 RRP, that's more like £60-65 at retailers? Bargain.
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Been talking about them today at work. We hopefully will stock them in the future, Dave Paynter in the pic lives local to me and comes to net at work occasionally. Very good player too
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I like them but they look tapered towards the toe not good if you have a wide foot.
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A bit like Alan Sugar has asked contestants on The Apprentice to come up with an idea for a cricket shoe brand?
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Been talking about them today at work. We hopefully will stock them in the future, Dave Paynter in the pic lives local to me and comes to net at work occasionally. Very good player too
Cricket Related work or just cricket mates at work?
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I like them but they look tapered towards the toe not good if you have a wide foot.
Ah, the blessing of wide feet. The reason I can't even consider Puma shoes any more :(
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Definitely would wear those all white spikes, they're bloody lovely.
Haven't heard of the company really before, are they any good?
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Spoke at length today with Dave he says they have in Stock currently 400 pairs for the Launch tomorrow but a container is due to arrive mid February. £75.00 can only be purchased from them to start with size wise he said in cm his feet are 30 that equals size 11 and every cm up or down will be one size up or down they are designed to be snug fit to fullfil there purpose and not too be worn with thick socks normal thin running socks are suggested they will launching a sock soon as well . Site opens at 12.00 tomorrow hope this helps
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But cricket socks are thicker by design, so that seems slightly strange to me.
I'm normally a 9.5 in Asics or Puma, if I were to get a pair of these I guess I'd have to go for a size 10 to accommodate my cricket socks.
I'll wait for a few user reviews before I make a decision on buying a pair me thinks...
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Measure your feet in cm that will give you your size required they are not doing half sizes re the sock comment interpret how you want just passing on the info given
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Gary bloody knows everyone 😂😂
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Cricket Related work or just cricket mates at work?
Both
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Tough crowd here, I really like them!
there is certainly something different about them - they are trading on a tennis shoe kind of look, you assume the USP will be greater comfort in the field?
Could be worth a look...
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Sites Live
https://www.payntr.com/ (https://www.payntr.com/)
They have a Bat aswell!
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I'm very tempted I must say
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Didn't realise Graeme Swann was still playing
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Don't look too bad at all...
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I don't get the hype?
£75 for a pair of regular cricket boots that are 30-50 from anybody else?
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I don't get the hype?
£75 for a pair of regular cricket boots that are 30-50 from anybody else?
Where?
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Where?
I presume he's merely suggesting they offer nothing different over other boots on the market.
Which I kinda agree with, don't see anything that shouts "must purchase" to me.
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GM Maestro around £40, GN Atomic £40, GN Omega £42, Kook £45, Adidas Howzat £44
As smilley has said, what do these offer to justify the extra £30 other that Swann saying he likes them?
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Aren't most top range boots up there at £80 plus?
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So are they bowling boots or just your normal cricket shoe?
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After promoting ascis shoes on a earlier topic I have just purchased a pair of these I hope I don't regret it
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GM Maestro around £40, GN Atomic £40, GN Omega £42, Kook £45, Adidas Howzat £44
As smilley has said, what do these offer to justify the extra £30 other that Swann saying he likes them?
But they don't offer the same thing do they?
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But they don't offer the same thing do they?
What is it the Payntr ones offer that the cheaper alternatives don't?
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What is it the Payntr ones offer that the cheaper alternatives don't?
If you read their website you might find out
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If you read their website you might find out
They have more marketing buzzwords attached to them? ???
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Website can claim a lot, but as they are new to the market. Do we have any first hand knowledge of these shoes, or previous experience of shoe making to go on?
If not then it is pretty naive to just instantly believe everything they offer is going to be true, and/or better than what's out there.
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So are they bowling boots or just your normal cricket shoe?
Only two spikes in the heel and biggest size available is 11 = definitely not bowling boots.
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I have read the website. I still don't get what they offer over a basic boot.
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Look too narrow for my feet. I admire the fact that they are giving it a go but for my money the 2 pairs of asics I have are unbeatable.
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I got a pair even though I'm a 12, will try them on and see what happens!
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Perfect @Sivlar13! Now we all eagerly await to hear from you so we all will order them as well...well most of us will be.
I wonder how is sizing.
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Perfect @Sivlar13! Now we all eagerly await to hear from you so we all will order them as well...well most of us will be.
I wonder how is sizing.
I'm here to serve.
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I have read the website. I still don't get what they offer over a basic boot.
Anything similar to why anyone would spike a pair of running shoes.
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Anything similar to why anyone would spike a pair of running shoes.
shoe technology in a pair of running shoes is distinctive (asics nimbus, nike pegasus etc).
The only thing I can see on these is a triathlon type set of laces. would expect a write up on the cushioning components.
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Anything similar to why anyone would spike a pair of running shoes.
When Nike, adidas, new balance etc joined the cricket shoe market, people tried them and hyped them due to there experience in other fields over many many years, and brand loyalty.
People spike trainers up because they find a certain style and make of shoes and have years of trust in them and want them for the cricket field.
All valid reasons to try a new shoe. Imo
Payntr remind me of W3. Both an unknown quality offering a spiked shoe in a comfy athletic/trainer type.
But for some reason W3 got some serious abuse, questioned on there build quality, r and d and lack of experience.
Where as payntr have received universal praise and backing across the board, and for some reason I just can't fathom why?
What is it that can be seen, that people are putting blind faith in this shoe? Is it the Swann thing? I really can't see it.
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Im not putting faith behind them, if i didnt have 2 pairs of boots already i would be keen on buying some. As i think the resemble a running trainer spiked up, more so than anything else out there
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Im not putting faith behind them, if i didnt have 2 pairs of boots already i would be keen on buying some. As i think the resemble a running trainer spiked up, more so than anything else out there
I would buy a pair but sent trainers to vitas to get spiked.
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When Nike, adidas, new balance etc joined the cricket shoe market, people tried them and hyped them due to there experience in other fields over many many years, and brand loyalty.
People spike trainers up because they find a certain style and make of shoes and have years of trust in them and want them for the cricket field.
All valid reasons to try a new shoe. Imo
Payntr remind me of W3. Both an unknown quality offering a spiked shoe in a comfy athletic/trainer type.
But for some reason W3 got some serious abuse, questioned on there build quality, r and d and lack of experience.
Where as payntr have received universal praise and backing across the board, and for some reason I just can't fathom why?
What is it that can be seen, that people are putting blind faith in this shoe? Is it the Swann thing? I really can't see it.
W3 got flack merely because of the founder Ian Willis I believe which didn't give a lot of people much faith in the product due to past dealings
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They don't look that great in my humble opinion, and I wouldn't choose to buy them, as I see no reason to shift from Asics. Fair play for them giving it a go though.
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there is certainly something different about them - they are trading on a tennis shoe kind of look, you assume the USP will be greater comfort in the field?
Could be worth a look...
I like the seamless upper... just looks super comfy.... will be interesting to hear feedback
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I've invested in two pairs. 1 blue and 1 all white. However having seen the comments above I'm slightly worried they'll be too snug :o
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I've invested in two pairs. 1 blue and 1 all white. However having seen the comments above I'm slightly worried they'll be too snug :o
Nobody has tried them yet, so don't get to worried!
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Nike did a similar shoe a few years ago with that foot sock idea, didn't sell great. Was tough for broad footed guy's to get on.
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The foot sock part looks all kinds of wow! to me . Look like Nike Air Huaraches with spikes ! .... ive been dreaming of spiked Huaraches for ages but then bought 2 pairs of boost sl22s . Even so , i want a pair or two of these , hope my size 12us / 11.5 uk will fit their 11s though - if the sizing is like adidas then I'm stuffed ( have to go half size up for them ).
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The foot sock part looks all kinds of wow! to me . Look like Nike Air Huaraches with spikes ! .... ive been dreaming of spiked Huaraches for ages but then bought 2 pairs of boost sl22s . Even so , i want a pair or two of these , hope my size 12us / 11.5 uk will fit their 11s though - if the sizing is like adidas then I'm stuffed ( have to go half size up for them ).
This is exactly my fears, I'm a 12.5 in all my adidas boost sneaks. Having spoken with Dave he said the 11 shoe was for feet up to 30cm long so we should be all right. Just depends now on width.
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My feet are usually 12us / 11.5uk . In adidas boosts its 12.5us/12uk . Normally a us 12/11.5uk shoe is 30cm long . I measured my feet - 29cm long . So yeah , i think I'm sweet if the size 11s cater for a 30cm foot .
I was just wondering though , what will the weight be like vs adidas boost sl22s ? , and that got my thinking about the weight of screw in metal spikes themselves and i thought , 'has anyone experimented with ultralight metal spikes'? For instance , are there titanium metal spikes around ? Geez , my 'gram weeny' mentality from ultralight backpacking / hiking is starting to have a dodgy influence on my cricket gear obsession! ;)
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This is exactly my fears, I'm a 12.5 in all my adidas boost sneaks. Having spoken with Dave he said the 11 shoe was for feet up to 30cm long so we should be all right. Just depends now on width.
Btw ....to me , these do look wider ( just going by the pics ) in the toe /forefoot area than adidas boost sl22s.
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Have taken a gamble on an all white pair, hopefully they'll be here in the next few days and we can see what they're like!
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I like Payntr you know...
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£75.00 can only be purchased from them to start with size wise he said in cm his feet are 30 that equals size 11 and every cm up or down will be one size up or down they are designed to be snug fit to fullfil there purpose and not too be worn with thick socks normal thin running socks are suggested they will launching a sock soon as well .
Okay so I've just tried measuring my feet using a pencil, notebook and a ruler.
Probably not that accurate, but both my feet are around 27.5cm
If I were to order I guess I'd have to go for a size 9, still deliberating whether I should or not...
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Payntr remind me of W3. Both an unknown quality offering a spiked shoe in a comfy athletic/trainer type.
But for some reason W3 got some serious abuse, questioned on there build quality, r and d and lack of experience.
Where as payntr have received universal praise and backing across the board, and for some reason I just can't fathom why?
I think the answer to this question lies in the people who are launching the brand and the current impression other people in the industry have of them. I think it's fair to say that those behind W3 had a bit of a reputation.
I was just wondering though , what will the weight be like vs adidas boost sl22s ? , and that got my thinking about the weight of screw in metal spikes themselves and i thought , 'has anyone experimented with ultralight metal spikes'? For instance , are there titanium metal spikes around ? Geez , my 'gram weeny' mentality from ultralight backpacking / hiking is starting to have a dodgy influence on my cricket gear obsession! ;)
Titanium spikes? PRicey to replace when you lose one or two in the middle of the cricket field....
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First time I've seen anything other than a promo image. Liam Dawson using them at the mo - I think they look pretty good! Hoping my gamble pays off.
https://twitter.com/daws128/status/818475574809260032
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Looks like he's put proper laces in them, if my eyes aren't playing tricks on me.....
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As any sensible person would!
There must be Ti or Alu spikes out there... golf, athletics maybe???
How about ceramic? Not sure they'd last too long, but they'd definitely be hugely lighter than standard cricket ones
http://m.ebay.com/itm/131570018169 (http://m.ebay.com/itm/131570018169)
Alternatively, Asics strike rate spikes would be a decent weight saving over two boots if anyone can actually track down a set:
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@tim2000s , yeah pricey , but I'd still do it ! They say a kilo on your feet = 10 kilos on your back , so every bit helps . Part of my gear buying frenzy is getting weight down . So far with shoes , pads , helmet , thigh pad changes ive saved 2lb7oz -the same weight as some of my bats !
I'm on a mission now .....i will find ulralight spikes for cricket shoes or else ! :) ;) :D
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How about ceramic? Not sure they'd last too long, but they'd definitely be hugely lighter than standard cricket ones
[url]http://m.ebay.com/itm/131570018169[/url] ([url]http://m.ebay.com/itm/131570018169[/url])
Alternatively, Asics strike rate spikes would be a decent weight saving over two boots if anyone can actually track down a set:
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@edge , do you think those ceramic spikes would be compatible with cricket spikes ( I'd fit them out on the Payntrs ) ?
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@edge , do you think those ceramic spikes would be compatible with cricket spikes ( I'd fit them out on the Payntrs ) ?
I'd be surprised if the thread size for running spikes wasn't the same, pretty sure golf spikes are for example. Ceramics would be a gamble though, you don't want to end up snapping them off, particularly in a new set of boots. Titanium would probably be the best to try? Find a running shop near you and pay them a visit would be my move.
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They have arrived.
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I'd be surprised if the thread size for running spikes wasn't the same, pretty sure golf spikes are for example. Ceramics would be a gamble though, you don't want to end up snapping them off, particularly in a new set of boots. Titanium would probably be the best to try? Find a running shop near you and pay them a visit would be my move.
Running spikes should be golf spikes are predominantly plastic with oversize threads or quick lock fittings as most clubs have banned metal spikes
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They have arrived.
More pictures please
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That's just teasing
look nice though
Here's waiting for the catwalk round the office to see how they fit and feel
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Did read on his twitter these are supposed to be for batting primarily which put me off a little as I need fielding spikes
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Did read on his twitter these are supposed to be for batting primarily which put me off a little as I need fielding spikes
What's the difference? It's still running around on grass.....
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Not sure that's what threw me
unless he meant they are not bowling boots which makes more sense
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Theyre absolutely lovely, my only gripe would be they do seem a little "dads bought himself some brand new white trainers"
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I got my pairS today....unfortunately seem a little too tight for me. Toe would get some lovely blisters after wearing them. I'll re try then when I'm home. First thoughts are love the design but actually expected them to be a bit confier in terms of sole...they're pretty firm
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Received mine today first thing I did was bin the lace up system put I normal laces in the top holes only this made the shoe a little bit wider and a lot easier to get on . They are extremely light and Comfortable very Happy
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I used those lace ups on my old boots, worked but broke when bowling... But as their batting does hopefully you guys won't get that problem.
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As a size 12, these are incredibly difficult to put on with the current laces but once in aren't bad, couldn't wear any sort of thick sock with them however! Taken the laces out and will see the difference that makes.
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Hmmm as a size 11 looks like they should be ok for me so may look to invest in a pair
was waiting to see on comfort levels
they do look nice and sturdy but do they feel different to normal cricket spikes?
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Just had mine and I'm quite impressed. The fit for me seems fairly standard although a little tight to get on with them having the sock like design (will try changing the laces as mentioned earlier).
Very light and comfortable from wearing them around the office, feels more like a trainer than a cricket shoe to me. Just the wait to see how sturdy they are once they get used 'in anger'.
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As a size 12, these are incredibly difficult to put on with the current laces but once in aren't bad, couldn't wear any sort of thick sock with them however! Taken the laces out and will see the difference that makes.
How is the toe width..Is it narrow like puma shoes ?
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Do you guys suggest moving a size up like Adidas SL22 as it is tight fit or suggest to change the lace and go with the size we are?
I am UK 10, they don't do have so it's either that or UK 11.
Appreciated.
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Do you guys suggest moving a size up like Adidas SL22 as it is tight fit or suggest to change the lace and go with the size we are?
I am UK 10, they don't do have so it's either that or UK 11.
Appreciated.
I would move up a size. The reply I got today was that they are going to put 'if in doubt choose a size up' on the website earlier
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I'm screwed then as I'm an 11 and that's the biggest size they do isn't it?
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I'm screwed then as I'm an 11 and that's the biggest size they do isn't it?
Mate I'm a 12 and I can fit into those 11s, just take the laces out and it's sorted.
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Good to hear
Cheers for info
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Have changed the laces and put some trainer socks on as is recommended. They are just too tight for my feet. The 30cm length is probably spot on but with socks on it just becomes so tight in all areas.
If only they did a 12.
Either going to send them back or put them upon here.
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I got my pairS today....unfortunately seem a little too tight for me. Toe would get some lovely blisters after wearing them. I'll re try then when I'm home. First thoughts are love the design but actually expected them to be a bit confier in terms of sole...they're pretty firm
@thedevil what size are you normally and what size Payntrs did you go for mate?
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@WalkingWicket37 I wear 9.5 Asics currently but used to go a whole size up on adidas
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@thedevil thanks for your reply mate.
I'm a 9.5 in Asics, but I have wide feet and was worried the Payntr shoes looked a bit narrow.
You've pretty much confirmed my suspicion that these wouldn't work for me. Shame as they look nice :-[
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Have changed the laces and put some trainer socks on as is recommended. They are just too tight for my feet. The 30cm length is probably spot on but with socks on it just becomes so tight in all areas.
If only they did a 12.
Either going to send them back or put them upon here.
I'm sure you would have a few offers if you put them up here
Would you say they are narrower than other cricket spikes or just feel narrow as a size too small for you?
were you able to assess any benefits in them or were they too small to see any?
Cheers
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Just ordered my pair so hopefully be here Wednesday
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Is it me or was the "sale" price of £75 the price at the start
I can't remember seeing the £95 price when I ordered
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I'm sure the website said rrp $75
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I must have been seeing things as it doesn't say it now
I'm just getting old
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Rrp 95 on allrounder..
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Still £75 direct from Payntr
https://www.payntr.com/collections/all/products/payntr-ep-white?variant=33221306958 (https://www.payntr.com/collections/all/products/payntr-ep-white?variant=33221306958)
Who appear to now sell bats as well
https://www.payntr.com/collections/all/products/payntr-danny (https://www.payntr.com/collections/all/products/payntr-danny)
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Rrp 95 on allrounder..
Makes it sound like they're giving it a discount.
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Got home to mine
Def slimmer foot fit but hoping they give a bit with use
Do feel comfy and more like a new balance trainer than a spike
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Rrp 95 on allrounder..
Sue them for false advertising! (not the company's views :D )
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I like the way they look, but as an avowed 47 in Euro sizing, there is no way I'm getting into an 11.
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He said 12 and 13's were in the works as he has loads of requests for them.
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Still £75 direct from Payntr
https://www.payntr.com/collections/all/products/payntr-ep-white?variant=33221306958 (https://www.payntr.com/collections/all/products/payntr-ep-white?variant=33221306958)
Who appear to now sell bats as well
https://www.payntr.com/collections/all/products/payntr-danny (https://www.payntr.com/collections/all/products/payntr-danny)
May have a few of the bats arriving with me next week, if anyone is interested and wants some pics. Friend of mine is close friends with Paynter
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I notice the RRP keeps climbing...now £94.99 discounted back to £84.99, you could buy them direct at £74.99 but have now jumped up to £95 too and only via the retailer.
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May have a few of the bats arriving with me next week, if anyone is interested and wants some pics. Friend of mine is close friends with Paynter
They're just all Kippax sticks aren't they? No doubt they'll be decent if they are.
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Glad I got mine early
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Its a shame they increased their price so soon. Appreciate the fact they now have a retailer involved but surely out of gesture of goodwill, they could have maintained the launch price for the first year of trading. Poor planning IMO.
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Was thinking of another pair as really good
so will have to see what p&p is from all rounder before price goes up again
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Anyone getting along with the speed laces?
Or are people swapping them out?
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Any further feedback on these?
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Still not my own personal cup of tea but we will have them in stock next week. For a startup footwear brand they are lightyears ahead of something like W3 (if anyone remembers them?) for example.
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What price will you have them on sale for @Vitas Cricket? Tempted by a pair of the all-white ones...
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What price will you have them on sale for @Vitas Cricket? Tempted by a pair of the all-white ones...
£95 with free UK delivery. We've gone with white and blue, the red looked less attractive in my opinion. We will have stock of sizes 8 to 11 next week, 12s and 13s arrive into the UK this month.
They are a little snug fyi.
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I find them really comfy once broken in but snug to start
Still unsure if I should throw the speed laces out for normal laces
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I swapped out normal laces for speed laces on my adidas boosts and found them great . Get a tight snug fit yet with give (they are elasticized lases though , not sure if the Payntrs are too or not ). I open the batting and need to change with 'speed' !
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Would the guys who have these already say you need to go a size up as they are a snug fit?
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I didn't as im an 11 and happy with an 11 after breaking them in
they are very snug to start but seem to loosen up after wearing a couple of times
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just seen that they have a bit of give after a snug start
i like to wear thickish socks so still unsure if i should go a size up
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Having tried them on I would suggest going up a size as they are rather snug. We should have our stocks in today, in the white colour scheme. We have them at £94.99 with free delivery. If you mention CBF on the order form, we will upgrade you to our next day delivery service for free too.
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Pro Direct, All Rounder, Romida, Payntr direct, Newbery's "official footwear partner" and now VKS.
Despite the £20 price hike these seem to be doing rather well. Plenty of places have started stocking them anyway!
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Excuse my leg shot, thank your lucky stars it is not a @FattusCattus inspired upskirt shot!
Comfy and light, very snug. I still don't like the styling on a personal level but i completely get why they are popular.
(http://i.imgur.com/4hhVXlDh.jpg)
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Nice 'cankles' @Vitas Cricket :)
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I know I have really narrow feet, but having finally got round to trying these on, the speed laces leave a huge dangly bit! Anyone else find this?
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I know I have really narrow feet, but having finally got round to trying these on, the speed laces leave a huge dangly bit! Anyone else find this?
Tuck it in under the laces. :)
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Wasn't Gareth Batty supposed to be wearing these? He seemed to be wearing Puma today.
Anyone spotted them on the feet of any pros yet?
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@Joe_Weatherley (twitter handle) wears them.
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Wasn't Liam Dawson wearing them while on England duty over the winter?
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I know I have really narrow feet, but having finally got round to trying these on, the speed laces leave a huge dangly bit! Anyone else find this?
First thing I did was replace the quick tie laces with normal ones there is also no chance of me wearing comfy cricket socks with mine they just won't fit have resorted to thin running socks which feel good
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Batty back in his spiked up Nike trainers today. Actually quite rare to see a pro in spiked trainers these days.
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Tried these on and was pleasantly surprised on the fit- fine with average width feet. Only reason I didn't but is the insole felt it had a weird lump that didn't get on with my feet, but otherwise nice, light shoes
Flat feet?
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I am reviewing these for It's Just Cricket on Friday I believe, so there should be an in detail video up soon, including fit comparisons, weight comparisons etc etc.
Stay tuned for that!
CBD
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Excuse my leg shot, thank your lucky stars it is not a @FattusCattus inspired upskirt shot!
Comfy and light, very snug. I still don't like the styling on a personal level but i completely get why they are popular.
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Are these only for batting / fielding, or can a spinner be ok boing in them?
Also are they a better fit for people with narrower feet (like me).. trying to compare with gel advance 6
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I'm planning on using them for fielding and bowling spin as seem good
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On a slightly different note, how long until cricket shoe manufacturers jump on board the built in sock design. Football, basketball, running all have it...
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On a slightly different note, how long until cricket shoe manufacturers jump on board the built in sock design. Football, basketball, running all have it...
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Dont think it will catch on as much as many just use the low cuts and those who use high cut boots want the stability that a sock wont provide
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The 'built in sock' is about the comfort of not have a firm line around the ankle. Or so the gutl in the Nike shop told me.
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On a slightly different note, how long until cricket shoe manufacturers jump on board the built in sock design. Football, basketball, running all have it...
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Football may have it but the low cut equivalent shoes from Nike at the similar price point vastly outsell the high cut versions.
It's there but it's not actually very successful
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Reckon the built in sock design will be pushed even harder to combat the amount of pros using TruSox.
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Has anyone used it throughout a match and how did it go ?
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How many have kept the speed laces? Got some new ones today as may swap for normal
On the sock my new running shoes have a sock type thing and very very comfy
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On a slightly different note, how long until cricket shoe manufacturers jump on board the built in sock design. Football, basketball, running all have it...
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Already available
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Just swapped out speed laces for normal laces and loads better
More room and more comfort
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Already available
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Where?
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Where?
Various Indian retailers or for a premium Lukey sports
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as most of us have had a game or 2, would like to know people's opinions of how these shoes are coming along? still comfy? too tight? protective?
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Comfy but rubbed back of feet but hopefully will break in
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Worn them in two games. Okay but so far from me I think I'll be sticking with my asics gel advance.
I find there isn't enough cushion in the sole for me compared to others. Also elastic lace actually snapped so will likely be swapping out and adding an extra insole then will re assess
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good feedback so far. I was going to buy a pair but was dubious of how they would actually play.
Got a pair of trainers spiked up (by @Vitas Cricket), really light and comfy, feel quicker across the ground and between the wickets. definitely don't want to be hit on the foot though, not much protection at all.
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How about ceramic? Not sure they'd last too long, but they'd definitely be hugely lighter than standard cricket ones
[url]http://m.ebay.com/itm/131570018169[/url] ([url]http://m.ebay.com/itm/131570018169[/url])
Alternatively, Asics strike rate spikes would be a decent weight saving over two boots if anyone can actually track down a set:
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@Biggie Smalls , talking about this got me thinking, so today I did this with an old set of boots! Just standard steel ones but they weigh sod all, gave them a try in the garden and dammmn they're grippy, and ridiculously light. Maybe even too grippy, but I reckon I'll give batting in them a go next friendly game I play.
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They look absolutely lethal
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You'll be popular if you wear those in the clubhouse at tea!
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You're not wrong, even a few paces from my door to grass I got very conscious anything I went near was getting spiked! They may or may not be be an improvement over normal cricket spikes, but not actually being able to wear them anywhere could well mean they're not worth the bother.
@Alvaro - spikes in the clubhouse at tea?! What kind of bloke do you take me for?
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The only thing I would say about putting running spikes into the shoes is that there is a risk that the lack of a base plate around the stud will cause the whole thread to tear out when you persistently change direction (like if you are a bowler). Nike tried this in the very early days of their shoe development prior to entering the cricket market. The fast bowlers who were involved in the devlopment tore the soles to shreds and eventually Nike gave up on the idea. The base plate adds weight but it also adds resistance to the stress of changes in direction. While it is simplistic to say this, sprinters and track runners typically run in one direction and don't turn 180 degrees and sprint in the other direction. Anyway, just a thought for you to consider as you ponder weight vs cost of new shoes.
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The only thing I would say about putting running spikes into the shoes is that there is a risk that the lack of a base plate around the stud will cause the whole thread to tear out when you persistently change direction (like if you are a bowler). Nike tried this in the very early days of their shoe development prior to entering the cricket market. The fast bowlers who were involved in the devlopment tore the soles to shreds and eventually Nike gave up on the idea. The base plate adds weight but it also adds resistance to the stress of changes in direction. While it is simplistic to say this, sprinters and track runners typically run in one direction and don't turn 180 degrees and sprint in the other direction. Anyway, just a thought for you to consider as you ponder weight vs cost of new shoes.
Yes that's a fair point, the thought had occurred! Interesting to know Nike tried it, I remember Asics did a batting a shoe with track type spikes a few years ago but they were definitely not for the quicks. These are old boots so I'm not fussed about their lifespan, just interested to see how it goes for batting - definitely sticking to my usual bowling boots for bowling.
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I might try this too...my old boots are the exact same asics too . Perhaps they might be a bit long , that may explain some of the ultra grippiness . If i can find shorter ill def try it .Might be ok to bat in . Look lethal though for fielding , i can imagine diving and spiking myself in the leg ! I'm sure they would be helpful with aerating the soil/outfield etc - if your ground doesn't drain well then just do a few laps in these bad boys and all wiil be well and dry .
Appreciate the experimental efforts @edge .
I would still like to find an ultralight spike replacement that doesn't have any of the negatives previously discussed though . I would buy titanium spikes with proper threads if they existed , i know that much . The search ultimately continues.... ( until then , i have 3 pairs of sl22 boosts to get through ) .
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You could use a grinder to reduce the length and sharpness of the spikes.
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Btw @edge , what size are those spikes ?
... i just saved some to my ebay cart and will buy them in a week or so ( ceramic ones ) . I guessed 7mm would be the closest, having just looked at my asics , but maybe 5mm , not sure . I'm gunna try out the 'christmas tree' style instead of the 'pyramid' style because the pyramids look like they'd be useless once they wear down a bit ( too broad a surface to still be a spike ) whereas the christmas trees look like even if they wore down a fair bit it would still be spike like .
Anyway edge , thanks for rekindling my interest in this .... i did look into it , then got put off by 'what if they don't fit /get stuck/snap' etc..... but stuff it , i have old boots i can experiment with and the spikes only cost $12 shipped , so what the hell . :)
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Shorter is easily available, those are 12mm - 9mm and 6mm are common sizes. I reckon omnilite ceramic spikes would probably be the winners for actually replacing cricket spikes full time if this works, 1/3 the weight of steel and available in a less spiky shape if the sharpness turns out to be an issue:
(http://images.eastbay.com/pi/300610/zoom/omni-lite-7mm-xmas-tree-spikes-pack-of-20)
Edit: ha @Biggie Smalls , great minds clearly think alike! I bought these because they were 2.50 in a local shop, but the ceramics look the ultimate. They definitely fit, that was my main concern. Beyond that it's a matter of trying them out!
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Yeah... they're the xmas tree style i was talking about . 5, 7, 9, 12 mm were the options i could find , so yeah , I'll buy some ceramic xmas tress in 7mm . ....I'm actually looking forward to getting some now :D