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Title: Spiking trainers.
Post by: ProWannabe88 on December 19, 2010, 04:40:31 PM
Just wondering who knows the best place to send some trainers for spiking? Price and quality of service. Heard good thongs about owzat but also heard it costs around £40 and the sole splits easily. If it helps I have just bought some adidas attune clima cool running trainers.
Thanks
PW88
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: tommy2tink on December 19, 2010, 04:43:23 PM
Brian and Brenda or Fast Bowlers Union

Phone: Brian And Brenda - 07949 278888
Address: Brian and Brenda Cricket Shoes
3 Station Parade
Belmont Circle
Kenton Lane
Harrow
HA3 8SB
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: Canners on December 19, 2010, 04:44:35 PM
ive heard brian and Brenda are the best but cant say ive used them,.....

i think many on here have tho
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: Howzat on December 19, 2010, 04:44:54 PM
PRetty sure Owzat have it done by BandB anyway. They are the best as they have a machine that sews the sole onto the boot rather than gluing it
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: stubbzy on December 19, 2010, 04:56:21 PM
b and b are top top draw, incredible turn around time and will do anything you ask
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: ProWannabe88 on December 19, 2010, 05:07:08 PM
So do they remove the rubber sole and replace it? I was hoping the spikes would have gone into the sole rather than remove it as the rubber adds a little protection the the front of the trainer
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: Howzat on December 19, 2010, 05:07:57 PM
They sand off the original tread and stich the new sole onto it
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: ProWannabe88 on December 19, 2010, 05:15:56 PM
Ahhh right. Thanks
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: stubbzy on December 19, 2010, 06:21:09 PM
and the spikes are removeable so you can just put fresh ones in
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: lovers99 on December 19, 2010, 06:56:02 PM
When you say 'shave the original tread off' how far down do they go? I had some trainers done 4/5 years ago and they can back smart as but very heavy. Would love to get a pair of Adidas running shoes spiked up as long as they came back nearly as light as they went!
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: stubbzy on December 19, 2010, 09:00:30 PM
yeah they do lovers, iv got a pair of adidas trainers spiked up
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: Howzat on December 19, 2010, 09:38:24 PM
When you say 'shave the original tread off' how far down do they go? I had some trainers done 4/5 years ago and they can back smart as but very heavy. Would love to get a pair of Adidas running shoes spiked up as long as they came back nearly as light as they went!
Erm well I'm not entirely sure I am just going on what Bill from Fusion told me, they shave the tread down so its smooth if you get what I mean. As trainers usually have ridges on the bottom.
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: ProWannabe88 on December 21, 2010, 11:29:44 PM
Spoke with Brian today. Very nice chap, extremely helpful. Talked me through the process and what the do. Can't complain at the price either. Will let you know what the adidas attunes are like when I get them back. Might weigh them before and after The job.
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: SeanTuohey on December 22, 2010, 12:42:08 AM
how much is the procedure mate? im looking to get my new balance spiked up :)

thanks
sean
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: Ryan on December 28, 2010, 10:46:29 PM
pidge, did you ever get a price and if so how long do they take to spike up?
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: 19reading87 on April 04, 2011, 07:38:55 PM
any pics of these guys??
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: golders on April 04, 2011, 07:43:15 PM


Can B and B offer a bit of toe protection on the trainers? That would be my only concern as are our toes not a tad vulnerable batting in normal trainers??
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: 19reading87 on April 04, 2011, 07:48:58 PM
good question goldy
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: LewisA on April 04, 2011, 07:54:58 PM
They can add something called a 'drag plate' which covers the big toe region with a harder material. Im not sure this is designed to stop toe damage, it is primarily used for stopping wear and tear from those who 'drag' their back foot whilst bowling, however it will do a better job at protecting your big toe than the mesh upper on your running shoe.
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: Outlaw on April 04, 2011, 07:55:57 PM
You can buy toe protectors that fit on most shoes for fairly cheap,called tuff toe or something If I remember correctly, Matt Hayden used it a while back was like a blue thing on his shoe
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: golders on April 04, 2011, 08:04:54 PM
You can buy toe protectors that fit on most shoes for fairly cheap,called tuff toe or something If I remember correctly, Matt Hayden used it a while back was like a blue thing on his shoe

The only concern there is ruining the look of some pimped-out cushty trainers!!!YESSSSS BUUUUOOYYYYYY!!!!!Obviously it is the comfort and lightness ithat is ourmain concern... :-[


I have always found cricket spikes heavy and cumbersome, are the new asics and pumas different in this respect. Has anyone had any early early pre season friendlys?!
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: Maverick79 on April 04, 2011, 08:16:01 PM
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I have always found cricket spikes heavy and cumbersome, are the new asics and pumas different in this respect.

I have a new pair of Asics Advance 3's for this season and these are very light - the lightest spikes I have ever had. I am still breaking them in but they don't feel bulky or cumbersome at all. I wouldn't fancy wearing one on the toe in trainers from a quick so for me this is the closest I can get to a trainer feel with a good level of protection.
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: LewisA on April 04, 2011, 08:19:10 PM
Most spikes on the market these days tend to be fairly light I feel. Last season I used a pair of Asics advances which certainly didn't feel heavy or cumbersome.

I noticed a lot of the Indian players using trainers spiked with the smooth leather soles described. Does anybody know why? Do they hold any advantages over the rubber type soles applied by B and B for example?
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: slogsweep on April 04, 2011, 08:25:56 PM
I noticed a lot of the Indian players using trainers spiked with the smooth leather soles described. Does anybody know why? Do they hold any advantages over the rubber type soles applied by B and B for example?

I think the smooth leather soles have something to do with playing on harder pitches were you dont need as much grip other then the spikes, on softer wickets you need more support as spikes tend to dig in and slide abit.
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: LewisA on April 04, 2011, 08:32:02 PM
How does a full leather sole compare flexibility wise? I have used trainer spike conversions once before and found the added rubber sole to be quite stiff.
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: slogsweep on April 04, 2011, 08:36:49 PM
How does a full leather sole compare flexibility wise? I have used trainer spike conversions once before and found the added rubber sole to be quite stiff.

My Adidas full leather soles must be a good 5mm thick which is under the oringal sole and have almost zero fexibility.
Title: Re: Spiking trainers.
Post by: Buzz on April 05, 2011, 10:08:04 AM
Tuff Toe... oooh  ???

http://www.tufftoesports.com/index.php?main_page=index&main_page=product_info&cPath=27&products_id=36&zenid=398932b55519bc7cc94f14cc3153d8ad