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[19reading87]

any pics of these guys??

[golders]

Can B and B offer a bit of toe protection on the trainers? That would be my only concern as are our toes not a tad vulnerable batting in normal trainers??

[19reading87]

good question goldy

[LewisA]

They can add something called a 'drag plate' which covers the big toe region with a harder material. Im not sure this is designed to stop toe damage, it is primarily used for stopping wear and tear from those who 'drag' their back foot whilst bowling, however it will do a better job at protecting your big toe than the mesh upper on your running shoe.

[Outlaw]

You can buy toe protectors that fit on most shoes for fairly cheap,called tuff toe or something If I remember correctly, Matt Hayden used it a while back was like a blue thing on his shoe

[golders]

You can buy toe protectors that fit on most shoes for fairly cheap,called tuff toe or something If I remember correctly, Matt Hayden used it a while back was like a blue thing on his shoe

The only concern there is ruining the look of some pimped-out cushty trainers!!!YESSSSS BUUUUOOYYYYYY!!!!!Obviously it is the comfort and lightness ithat is ourmain concern...


I have always found cricket spikes heavy and cumbersome, are the new asics and pumas different in this respect. Has anyone had any early early pre season friendlys?!

[Maverick79]

I have always found cricket spikes heavy and cumbersome, are the new asics and pumas different in this respect.

I have a new pair of Asics Advance 3's for this season and these are very light - the lightest spikes I have ever had. I am still breaking them in but they don't feel bulky or cumbersome at all. I wouldn't fancy wearing one on the toe in trainers from a quick so for me this is the closest I can get to a trainer feel with a good level of protection.

[LewisA]

Most spikes on the market these days tend to be fairly light I feel. Last season I used a pair of Asics advances which certainly didn't feel heavy or cumbersome.

I noticed a lot of the Indian players using trainers spiked with the smooth leather soles described. Does anybody know why? Do they hold any advantages over the rubber type soles applied by B and B for example?

[slogsweep]

I noticed a lot of the Indian players using trainers spiked with the smooth leather soles described. Does anybody know why? Do they hold any advantages over the rubber type soles applied by B and B for example?

I think the smooth leather soles have something to do with playing on harder pitches were you dont need as much grip other then the spikes, on softer wickets you need more support as spikes tend to dig in and slide abit.

[LewisA]

How does a full leather sole compare flexibility wise? I have used trainer spike conversions once before and found the added rubber sole to be quite stiff.

[slogsweep]

How does a full leather sole compare flexibility wise? I have used trainer spike conversions once before and found the added rubber sole to be quite stiff.

My Adidas full leather soles must be a good 5mm thick which is under the oringal sole and have almost zero fexibility.

[Buzz]

Tuff Toe... oooh 

http://www.tufftoesports.com/index.php?main_page=index&main_page=product_info&cPath=27&products_id=36&zenid=398932b55519bc7cc94f14cc3153d8ad