When one has
to make the decision for taking good cricket shoes. He has to see a lot of
things. If you see in detail every cricket shoe provide different
specification, some are made for fast bowlers, some for a wicketkeeper, etc. In
older times, there was only one cricket shoe that was known as Test Cricket
shoes. These shoes were very simple
and worn-in white color only but now the time has totally changed. We have a different type of cricket game such as ODI, T-20s, Test matches, and some play
League Cricket.
Nowadays
cricket shoes are coming in different colors and are worn by players according
to the format of cricket. Only test matches use white shoes now. So, let’s
explore which cricket shoes can fit you better.
Parts of Cricket Shoes
Cricket Shoe
have the following parts
• Out-sole
• Upper sole
• Sock Liner
• Midsole
• Heel
• Torsion Bar
• Lasting
Cricket
Shoes can be categorized according to their out-sole.
Batting Shoes: These are also known as spikes shoes and generally carry the front
portion with spikes. Due to spikes present on the front players can move freely
and run better on the grassy pitches too.
Bowling Shoes: These are basically meant for bowlers and carry
spikes on the entire shoe thus offers a better grip on the ground. Which is
very helpful for fast bowlers when it comes to bowl on grassy ground.
Recently companies have introduced new cricket shoes for bowlers which contain a
hole in the front and player’s toe comes out when his foot lands on the ground.
This avoids stress on the foot and helps in preventing foot injuries.
Going
further cricket shoes can be divided into two categories depending upon the
surface.
Rubber Studded Shoes: These are worn on hard surfaces and
the sole contains rubber on them. Due to this, these provide a firm grip to the
shoes on the hard ground.
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Cricket Shoes
Spiked Shoes: These shoes have spikes on its sole
to provide grip to players who play on the grassy or softer surface.
So before
buying shoes, one should consider which type of player he is and surface on
which he has to play.
Other parts
should be considered too before making the decision on buying cricket shoes.
Let’s study it in detail.
Upper: The part of the shoe that covers the
entire outsole and midsole is known as the Upper. So this part should be soft,
made from a flexible material, and comfortable when worn. It should provide ventilation, very
necessary for cricket shoes. Most upper comes with a higher or mid-cut for bowlers
and batsmen, these cuts will provide better support to the ankle of the
players.
Sock Liner: This part has direct contact with
your foot when it is on rest. So, it has to be comfortable and have sufficient
cushioning. Some companies give the option of replacement which can be done by
users whenever needed.
Midsole: It is situated between out and insole
to offer better absorption of shock. The midsole is made from hard material to
provide extra support to the feet.
Heel: It is a very important part of the
shoe. As it is meant for providing extra security to the foot. Comfort heel is
meant for the batsman whereas secured type is for the bowlers.
Torsion Bar: It is also
called a Trusstic system. This is partially responsible for stability by doing a
reduction in torsion and helps in preventing any injury while running.
Lasting: Cricket shoes come up with different
types of lasting and depend upon the pronation types one chooses.
Size of Cricket shoes
Last but
very important before jumping to get a new brand of shoe, is the correct size. You need to take comfortable shoes for your
feet. Never chose loose or tight shoes. Try to make a short walk and run while
choosing them, this will aid you to get perfect size shoes.
Wrap Up
Apart from my
above recommendation, always try to get brand shoes such as Adidas, Gunn and
Moore, and DSC Shoes. Inferior quality will lead to the suffering of feet.
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