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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: FvanN on January 05, 2023, 11:57:20 AM
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So new footwear for 2023? My current asics are 10 years old and my knees are 8 years older than they were when I last played which leaves me at a point where in need of some super comfy, light as possible spikes :D
So, What's good? What's not? Spiked running trainers? who is the best for spiking trainers? Any recommendations would be great.
Many thanks
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Pro Direct have 30% off the adidas range currently....once these sell through that will be it for the brand in the cricket market so grab them whilst you can if they are on your list of Fav's.
Im using the boost still currently to field in and have the Advance 6's to bat in as proper spikes. Ive got a pair of the ASICS strike rate FF waiting for when my Advances wear out.
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Been using New Balance CK10s for the past few years and would recommend them, heavily padded so feel a little weird initially but once broken in they're lovely.
ASICS are generally the best but it's just the cost of them now, a few UK brands are selling them but that's post-import from Aus so the prices are up there. Spiked trainers wise, if you're going to do it at least make sure it's a decent pair of trainers/tennis shoes that have suitable ankle support already - most of the brands flogging pre-spiked trainers are using proper basic trainers which just aren't fit for purpose (yet still cost more than a cricket shoe designed exactly for cricket!).
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Pro Direct have 30% off the adidas range currently....once these sell through that will be it for the brand in the cricket market so grab them whilst you can if they are on your list of Fav's.
Im using the boost still currently to field in and have the Advance 6's to bat in as proper spikes. Ive got a pair of the ASICS strike rate FF waiting for when my Advances wear out.
Adidas leaving the cricket game?
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Yep hence all their counties moving to new suppliers (see Surrey today) and their sponsored Pros moving on to other brands (Sam Curran etc) 2023 will be the last year of cricket footwear for them too as orders were placed in Nov for retailers to stock them.
The current Adidas distributor has now got Payntr as their cricket footwear brand.
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Puma, Nike, Adidas gone...
Only New Balance remains!
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Puma, Nike, Adidas gone...
Only New Balance remains!
Shame, Ive used NB previously and now have adidias 22yds for 3-4 seasons - still going well due to the lack of cricket in the covid seasons.
Happily wear cheap Jeans and random tops but have always been fussy with footwear and jackets, preferring good brands.
Hence why I prefer cricket footwear from the specialists. I wonder if they can licence their designs to the traditional cricket brands or work closely with them. No idea of the commercials or even if it would be a thing.
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Puma, Nike, Adidas gone...
Only New Balance remains!
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Surrey with Castore! Yuck!
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Puma, Nike, Adidas gone...
Only New Balance remains!
Have Puma gone?
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Spiked trainers are increasingly the way to go, actual cricket spikes (other than Asics) really aren't great compared to the alternatives available for more widely played sports. The number of bigger makes pulling out or just putting out poor product must be a reflection of how few cricket spikes actually get sold. Tennis shoes if you're a seamer or cross trainers if you're not. You need to find a good deal on the shoes to stop it getting a bit expensive, but the results can be a level above what's currently on the market for cricket.
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So new footwear for 2023? My current asics are 10 years old and my knees are 8 years older than they were when I last played which leaves me at a point where in need of some super comfy, light as possible spikes :D
So, What's good? What's not? Spiked running trainers? who is the best for spiking trainers? Any recommendations would be great.
Many thanks
These are my Nike Court Air Zoom Vapor Pro which I highly recommend on converting to spikes, I have Nike Court Vapor Lite converted too which are a popular trainer to be converted into spikes and I am working on converting Nike Court Zoom Pro into spikes. It does help with the knees especially after I ruptured my patellar tendon (playing football, not cricket) over 5 years ago.
(https://i.imgur.com/xIZ4j4E.jpg)
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I've got the Adidas Boost from a few years ago and the NB CK10s, happy with both tbh but I'm not overly fussy as long as they fit and are comfortable.
I just can't bring myself to pay £130 for a pair of spiked trainers, which as trainers were worth less than half that. Not having a go at anyone doing them, as obviously there's a market for them and appreciate work goes into them. Maybe it's just me being a typical Yorkshireman! 😆
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These are my Nike Court Air Zoom Vapor Pro which I highly recommend on converting to spikes, I have Nike Court Vapor Lite converted too which are a popular trainer to be converted into spikes and I am working on converting Nike Court Zoom Pro into spikes. It does help with the knees especially after I ruptured my patellar tendon (playing football, not cricket) over 5 years ago.
(https://i.imgur.com/xIZ4j4E.jpg)
those look very nice, how comfortable are they compared to a standard trainer? im thinking of getting some for batting (i dont bowl) not sure whether to get tennis shoe or a lighter running shoe
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I've got the Adidas Boost from a few years ago and the NB CK10s, happy with both tbh but I'm not overly fussy as long as they fit and are comfortable.
I just can't bring myself to pay £130 for a pair of spiked trainers, which as trainers were worth less than half that. Not having a go at anyone doing them, as obviously there's a market for them and appreciate work goes into them. Maybe it's just me being a typical Yorkshireman! 😆
Just buy trainers at sale prices, not hard to find!
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Just buy trainers at sale prices, not hard to find!
I get that mate, I'm aware stuff goes on sale and have the internet! 😂 My point was most of these spiked trainers sold are on sale at like £60, then sold for more than double that once spiked. As I said, not having a go at anyone doing it or paying it, I'm just being a stereotypical Yorkshireman.
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My son loves his Paynter's.
Any reason you're spiking trainers rather than buying a pair designed/made to be spiked from the outset?
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One of the newer trainer spikers, popular on Instagram with the pro’s, won’t spike trainers sent to him.
I asked if I could send him my gym trainers (£55 on adidas same as what Stokes wore last summer) but he only sells the same model at £120 fully spiked.
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I get that mate, I'm aware stuff goes on sale and have the internet! 😂 My point was most of these spiked trainers sold are on sale at like £60, then sold for more than double that once spiked. As I said, not having a go at anyone doing it or paying it, I'm just being a stereotypical Yorkshireman.
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It's harder to find a really good price on the spiking these days admittedly, but I've had a few pairs custom spiked now and always paid less in total than I spent on my previous set of actual cricket spikes.
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Is there any spiking companies in the UK that stitch the soles on as well, as a fast bowler the last pair I had from the shoe doctor the spikes in the heel ripped out the first game I used them.
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I had some spiked trainers once. I kept falling over on the way home from the pub.
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It's harder to find a really good price on the spiking these days admittedly, but I've had a few pairs custom spiked now and always paid less in total than I spent on my previous set of actual cricket spikes.
Was quoted for the Nike Vaspour Lites last year. in the sale for £55 I think, thought they would make nice spikes. Asked a spiker how much to spike em, was quoted £65 + pp. Advised he had the same ones in stock already spiked too, wanted £130
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It's harder to find a really good price on the spiking these days admittedly, but I've had a few pairs custom spiked now and always paid less in total than I spent on my previous set of actual cricket spikes.
Was quoted for the Nike Vaspour Lites last year. in the sale for £55 I think, thought they would make nice spikes. Asked a spiker how much to spike em, was quoted £65 + pp. Advised he had the same ones in stock already spiked too, wanted £130
Ouch. Cheshire Shoe Repairs sadly aren't as cheap as they used to be, but are £55 inc return postage. RRP on most top end spikes is over £120 these days so custom is at least competitive.
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used Nike Court Vapour Lites last year,bought shoe from Pro Direct and Bill and Brenda spiked for me...all rounder,bowl leggies and bat middle order and can highly recommend,Tennis shoes good option to spike up...think whole process cost me less than £100,which is competitive looking at costs out there
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used Nike Court Vapour Lites last year,bought shoe from Pro Direct and Bill and Brenda spiked for me...all rounder,bowl leggies and bat middle order and can highly recommend,Tennis shoes good option to spike up...think whole process cost me less than £100,which is competitive looking at costs out there
They do a good job with the spikes?
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I managed to pick up a pair of the Nike spikes (the ones with the blue and orange detailing that a few of the England lads wear) last year for £100 inc delivery from India. They’re excellent, would recommend. Think availability can be a bit sporadic - if anyone’s interested I can try my contact to see if he can still get any 👍🏻
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Am a B+B fan,had 4 pairs done now,never had an issue
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those look very nice, how comfortable are they compared to a standard trainer? im thinking of getting some for batting (i dont bowl) not sure whether to get tennis shoe or a lighter running shoe
You are better off converting tennis trainers into cricket spikes in my opinion, more comfortable and durable.
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Am a B+B fan,had 4 pairs done now,never had an issue
Brian and Brenda are probably the cheapest convertors of trainers into spikes in the country for around £35-£40 and considering their experience and previous clientele dating back to the 1980's, due to their age (Brian is in his 80s), their quality of workmanship has slightly deteriorated especially after the Nike Court Vapor Lite they did for me last season.
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Ouch. Cheshire Shoe Repairs sadly aren't as cheap as they used to be, but are £55 inc return postage. RRP on most top end spikes is over £120 these days so custom is at least competitive.
Though Cheshire Shoe Repairs charge that, there are other companies like Shoe Sheriff (£65) and Spike By Mike (£69.99) who charge more, but at the end of the day, it is part of their business model. A lot of cricket companies (AOB Custom Kicks, Cobra Cricket, The Crick3t Lab, Vulcan Cricket) are now selling their own range of pre spiked cricket trainers; personally I think converting trainers into spikes is better than buying actual cricket spikes due to comfortability, durability and weight; some spikes are too bulky and heavy but I have not used actual cricket spikes for years.
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More pros seem to be wearing Puma. Eg Jason Roy today.
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Don’t know if anyone is looking for trainers to get spiked but these are down to £70
https://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/AD34400/adidas-Mens-Ultraboost-Web-DNA-Trainers-Dash-Grey-Footwear-White-Pulse-Lime (https://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/AD34400/adidas-Mens-Ultraboost-Web-DNA-Trainers-Dash-Grey-Footwear-White-Pulse-Lime)
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How small are your feet?!
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I had NB CK10's but the sole plate started separating form the shoe after 4 wears. Took them back and went back to a pair of Asics Gel Gully 7's. Tried on the Strike Rate, but the Gully was much more comfortable. Didn't try the 350no or the Gel Odi as the price was a bit high for me.
All my senior cricket shoes have been Asics - Gel Advance for a few years and then the Gel Advance 4 which I used for around 4 or 5 years and then the Gel Advance 6 which I used for a few years prior to getting some new ones recently. Track record of longevity is good for me, it's just the price rise that is a bit annoying.
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Anyone know what the delays are for the new New Balance shoes. I've ordered a pair of the CK4020 rubbers for my son, Been 4 weeks and not getting any updates. the retailer are also in the dark about when they will be delivered.