However, if you’re a pro, or really want to up your game, a pair of specialist cricket shoes can make your life much easier!
For most players, a spiked cricket shoe is the best thing to improve your all-around playing. Spiked shoes give you a bit more grip on the field and improve your agility, making running and changing direction quickly easier and slips and trips less likely! These shoes are also usually a regular cut below the ankle, so look like a normal trainer. Spikes can be made from metal for outdoor play on grass, or a more versatile hard rubber, which can be used on other outdoor surfaces, as well as inside.
You can also buy your spikes separately and attach them to the shoes you know already work for you to get some extra grip. We offer a range of steel and rubber spikes to suit all preferences and terrains, allowing you to customise your shoe to be perfect for you.
Studded shoes are the best shoe for bowlers, as they give you a lot of grip in one direction, and help hold you still when you’re bowling fastballs. You can also choose high ankle studded boots, for extra support and comfort when you’re hitting the ground hard, though they are a bit heavier than standard studded trainers. Like all these things, it’s completely up to you and how you play!
Whether you’re on grass, astro, or something else entirely, uneven or wet terrain can make things very difficult for players. Gripping the ground and having control is important in all your games, even with the unpredictable British weather, so having shoes that grip will help you make those all-important runs.
During an average game, a cricketer will run from 2-5km, so your knees and ankles can really feel the pressure. To reduce this and help improve the health and comfort of your legs and ankles, as well as reducing the potential for injury, your cricket shoes should be supportive and cushioned.
Like everything when it comes to your cricket equipment, a lot of what really matters when it comes to choosing your shoe is personal preference. Whether you want a strong heavy shoe with great ankle support or prefer something lighter, it’s really up to you.
At Big Five Cricket and Hockey, our team are experts at helping you find the right gear for you. From our store in Sandbach, Cheshire, we stock a huge variety of cricket footwear to suit every player, and our online store offers free, no quibble returns for all orders.
