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[Biggyd63]

Hi Guys

I know that there are a few topics already on this subject, but I wanted an up to date opinion on these spikes

Any good?
Whats the comfort factor in the field when not bowling?
Are they lightweight?
Are they supportive?

There isn't a cricket shop near me so I can't try them on.
Currently have Adidas Mid spikes with the strap. Good boots but quite heavy and not the greatest when in the field.

Cheers
Dan

[RossViper]

my mates got a Aussy pair and says the spike come out easy - but he might be wrong... dont know what they feel like etc, and it will be different for different people too.

[Biggyd63]

Think I might go for some Strike Rates 2011 full spike. I have only heard good things

Has anyone else got these?

I am a medium pacer who wants a bit more flexibility in a cricket shoe. Something that provides comfort at all times, and not just when bowling.

[RossViper]

As long as you dont drag you toe much, should be fine, medium pacers can bowl in sandals. Also the gel advanced are good to, very light

[ajmw89]

I have the speed menace shoes, although I do not bowl that much.  I need them more for support than anything else, as I have had several ankle problems, allied to flat feet.  With my new orthotics in, they are incredibly comfortable to bat and field all day in!

[Pitbull]

I nearly got some this year but I went for the Adidas Low 4's in the end, really comfy and quite light

[ajmw89]

for me it was between the speed menace's and the adidas midIV's.  The adidas ones were too narrow though, so asics it was!

[Pitbull]

I had the old Adidas mid iii's and I hated them, felt too clumpy and not comfortable at all, only wore them for about 6 games.

This ebay store has decent prices on a few different models of Asics though - http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/261050921129?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla