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[LeonieKelly18]

when batting do you Always wear spikes? 

I need new boots but not sure to get artificials or spikes.
For fielding i have 2 pairs of boots, for if we play on a artificial wicket or on grass. But they are more like running shoes so not usefull for batting. (need to protect my toes)

So my question is:
What do you prefer and what make? 


thank you

[Manormanic]

for batting I've always preferred half and halves - they give you sufficient grip but keep you light on your feet.

[toenails97]

I always bat in a full spike batting spike as you break on your heal so don't want to run the risk of slipping and giving your wicket away

[petehosk]

I have had my big toe on my right foot broken 3 years ago, and my left broken last season! Therefore for the rest of the season I wore a light pair of trainers wit steel toecaps!
They were light but my toes were safe from any future breaks!! I would prefer spikes for batting as there is more grip for running between the wickets and turning.
But number one priority for me is NO MORE BROKEN TOES!!!

[SOULMAN1012]

Full spikes for me and I use Asics gel gullys they have extra leather on the toe for added protection. Personally I don't think you can beat Asics shoes. I have 2 pairs on Nike century batting shoes and so much heavier

[blocka]

I always use Asics, half spiked when I play on grass and have a pair of hardwicket for artificial wickets. Got annoyed changing my spikes to rubbers all the time.
I like the harder toe section on the Asics shoes

[smilley792]

Spikes and NB

Hate rubbers, despise when we play on artificial

[tim2000s]

Always wear spikes when batting on grass.  Too often it can be slippery,  even when dry,  so want the grip.

[KIPPERS]

addidas 22yard bowling boots very good protection. change to soft spikes for artificial or nets Ive a second pair with softs for nets

[WalkingWicket37]

I always go for a pair of asics spikes. Usually a pair of Gel Advance 2s half spiked up.
If we're playing on a wet pitch ice got a pair of Gell 335s fully spiked that I use, but I find the Gel Advance more comfortable, hence wearing them more.

I've also tried Puma, GN and Slazenger spiked and have found asics the best so far.

[ProCricketer1982]

full spikes normally. If it's dry then I'll just wear bog standard trainers. Yet to be hit on the foot as I have a bat

[Northern monkey]

Full spikes
Asics

[WalkingWicket37]

Welcome back by the way Leonie, after over a year without posting I thought we'd scared you off haha 

[Gurujames]

I always bat in trainers and field in spikes. I feel that I can slide my back foot back into the crease and avoid being stumped if I wear trainers. However, I was run out 6 times last season and at least half of those was down to the fact I was wearing trainers. On the flip,side I wasn't stumped once.... Result.

[joeljonno]

Only ever play on grass, but have some rubbers for those very dry days which makes the ground too hard for spikes.  Obviously rarely used in England, bet there are the odd days.  I would probably use them for astroturf wickets.

I have a Kookaburra pair, very comfortable, light and have decent leather protection on the toe.