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[justnotcricket86]

After the best pair of non-spiked shoes I can get, looking at Asics or Adidas. Anyone got an idea?

Thanks

Will

[Colesy]

I know you said Adidas or Asics but I had some Puma Iridiums which were reasonably priced, comfortable and light. Worth a look.

[justnotcricket86]

Not thought of them mate, will have a look

Do Adidas do the better 'pimpled' trainers then? Going to playing on astro now and again this season so need some decent footwear for batting and keeping

[sgcricket]

if you are playing on astro, don't go for the pimpled trainers. go for something like the asics gel hardwicket or adidas twenty2yds all rounder. the puma ballistic rubbers are also good.

[justnotcricket86]

Think the Adidas are a good shout mate, seem to fit the bill perfectly. Would be good for indoor as well I guess?

Still not sure what spikes to get this season. I do like the new Advance 3's but was looking at the Gel Gully 2 as well. Too many to choose from

[rp27]

Get the adidas, i have the set from  a couple of years ago and theyre great, really comfy and last well

[justnotcricket86]

Currently tossing up between these 2 now, being ordered in the morning.

I know the Adidas are very good but does anyone know much about these Asics Gel Trigger 5

http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/2011_Asics_Gel_Trigger_5-cricket_shoes.html

Are these going to be suitable for astro or are they more of an indoor boot? The Adidas look as if they have a better grip

http://www.owzat-cricket.co.uk/acatalog/2011_Twenty_2_Yds_AR_4.html

Any suggestions?

[mattw]

I would go for for the adidas boots out of those two as the astro type studs will offer better grip. Especially in English conditions where it can be a bit slippy on top.

However Ive just put some rubber spikes (like you usually get on the heels of half spikes boots) on my old adidas boots and that's what im going to use for astro tracks.

[justnotcricket86]

Well seeing as all our home games this year are going to be played on astro, I have got some Asics Gel Gully 2's for away games etc.

Think I will try and find some Adidas ones, last years are cheaper by the looks of it. Cheers Matt

[roco]

You have an artificial pitch as your main wicket no way

[justnotcricket86]

You have an artificial pitch as your main wicket no way

haha yes mate, moved to a new ground and the square is not ready yet. Needs to be dug up and re-laid etc. The astro is going down for a year to be used, but then we will be on grass the following year. Got to do it properly

I am not going to complain though, keeping and batting on that will be a delight for the averages this year

[roco]

I can't wait to tell our lads I bet they will be over the moon

I look forward to seeing you play this year if I get back in time

[justnotcricket86]

I am sure they will mate, most people generally are when they hear it!

Yeah would be good to have a beer and a chat mate.

[roco]

Last time I played on an artificial was at 16 in my 3rd or 4th game of cricket ever and it was awful

[justnotcricket86]

Last time I played on an artificial was at 16 in my 3rd or 4th game of cricket ever and it was awful

Well by the time we play you lot, I will have the hang of it I hope