Cricket is definitely one among the most played sports in India,
and that would mean the demand for shoes are also in plenty. Cricket
shoes are mainly known for their technology and it is the design of the
sole which makes it unique from other sporting shoes. Well how about a
cricketing shoe which offers no protection/cushioning and just imagine a
speeding Yorker hits your toe at 150 kmph? Gosh!! You can't even
imagine the pain right? That is the reason for cricket shoes to be
designed to offer a superior performance to protect our feet from
fractured toes and bruises.
Cricket shoes are basically meant to have a very flexible sole; light weighted and offer maximum protection by cushioning the feet of a player. The major players across the world like Adidas, Reebok and Nike have invested a lot in their Research department to concentrate more on the Cushioning, stability and weight reduction; which are considered to be the key areas to concentrate for a shoe's clinical performance on the field. And these cricketing shoes are tested under extreme conditions. Nike has recently introduced cricket shoes, called "Air Zoom Yorker", and is said to be 30% lighter than its rivals.
So how did one think of a shoe for cricket, any guesses? Facts state that the earliest cricketing shoes are just an evolved version of running shoes in terms of technology. Let us see some of the key aspects which make cricketing shoes unique in its own way compared to other athletic shoes.
• Weight Reduction: The shoes are designed in such a way that there is free flow of the limb without the extra force being exerted. This helps a player to run faster and with greater ease.
• Cushioning: The shoes should offer a player with enough cushioning to avoid any kind of injuries and bruises. A layer of gel is mainly used to offer better cushioning to gives the player a competitive edge.
• Spiked Sole: The shoes contain spikes at the bottom n offers the player an extra grip while running. Half spikes are mainly used by batsmen and all-rounders. The full spikes are mainly used by bowlers for a better run-up
• Pimpled Sole: These shoes are mainly for the fielders. It allows the pimpled sole to dig into the ground and keeps the fielder from slipping.
It is also important for the shoes to sustain all weather conditions. The dew factor on the outskirts of the field in a day and night cricket match should not make the fielders worry over the ball chase. It is also very important for an individual to try these shoes before buying. And for those of you who are glued to your laptop screens and buying shoes online, trying your shoes out is impossible. I feel the best way to check is to depend on the user reviews before making a purchase.
Cricket shoes are basically meant to have a very flexible sole; light weighted and offer maximum protection by cushioning the feet of a player. The major players across the world like Adidas, Reebok and Nike have invested a lot in their Research department to concentrate more on the Cushioning, stability and weight reduction; which are considered to be the key areas to concentrate for a shoe's clinical performance on the field. And these cricketing shoes are tested under extreme conditions. Nike has recently introduced cricket shoes, called "Air Zoom Yorker", and is said to be 30% lighter than its rivals.
So how did one think of a shoe for cricket, any guesses? Facts state that the earliest cricketing shoes are just an evolved version of running shoes in terms of technology. Let us see some of the key aspects which make cricketing shoes unique in its own way compared to other athletic shoes.
• Weight Reduction: The shoes are designed in such a way that there is free flow of the limb without the extra force being exerted. This helps a player to run faster and with greater ease.
• Cushioning: The shoes should offer a player with enough cushioning to avoid any kind of injuries and bruises. A layer of gel is mainly used to offer better cushioning to gives the player a competitive edge.
• Spiked Sole: The shoes contain spikes at the bottom n offers the player an extra grip while running. Half spikes are mainly used by batsmen and all-rounders. The full spikes are mainly used by bowlers for a better run-up
• Pimpled Sole: These shoes are mainly for the fielders. It allows the pimpled sole to dig into the ground and keeps the fielder from slipping.
It is also important for the shoes to sustain all weather conditions. The dew factor on the outskirts of the field in a day and night cricket match should not make the fielders worry over the ball chase. It is also very important for an individual to try these shoes before buying. And for those of you who are glued to your laptop screens and buying shoes online, trying your shoes out is impossible. I feel the best way to check is to depend on the user reviews before making a purchase.
