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[addidasf55]

So firstly used a new bat the other day. Cut one from the lower half which went for four. A few deliveries later cut a slightly wider ball to the same spot but this time it came off the toe end of the bat. Both shots were sweetly struck but the moment I hit the first one I said don't bother that's gone, but the second one I shouted for a 2 because it didn't sound right. Anyway basically I have a duff toe: so what can I do so that I don't have to run bloody twos and threes everytime I hit it from there? Some tape? (Don't want to ruin the balance though: bat is averaging 78 atm)

Secondly another question about toes of the human kind this time. I spent most of last season with sore/black big toes but that was coz I was stupid and sometimes went out of bowl in my batting shoes 
Anyway this year got new shoes, wear thicker socks and double em up for bowling, but I still have bruised black toenails. Infact this week I damaged my toenail trying to pull back a four.
(Toenails are small, shoes are asics and the right size ie not too tight)

Some help from bowlers and batsmen both then please. 

[Seniorplayer]

With regard to duff toes short of cutting the bottom two inches off your bat not a lot or you can do you  could ask a bat maker to make somthing that pings at from the toe upwards  i did   but the toe is thin  bats  are made with plenty of Thick dead wood in the toe as it helps to prevent damage.
With regard to human toes they are cricket shoes available that gives extra protection to the toe area.

[addidasf55]

With regard to duff toes short of cutting the bottom two inches off your bat not a lot or you can do you  could ask a bat maker to make somthing that pings at from the toe upwards  i did   but the toe is thin  bats  are made with plenty of Thick dead wood in the toe as it helps to prevent damage.
With regard to human toes they are cricket shoes available that gives extra protection to the toe area.

Fair enough about the bat, just have to middle them more I guess.
As for the shoes I just use some of my asics running trainers? Are cricket shoes more cushioned inside?
I mean my toes aren't damaged because of the ball hitting it. It's just my toes banging against the inside of my shoe.

[Cin88]

I think cricket shoes are more cusioned, because I actually struggle to get mine on even though they fit perfectly and are the same size as my normal trainers.

As for your bat's toe, they're usually dead anyway, although it is actually possible to cut for four off the toe as I did it in a training session earlier this year (no net so we could get more realistic fielding practice). It just takes a heavier swing to get the same amount of force, but with the drawback of a horrific vibration from the toe which hurts like hell. I wouldn't advise hitting the toe hard though for obvious reasons (damage).

[addidasf55]

I think cricket shoes are more cusioned, because I actually struggle to get mine on even though they fit perfectly and are the same size as my normal trainers.

As for your bat's toe, they're usually dead anyway, although it is actually possible to cut for four off the toe as I did it in a training session earlier this year (no net so we could get more realistic fielding practice). It just takes a heavier swing to get the same amount of force, but with the drawback of a horrific vibration from the toe which hurts like hell. I wouldn't advise hitting the toe hard though for obvious reasons (damage).

Should a fully knocked in bat, handle included still vibrate?
But yeah not a major issue was just wondering if I could do anything about it. Doesn't matter I guess as it only happened twice in the 20 odd overs I batted the other day.

As for the shoe, I'll start looking for good asics cricket Astros on this forum then I guess (not a spikes guy).
Will get back to this if I can't find any decent ones.

[Cin88]

In my experience they can still vibrate regardless, I find it only happens in areas where the ball shouldn't be hit off anyway.

[WalkingWicket37]

With a bat, the toe is usually a dead area anyway. As for feeling vibration you're always likely to off the toe, as there's not a lot of wood behind it. It's a bit like a gold pro getting feedback from their club: bat vibrates - toe. Hardly felt the ball hit the bat - middled (or potentially edged but that's a different conversation!)

As for your toe, cut a bit out the toe of your bowling boot, problem solved 

[tim2000s]

The ramming your toe into the boot problem is common amongst quicker bowlers. As mentioned, the only real solution is to make a hole in your boot to allow your toe to stick out.


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[addidasf55]

The ramming your toe into the boot problem is common amongst quicker bowlers. As mentioned, the only real solution is to make a hole in your boot to allow your toe to stick out.


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Hmm... Thinking of investing in some NB 4040s so I can give a proper cricket bowling shoe a go first instead of using my trail running shoes.
While we are on this note any specific socks to improve shock absorption for the toes? Right now I use a pair of normal nikes and dri-fit socks on top.

[WalkingWicket37]

Hmm... Thinking of investing in some NB 4040s so I can give a proper cricket bowling shoe a go first instead of using my trail running shoes.
While we are on this note any specific socks to improve shock absorption for the toes? Right now I use a pair of normal nikes and dri-fit socks on top.

I am a bit of a sock whore. I've currently got some 1000 mile socks and some horizon ones (both specialist cricket socks).
Both do a good job and feel nice and cushioned on your feet, but I personally prefer the horizon ones.

[edge]

Had this problem when I was younger with your standard big name cricket company spikes, cut the hole and had no problems. When it came to buy a new pair, bought some by an actual shoe company (Adidas then) and never looked back, no toe problems at all without any holes cutting. Teamed these with some decent walking socks, no looking back. Prefer Asics over Adidas now though, much better quality and comfort. Should also say that since moving to better boots I've always bought the lightest pair of 'batting' boots I could find as I was a big runner as a teenager and never felt comfortable in heavy bowling boots, hasn't caused me any problems off my 21 yard run.
Bridgedale are the name to go for in socks for me, definitely don't double up on socks as I suspect this would make foot problems worse! The less movement the better. Tried specialist cricket socks, never been in the same planet of quality as proper walking ones in my experience.

[tim2000s]

Bridgedale are the name to go for in socks for me, definitely don't double up on socks as I suspect this would make foot problems worse! The less movement the better. Tried specialist cricket socks, never been in the same planet of quality as proper walking ones in my experience.

I've found the Horizon socks are as good as Bridgedale socks (and have used them as walking socks to great effect).

[edge]

I've found the Horizon socks are as good as Bridgedale socks (and have used them as walking socks to great effect).

Could well have improved them to be fair - the Horizons I had were 6 years ago now, hated them enough that I haven't tried again though.

[addidasf55]

ah yes Horizon socks, heard a lot about them on this forum guess its time to invest in a pair or two.
With regards to batting im going to stick to my running shoes as I am also a big runner between the wickets like you.

As for bowling shoes the only reason I am thinking about the NBs over asics is because they have some grip in the middle of the shoe as well if you remove the spikes. Whereas the asics almost look like a spiked up trainer. Any views?