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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Stealth Cricket => Topic started by: Butterfingerz on February 01, 2022, 05:32:34 PM
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Hi all,
Im looking into providing spiked trainers and running shoes via www.legb4.co.uk (http://www.legb4.co.uk) and www.stealthcricket.com (http://www.stealthcricket.com). What current trainers would you like to see spiked and why?
Rich
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Complete fantasy land but my ideal spikes would be a spiked pair of Brooks running shoes. Never found shoes quite as comfortable from any other brand.
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Complete fantasy land but my ideal spikes would be a spiked pair of Brooks running shoes. Never found shoes quite as comfortable from any other brand.
Pricey!!
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Pricey!!
You're not wrong, but they've done absolute wonders for me since starting to get back into the gym. Do wonder if a more supportive pair of spikes would speed up the recovery after a game or reduce the wear and tear a bit.
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First off, no disrespect to the brands already doing this option. At the moment though it seems the trend is to find the cheapest version of popular brands low end of the scale running shoes, I totally get it from the sellers point of view, as without going for these it can be difficult to create a price point most customers would go for, or the profit margin just isn’t there.
Personally I’d veer away from this and go a bit premium, hunt like mad for the bargains when they come up on the better running shoes (difficult for the white colourways which will be most popular I imagine) or take a hit on the margin in the hope of selling the better shoes.
Hell4leather have done the above with their 1000’s from Australia I believe, just a shame they never had a pair in my size.
But I’ll stop there before it bores everyone and put some shoe ideas out there…
- Leather upper (for stability) most running shoes meshes simply don’t work for sharp sharp changes in direction like we see in cricket, I’ve always struggled when I’ve had spiked trainers, but most cricket shoes although mesh, have a designed frame to keep the foot in and so don’t have the same problem.
- stability focused running shoe, just for a better overall fit when moving like we do, tennis shoes actually work very well so wouldn’t rule them out.
- cross training trainers also work well and often come in white colourways so beneficial
Shoe options:
ASICS gel 540tr (from australia) - expensive but fantastic shoe and buttery leather for comfort. Plus import from Aus Holder used these for the windies for a while, not sure if he still does.
Adidas sole court boosts - stokes used these a lot and Broad alongside a fair few seamers use these when bowling indoors. Pretty difficult to find nowadays and even on sale we’re starting at £70 plus
Don’t discount New Balance’s trainer cricket shoes. Root seems to be a big fan of getting those spiked up instead of using the usual spiked options. I have an old pair of the 4020’s spiked and they are fantastic, low profile which feel great for batting in and as they are spiked, I have a single one at the front for marking my guard proper 😊
(https://i.postimg.cc/D0fbGxjw/33-DA31-E3-E5-C2-42-BC-AE0-B-6-C9981-CE9581.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0M3QR01T)
TL:DR - leather and tennis shoes are good options.
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My current pair are NB 996v3 tennis shoes which are great. Reckon one of the tougher models of the Reebok Nano X1s would be ideal for cricket.
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Complete fantasy land but my ideal spikes would be a spiked pair of Brooks running shoes. Never found shoes quite as comfortable from any other brand.
Having had knee problems for a long time and the having seen a gait specialist - they recommended Brooks to me and I haven't looked back since - fantastic running shoes for all types of feet.
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Personally I’d veer away from this and go a bit premium,
Absolutely but will also have to cater for a lower budget end too.
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I understand a few small brands have started selling spiked up trainers, and as @ch1p points out, most are super cheap and not feasible as a cricket shoe - but the main issue is it's a bit of a legal minefield too. Without having the necessary permissions from the brands of the shoes you're modifying (which would be impossible to attain), you're opening yourself up to being sued when re-selling them.
I wouldn't bother personally, if you really want to supply shoes just stock the mainstream brands (NB/Adidas). They spend millions on footwear R&D for a reason, and most of their shoes are cheaper than the cheap spiked up trainers anyway!
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I understand a few small brands have started selling spiked up trainers, and as @ch1p points out, most are super cheap and not feasible as a cricket shoe - but the main issue is it's a bit of a legal minefield too. Without having the necessary permissions from the brands of the shoes you're modifying (which would be impossible to attain), you're opening yourself up to being sued when re-selling them.
I wouldn't bother personally, if you really want to supply shoes just stock the mainstream brands (NB/Adidas). They spend millions on footwear R&D for a reason, and most of their shoes are cheaper than the cheap spiked up trainers anyway!
The problem is NB/Adidas and co will not let me stock as Im not a Bricks and Morter business. How that will bite them in the (No Swearing Please) when theres only a few shops around.
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i bought a pair of these and am definitely getting them spiked, bought them for nets initially but way more comfortable than any of my cricket shoes
https://www.footy.com/p/under-armour-mens-ua-charged-vantage-marble-running-shoes/60422eaf6a12020e2444b5b4 (https://www.footy.com/p/under-armour-mens-ua-charged-vantage-marble-running-shoes/60422eaf6a12020e2444b5b4)
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but the main issue is it's a bit of a legal minefield too. Without having the necessary permissions from the brands of the shoes you're modifying (which would be impossible to attain), you're opening yourself up to being sued when re-selling them.
I dont see why? Surely this would only come into forceable action if there is a patent on that shoe, do we have any legal experts here?
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Complete fantasy land but my ideal spikes would be a spiked pair of Brooks running shoes. Never found shoes quite as comfortable from any other brand.
I have a pair of Brooks and yes they are extremely comfortable.
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Hi All,
Resurrecting an old topic here... Does anyone know of a company who will add a pimple only sole?
Cheers in advance
G
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Hi All,
Resurrecting an old topic here... Does anyone know of a company who will add a pimple only sole?
Cheers in advance
G
Brian & Brenda