Topic: Protective shoes (Read 3259 times)

Chad · « **on:** February 06, 2013, 11:42:59 PM »

Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone knows of any shoes that are good for protection while batting in indoor nets? My brother has been crunched on his toe a few times now, (he can't pick or play yorkers too well) and his toenail has taken a real bashing, and looks pretty bad... (there's a toenail growing under a toenail and his toe is purple...) I'm looking to buy him some, and cost isn't too much of an issue, especially since he is a bowler and needs his feet in good shape!

Thanks!

Chad

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2013, 11:50:42 PM »

Might be worth looking a hockey style shoes, one of our players had a double ankle op last year and had some snazzy blue asics hockey trainers on earlier as he said they offered support and protection

justnotcricket86 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2013, 11:53:54 PM »

http://www.safetybootsuk.co.uk/cofra-njord-safety-boots-composite-toe-caps-&-apt-midsole-metal-free-p-90917.html

Failing that, tell the lad to move his feet a little, or tell those boys in the nets to stop being nasty and yorking him

Or get him to bat a foot or so out of his crease...but probably do what Tom said above me...

Chad · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2013, 11:56:44 PM »

Quote from: justnotcricket86 on February 06, 2013, 11:53:54 PM

http://www.safetybootsuk.co.uk/cofra-njord-safety-boots-composite-toe-caps-&-apt-midsole-metal-free-p-90917.html

Failing that, tell the lad to move his feet a little, or tell those boys in the nets to stop being nasty and yorking him

Haha thing is, he knows what to play! He just chokes when he wants to, and ends up leaving the ball! the yorkers that are the worst are the ones which are missing leg stump, as he is absolutely clueless about flicking the ball...

Thanks for the link!

Quote from: Ayrtek on February 06, 2013, 11:50:42 PM

Might be worth looking a hockey style shoes, one of our players had a double ankle op last year and had some snazzy blue asics hockey trainers on earlier as he said they offered support and protection

Cheers Tomtek! Maybe we need some carbon fibre reinforced shoes, eh?

justnotcricket86 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2013, 12:01:06 AM »

Stop giving him ideas, Tom will be selling protective Canadian Willow batting shoes soon, and then we'll all be skint.

Missing leg stump? Well he should have a trigger to get into position...

I'm only saying that to wind Buzz up, that chap loves a trigger. Honestly, tell him to bat 3ft out of his crease, then he scoop the little red thing over short third man.

Cricket is easy

RossViper · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2013, 09:33:20 PM »

Might sound stupid but have you thought about wrapping a bit foam around the toes/shoes

jblowe · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2013, 11:14:55 PM »

Quote from: Ayrtek on February 06, 2013, 11:50:42 PM

Might be worth looking a hockey style shoes, one of our players had a double ankle op last year and had some snazzy blue asics hockey trainers on earlier as he said they offered support and protection

Do all hockey shoes have protected toes?

crictech · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2013, 02:37:58 AM »

Quote from: Chad on February 06, 2013, 11:42:59 PM

Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone knows of any shoes that are good for protection while batting in indoor nets? My brother has been crunched on his toe a few times now, (he can't pick or play yorkers too well) and his toenail has taken a real bashing, and looks pretty bad... (there's a toenail growing under a toenail and his toe is purple...) I'm looking to buy him some, and cost isn't too much of an issue, especially since he is a bowler and needs his feet in good shape!

Thanks!

Chad

I've been working on an impact foam toe protector which sticks on either permanently or with a removable adhesive. It covers front, side and top of your toes. Will be about 10mm thick. It's not going to stop you feeling a 90mph toe crusher but it should take a lot of the sting out of it. Looking to bring it out this year in the �12-�15 range for a set

Byo · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2013, 09:47:04 AM »

Quote from: jblowe on February 07, 2013, 11:14:55 PM

Do all hockey shoes have protected toes?

Not all but the decent ones certainly do....

Chad · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2013, 05:49:44 PM »

Quote from: crictech on February 08, 2013, 02:37:58 AM

I've been working on an impact foam toe protector which sticks on either permanently or with a removable adhesive. It covers front, side and top of your toes. Will be about 10mm thick. It's not going to stop you feeling a 90mph toe crusher but it should take a lot of the sting out of it. Looking to bring it out this year in the �12-�15 range for a set

That's brilliant Crictech! Keep me updated if you happen to release one, as it would save the hassle of having to buy new shoes!

Spanky · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2013, 06:05:10 PM »

My sister suffered a broken big toe from a Yorker in a men's game. So we have modified a pair of her spikes for batting.

We got a toe protector from America that is made for baseball and applied it to her shoe. Doubt it will offer total protection but does stiffen up that front toe area. Will try to get a picture and possibly a link to the item.

Here's the item we used http://www.tufftoesports.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26&products_id=36

Chad · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2013, 06:25:06 PM »

Quote from: Spanky on February 08, 2013, 06:05:10 PM

My sister suffered a broken big toe from a Yorker in a men's game. So we have modified a pair of her spikes for batting.

We got a toe protector from America that is made for baseball and applied it to her shoe. Doubt it will offer total protection but does stiffen up that front toe area. Will try to get a picture and possibly a link to the item.

Here's the item we used http://www.tufftoesports.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26&products_id=36

Thanks Spencer! How is the bat going btw? Had a chance to use that weapon yet?

Spanky · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2013, 06:43:22 PM »

Managed to use it couple of weeks ago. Was going very nicely. Thanks again

RossViper · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2013, 07:36:09 PM »

Quote from: Byo on February 08, 2013, 09:47:04 AM

Not all but the decent ones certainly do....

No hockey shoes have toe protection....

LDifa · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2013, 09:07:13 PM »

I'm thinking of getting some of the Asics which have P guard, they look tough enough.

There was also a thread ages ago about an American company that provides a protective cover, I think it's foe baseball.

Will search for it and post it

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