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[Outlaw]

Hi,

Got a load of old trainers lying around at home want to have a go at DIY spiking some trainers. Am I right in assuming its a case of sanding the sole to level the tread off and then stitching/glueing a new sole on with spikes fitted? I'm guessing there is a supplier for the soles or are they cut to fit the shoe from a larger piece of the material? Any help would be appreciate and I'll update on how it goes if I get anywhere with it!

[Rowan]

FastBowlersUnited do it

[Outlaw]

I'm aware of companies who do it and have used a few in the past want to have a go myself which was outlined in my post.

[Howzat]

Some companies just glue the soles on after they have sanded down the tread. Brian and Brenda have a machine that allows them to stitch it on

[Outlaw]

Yeah remember a pair I had from B&B where stitched on, is anyone in the know as to whether the soles can be purchased or is the material bought and then a sole cut from it?

[stevat]

If you're using them to bat in, you used to be able to get hardened plastic inserts for them to protect your toes.  Might be worth a shout, most 'proper' cricket batting shoes have reinforced toes.

[Ryan]

If you're using them to bat in, you used to be able to get hardened plastic inserts for them to protect your toes.  Might be worth a shout, most 'proper' cricket batting shoes have reinforced toes.

Have they? I haven't had any protection in my Adidas/ Puma or Asics spikes.

[stevat]

Have they? I haven't had any protection in my Adidas/ Puma or Asics spikes.

I happen to like Asics spikes, each to their own I guess.  They'll be reinforced I would think, maybe not with hard plastic, but try hitting something on the front of your toes in your batting spikes, then try it in a pair of running shoes.  Maybe it's just me, but I thought they felt stiffer as if reinforced.  Also, it seems like it'd be a pretty good idea for them to be reinforced.

[Ryan]

I happen to like Asics spikes, each to their own I guess.  They'll be reinforced I would think, maybe not with hard plastic, but try hitting something on the front of your toes in your batting spikes, then try it in a pair of running shoes.  Maybe it's just me, but I thought they felt stiffer as if reinforced.  Also, it seems like it'd be a pretty good idea for them to be reinforced.

I also like Asics spikes, that's not what i'm saying, very comfortable and light. I just don't see any protection in the toes, yes they will use leather etc around the "toe cap" but no real protection.