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[tim2000s]

I've a pair of the Adidas 22 Yards turf shoe. They are surprisingly comfortable and very grippy for bowling.

[tushar sehgal]

I have a puma evo speed rubbers and NB rubbers. Used to love the puma ones as they are light but after an inning of fielding your feet are pretty sore, perspective as they never felt uncomfortable, compared to how I feel when I use NB. I find NB are much more comfy although slightly more heavy.

I have tried other brands too, I find NB and Puma evospeed have the best grip on turf...

[ca_gold]

I swear by Asics,  I have the gel peake ones as well.  I have very flat feet and these provide great support paired with some horizon socks.  Pairing your shoes with the right socks are essential.  For the guys with new balance shoes,  do they provide good support for wide flat feet?  I love the design  of the nb now.

[swat]

Have used Evospeed in past and I use to get sore legs after match, not sure whether it is due to design or something even though it was perfect fit. Now using NB AB model (new) and felt really good. Also used Nike in between and found them really good.

[RichW]

using pins on astro?? really?? wouldn't that just mess up the surface??

Yes, totally my mistake I meant pins out!

[peristocle]

I've got the Asics which are really comfortable, they have blank pins so they can be used as astros whenever needed.

[suraj1108]

I've got the Asics which are really comfortable, they have blank pins so they can be used as astros whenever needed.

im sorry what does blank pins mean?

[suraj1108]

just purchased the asics hardwicket 5 & its comfortable. it's got everything one needs for a synthetic wicket...

[HallamKeeper]

I've never played cricket on astro but I play a lot of hockey. I find trail running shoes really grip well and they are good on wet grass. Just in case you wanted a nice light trainer to use.

[suraj1108]

I've never played cricket on astro but I play a lot of hockey. I find trail running shoes really grip well and they are good on wet grass. Just in case you wanted a nice light trainer to use.

smart; but it doesnt give the support one needs..ive used trainers in the past, works well & light yes but you do slip the occasionally...
playing on astro is no where near playing on turf..i do play on turf but i've just joined a club where the leagues are being played on astro's only..hence the urgent requirement for a new shoe..

[DiscoStu]

I use Nike Lunar Potential and although they are massively comfy and light, I wouldn't recommend them for batting week in, week out as there just isn't enough toe protection. There is more than on a normal trainer but if you get pinned by anything over slow medium then you'll know about it for a while. I play about 4 matches a year on astro and they are fine for that (and indoor nets). Bowling is a joy as they have the waffle texture sole (seen here: http://uzisports.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=69_92_255&product_id=999) which means there is no sliding on the delivery stride, at least for me and my pie-chucking action.

[suraj1108]

just purchased the asics hardwicket 5 & its comfortable. it's got everything one needs for a synthetic wicket...

[thegowerwaft]

Sorry to open an old thread but just want some current advice from you folks before buying. Any heavier people amongst you - what shoes are you wearing for astro/ matting wickets? Was wearing asics for grass but will only be playing on matting with mainly dusty outfields. The playing kit is blue and pink, so (some) colour is OK. TIA.

[Kulli]

I tend to shred boots and Astro because of my pivot when bowling, they usually fall apart on the front of the left boot, but have a pair of new balance that are holding up very well after two seasons. We're an Amazon bargain too.

[sarg]

I played a season of astro and just used rubber conversion screw-ins on my shoes as I didn't see the point wasting money on another set of shoes. I had no issues, but needed to inspect them every game as sometime the rubber comes off leaving a metal cap. If you want a uncomfortable shoe I recommend the Slazenger D30 boots on SportsDirect  , then buy a set of Asics and your feet will think they are walking on clouds.