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[ppccopener]

sorry, yes seriously either coating the toe with a sealant or shoe goo will help stop damp getting in and that can only be good

I do actually use shoo goo on my bats-it works......

[Cin88]

I usually use the toeguard they've fitted at the factory until it falls off (so about 3 nets or one badly mis-timed cut shot, which ever is first). After that I don't bother with protecting the toe most of the time, I can't be bothered sticking a fresh toe guard on every 3 weeks or so and i've heard some horror stories regarding shoe goo protected bats literally shattering when/if the goo breaks. I'm thinking about using a bit of varnish on mine though like some of the other posters have, especially if we have another extended period of damp conditions at my home ground.

[50shades]

Anyone have decent pics of shoe goo/varnish applied to their bats?

[GarrettJ]

Gorilla glue

[Topgun]

I usually use the toeguard they've fitted at the factory until it falls off (so about 3 nets or one badly mis-timed cut shot, which ever is first). After that I don't bother with protecting the toe most of the time, I can't be bothered sticking a fresh toe guard on every 3 weeks or so and i've heard some horror stories regarding shoe goo protected bats literally shattering when/if the goo breaks. I'm thinking about using a bit of varnish on mine though like some of the other posters have, especially if we have another extended period of damp conditions at my home ground.

yes i have heard that too

[WalkingWicket37]

i've heard some horror stories regarding shoe goo protected bats literally shattering when/if the goo breaks.

Really? Shoe goo goes rubbery when it's dry and is still fairly soft/flexible, probably more so than the majority of factory fitted toe guards. I can't see the goo taking the bat with it personally (but if anyone has proof it's happened please prove me wrong!)

[Seniorplayer]

I use Ronseal damp resistant paint on my toes the stuff that repels water.
Others at our club  use yacht vanish.

[Cin88]

Really? Shoe goo goes rubbery when it's dry and is still fairly soft/flexible, probably more so than the majority of factory fitted toe guards. I can't see the goo taking the bat with it personally (but if anyone has proof it's happened please prove me wrong!)

I have seen a pic of a shoe goo toe'd bat where the owner blamed the goo shattering for the way the bat had broken. Attempts to find it have been fruitless though (so usual forum rules regarding it's existance apply) and even at the time I had reservations, it looked like a classic case of misuse of the bat to me. Then there's the usual random club members who think their way of doing things is best and no other method should be attempted, who I did hear some of said horror stories from.

[smilley792]

If it gets damp. Buy a new bat!!

[skip1973]

I have seen a pic of a shoe goo toe'd bat where the owner blamed the goo shattering for the way the bat had broken. Attempts to find it have been fruitless though (so usual forum rules regarding it's existance apply) and even at the time I had reservations, it looked like a classic case of misuse of the bat to me. Then there's the usual random club members who think their way of doing things is best and no other method should be attempted, who I did hear some of said horror stories from.

There is absolutely no chance shoe goo can contribute to a broken bat, varnish is ok if you only want to seal a toe but if you want protection as well goo is the way to go.

[Kulli]

Anyone tried the back shoo good, just wondered what sort of a finish it gives and if it looks good or not.

[WalkingWicket37]

Anyone tried the back shoo good, just wondered what sort of a finish it gives and if it looks good or not.

There was someone on here used it bacause it was cheaper.
Can't for the life of me remember who it was though

[sarg]

Anyone tried the back shoo good, just wondered what sort of a finish it gives and if it looks good or not.

Yes I have. Just looks like black tire rubber. There is a sheen until it is used and then it goes dull.