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[roco]

How many have kept the speed laces? Got some new ones today as may swap for normal

On the sock my new running shoes have a sock type thing and very very comfy

[Six Sixes Cricket]

On a slightly different note, how long until cricket shoe manufacturers jump on board the built in sock design. Football, basketball, running all have it...

Already available

[roco]

Just swapped out speed laces for normal laces and loads better

More room and more comfort

[Woodyspin]

Already available

Where?

[Six Sixes Cricket]

Where?

Various Indian retailers or for a premium Lukey sports

[Churchy1989]

as most of us have had a game or 2, would like to know people's opinions of how these shoes are coming along? still comfy? too tight? protective?

[roco]

Comfy but rubbed back of feet but hopefully will break in

[thedevil]

Worn them in two games. Okay but so far from me I think I'll be sticking with my asics gel advance.

I find there isn't enough cushion in the sole for me compared to others. Also elastic lace actually snapped so will likely be swapping out and adding an extra insole then will re assess

[Churchy1989]

good feedback so far. I was going to buy a pair but was dubious of how they would actually play.

Got a pair of trainers spiked up (by @Vitas Cricket), really light and comfy, feel quicker across the ground and between the wickets. definitely don't want to be hit on the foot though, not much protection at all.

WP_20170302_07_27_17_Rich by Matthew Church, on Flickr

WP_20170302_07_27_14_Rich by Matthew Church, on Flickr

[edge]

How about ceramic? Not sure they'd last too long, but they'd definitely be hugely lighter than standard cricket ones
http://m.ebay.com/itm/131570018169

Alternatively,  Asics strike rate spikes would be a decent weight saving over two boots if anyone can actually track down a set:

@Biggie Smalls , talking about this got me thinking, so today I did this with an old set of boots! Just standard steel ones but they weigh sod all, gave them a try in the garden and dammmn they're grippy, and ridiculously light. Maybe even too grippy, but I reckon I'll give batting in them a go next friendly game I play.

[Bwcc]

They look absolutely lethal

[Alvaro]

You'll be popular if you wear those in the clubhouse at tea!

[edge]

You're not wrong, even a few paces from my door to grass I got very conscious anything I went near was getting spiked! They may or may not be be an improvement over normal cricket spikes, but not actually being able to wear them anywhere could well mean they're not worth the bother.

@Alvaro - spikes in the clubhouse at tea?! What kind of bloke do you take me for?

[Philip@Aero]

The only thing I would say about putting running spikes into the shoes is that there is a risk that the lack of a base plate around the stud will cause the whole thread to tear out when you persistently change direction (like if you are a bowler).  Nike tried this in the very early days of their shoe development prior to entering the cricket market.  The fast bowlers who were involved in the devlopment tore the soles to shreds and eventually Nike gave up on the idea.  The base plate adds weight but it also adds resistance to the stress of changes in direction.  While it is simplistic to say this, sprinters and track runners typically run in one direction and don't turn 180 degrees and sprint in the other direction.  Anyway, just a thought for you to consider as you ponder weight vs cost of new shoes.

[edge]

The only thing I would say about putting running spikes into the shoes is that there is a risk that the lack of a base plate around the stud will cause the whole thread to tear out when you persistently change direction (like if you are a bowler).  Nike tried this in the very early days of their shoe development prior to entering the cricket market.  The fast bowlers who were involved in the devlopment tore the soles to shreds and eventually Nike gave up on the idea.  The base plate adds weight but it also adds resistance to the stress of changes in direction.  While it is simplistic to say this, sprinters and track runners typically run in one direction and don't turn 180 degrees and sprint in the other direction.  Anyway, just a thought for you to consider as you ponder weight vs cost of new shoes.

Yes that's a fair point, the thought had occurred! Interesting to know Nike tried it, I remember Asics did a batting  a shoe with track type spikes a few years ago but they were definitely not for the quicks. These are old boots so I'm not fussed about their lifespan, just interested to see how it goes for batting - definitely sticking to my usual bowling boots for bowling.