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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #30 on: April 18, 2016, 05:48:48 PM »

They'll be as useful as ice skates for astro use. Think of the sole as similar to moulded soccer boots. It's rigid, the spikes are solid (and sharp) and you'll probably end up injured after performing a couple of triple axels. I really wouldn't recommend trying it. Grass traction, on the other hand, is superb and I think they're better on longer damp grass as well as shorter outfields. 
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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #31 on: April 22, 2016, 12:37:10 PM »

Do these fit true to size or are they typical Adidas - quite small fitting?
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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #32 on: April 24, 2016, 07:56:24 AM »

I'm a wide 11 so went for the 12s and they are fine.
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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #33 on: April 24, 2016, 12:33:10 PM »

I'm a 10, had a 10 in the SL22 last year and found them too narrow. Went for an 11 this year and fit very well.

Used mine for the first time yesterday, great grip in the field and like trainers when batting so very happy.

Downside, the tongue has already started to come away from where it joins the shoe so will be looking to sort a replacement.
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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #34 on: April 24, 2016, 01:54:59 PM »

Further update. 4 pairs seen at Academy training this morning. All players claim they're superb for batting, fielding and spin bowling. Not really suitable for seam bowling. If you're a trundler you'll be better off with the standard SL22s or the Vectors

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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #35 on: June 13, 2016, 06:51:51 PM »

so as a medium pacer, go for the standard sl22?? I want the shoes to be fairly light, but I'm mostly a batsman and a fielder who occasionally bowls the odd 5/6 overs. How to they compare with the asics gel odi/advance range in terms of weight? anyone have any idea?
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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #36 on: June 23, 2016, 05:34:45 PM »

Just found these: Marcus Trescothick getting these done I think, was on his Twitter anyway. Looks like a very good way to go.

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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #37 on: June 23, 2016, 05:42:27 PM »

The reason adidas didn't put spikes on the boost sole is the boost material doesn't bond properly with a traditional soleplate.

The layer of boost under the balls of the feet and toes is pretty thin as it is. Sanding it down to get a soleplate glued/stitched on isn't a good idea in my opinion.

I have had zero problems when batting, keeping or fielding in mine, on rock hard squares and glass outfields as well as lush green bogs.
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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #38 on: July 01, 2016, 07:17:58 PM »

All Rounder with a sale on at the minute. These down to £80... Gel Advance 6's down to £68.

Shame the only place anyone is wearing spikes at the moment is in the house...
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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #39 on: August 12, 2016, 07:41:08 AM »

Are our resident retailers able to an early insight into whether there will be any updates (aesthetic or technical) to the Boosts for next season? @Vitas Cricket @VKS
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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #40 on: August 12, 2016, 08:41:48 AM »

Are our resident retailers able to an early insight into whether there will be any updates (aesthetic or technical) to the Boosts for next season? @Vitas Cricket @VKS

Just colour changes to the Adidas range for 2017

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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #41 on: August 12, 2016, 10:11:20 AM »

Can you comment what colour?

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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #42 on: August 12, 2016, 10:55:21 AM »

Just colour changes to the Adidas range for 2017
Will this be all the Adidas boots or just the SL22 range, need to decide if I will buy another pair of this years vectors or get next years colour way if there's no technical changes
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Re: SL22 Comparison
« Reply #43 on: August 12, 2016, 10:58:10 AM »

Will this be all the Adidas boots or just the SL22 range, need to decide if I will buy another pair of this years vectors or get next years colour way if there's no technical changes

The whole range remains the same barring colour alterations. I can't comment on what the colours will be yet, but these will launch soon enough.
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