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[JB]

I was wearing asics full spikes for batting but started getting a problem with the ball of my right foot as the spikes weren't going into the ground as it was that hard! I even took the spikes out of the area but didn't help. Started wearing NB rubbers and they were really good. It was always in dry conditions though, wouldn't fancy chancing it on damp grass!

[jwebber86]

I wear one pair of shoes for the whole game. Spikes in the front rubber in the back. This is because that's the way they turned up and couldn't be bothered to change them

[roco]

bat in half spikes as ive seen a few people use full rubbers and fall flat on their face and I look silly enough when running

I use asics as found the offer decent toe protection as well

[skip1973]

There was a law which stated you couldn't wear rubbers on turf wickets, only spikes. Not sure if it's changed or not.

[KIPPERS]

Hate people wearing those hard round knobbly screw in soft rubbers on turf wickets they churn up the bowling footmarks far worse than proper spikes. Same for the batsmen using them. Horrible things

[bruggers100]

I wear my asics trainers for batting, unless there is a bit of moisture on the track, then it is my asics Gel Advance, half spike.  I really prefer wearing trainers when batting as they are so light and I feel that my feet move properly in them.  Even though the gel advances are very light, I just don't feel as comfortable in them, which I feel restricts my movement.

It's probably just a mental thing but then that is half the battle with cricket !

[eukaryote76]

I have had my big toe on my right foot broken 3 years ago, and my left broken last season! Therefore for the rest of the season I wore a light pair of trainers wit steel toecaps!
They were light but my toes were safe from any future breaks!! I would prefer spikes for batting as there is more grip for running between the wickets and turning.
But number one priority for me is NO MORE BROKEN TOES!!!

I've broken my left big toe twice now, the last time about 3 months ago and it seems to a be a vicious cycle of poor footwork, injury, and more poor footwork evidenced by an even greater tendency to close off the foot (such that toe is not presented in the intended direction). I agree no broke toes ranks higher than not getting running out as the latter does remain an issue especially on turning, but I also agree with another poster on here than you can slide your heel back to prevent stampings as well. So like petehosk, I went for a trainer with a toecap and it gives me confidence tho I have not been hit on the toe in the last 3 months. It has helped my footwork I believe. Pete, which trainers do you use. I struggled to find something light, strong and suitably inconspicuous and white. In the end, I got Mack Jupitor, a composite toe, which is about 50% heavier than a running shoe, and only a tad heavier than an all leather boot (cf my pumas)

[Kez]

There was a law which stated you couldn't wear rubbers on turf wickets, only spikes. Not sure if it's changed or not.

I would like to see that copy of the laws.

[skip1973]

I can't remember where I have seen it, it may have been a local law. I know rubbers are frowned upon because they burn the grass.

[KIPPERS]

bURN THE GRASS.......you must be quicker between the wickets than me.