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Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« on: March 06, 2011, 09:04:17 PM »

Got these through the post from Choppy last week -  posted quickly and well packaged.

On to the shoe........
It's hard to review the shoe fully without using it in a match and having spent only a couple of hours wearing them in. However, i will make a few comments regarding the quality and build of the shoe.

I will start with a negative aspect - i think the insole is rubbish and could wear away very quickly. I have taken photos of them and as you can see - it's full of holes. In my mind, once you start wearing away the insole it wont last long and as a fast (ish) bowler, i know that i wear away the insoles rather quickly. On another note - spare asics insoles simply do not exist!

Positive aspects - Lightweight shoe, ideal for long days in the field. Despite the weird insole, it does feel well cushioned and comfortable around the heel (hopefully it wont rub like the advance 2's).
Design is rather cutting edge, might not be everybodys cup of tea but if you cant make a statement through your ability, make a statement with your shoes!
The P-Guard on the front of the shoe seems rather robust - i like this as i know that my front foot has worn away areas in some of my older shoes.

Anyway - not much more to say. I will endeavour to a follow-up review once the season comes around. If anything, it might give a few pictures of the shoe from different angles!





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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2011, 09:07:28 PM »

I love these spikes.....

I think i'l be getting a pair before the season
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2011, 10:02:12 PM »

Is the P guard for when you need the toilet during a match and you get splashback on your shoes?
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2011, 11:37:56 PM »

How much were those puppies? My Aussies from last yr gave me massive blisters so have only worn the 3/4 times :( stuck with my 150's or whatever they are
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2011, 12:27:31 AM »

Dont give choppy the credit ! you got them from me ! :O
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2011, 05:52:34 PM »

Does everyone with advance 2s get blisters? i did too!
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2011, 05:54:00 PM »

yeh i wore them to golf to break them in and ended up taking them off and swappin to my trainers by the 10th as was in agony!

purchased a pair of the above now as cant see myself wearing the aussie advances if they hurt like buggery
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2011, 06:15:59 PM »

What I found shocking is that I wear Asics for running, yet the Advance 2's were really not worthy of the Asics label. Surely after even an hours testing they would have noticed blisters appearing on their feet!
Some fecker stole mine during teas one game. Almost Karma I know they will have badly blistered feet!
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2011, 12:27:16 PM »


I am now the proud owner of a pair of these...

cant wait to get home and try them on
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2011, 12:46:26 PM »

I am now the proud owner of a pair of these...

cant wait to get home and try them on

Wont miss you in the field then Mike, I think their a bit bright for my eyes
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2011, 12:47:34 PM »

I tried these on the other day at Owzat. I already bought a pair of the Puma Tricks however I took them with me (as I got them online from owzat) just incase I decided to change them for the Asics.

They are lighter than the Puma Tricks, however when I tried them on they didn't feel as comfortable. I think these Asics would be better for batting in than the Pumas as there isn't as much padding on the sole of the shoe, so you would be closer to the ground and also they are lighter so you would be able to manouver better around the crease.

However for overall use I would say the Puma Tricks are better as they offer more comfort, both on the bottom on the shoe but also around the whole shoe. I feel as though they would be better if you're using your spikes for bowling, fielding and batting rather than changing them to bat in etc. Also they offer better protection around the whole shoe which comes important when batting incase you nick one onto your foot.
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2011, 12:56:42 PM »

Wont miss you in the field then Mike, I think their a bit bright for my eyes

not sure they're gonna go well with my pink bat tho :(

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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2011, 12:57:55 PM »

not sure they're gonna go well with my pink bat tho :(



Ha it might leave you open for some homosexual comments from the opposition, Just rise above it Mike ;)
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2011, 01:02:15 PM »

Does everyone with advance 2s get blisters? i did too!
I suspect so... I'd love to know who at Asics approved the addition of a suede section on the inside of the heel. You dont notice it trying them on in a shop but after a few hours of cricket everyone is in agony.
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Re: Gel Advance 3's - A quick Review
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2011, 01:04:11 PM »

Ha it might leave you open for some homosexual comments from the opposition, Just rise above it Mike ;)

just need my blonde highlights back now lol
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