There are a number of different styles of cricket shoe, making it a bit of a challenge to know which is going to be the best for you. Not only do you have a wide variety of brands and price points to consider, you also have to think about whether different types of shoe may affect how you play, or may be better on one type of surface to another. Choosing cricket shoes can be a minefield, but we’re here to simplify the process.
Different types of cricket shoe
On the Morrant website, we stock a range of cricket shoes, split down into different categories. These include:
- Bowling boots – designed specifically for cricket bowlers, offering excellent grip and support.
- Half spike – shoes with half a sole of spikes, at the front of the shoe. Best used on hard surfaces where traction is not as hard to obtain.
- Full spike – full spike cricket shoes are designed with maximum grip in mind, especially on harder ground. The spikes are often removable, either to half spike or altogether. Full spike shoes do the most damage to soft ground.
- Rubber soles – rubber soled cricket shoes have softer soles with rubber studs. They do less damage on soft ground than spiked shoes and offer best grip on wet grass.
- Senior cricket shoes - designed specifically for adult players
- Junior cricket shoes – designed specifically for younger players
- Women’s cricket shoes – designed specifically for female players
Choosing your next pair
Now you know the types of cricket shoe available, you need to narrow down the factors as to which style might be best – and you may need to buy more than one pair, depending on when and how you play.
Comfort
- You want to find shoes that will keep the feet cool and dry, with breathability to stop the feet from sweating.
- Cushioning in the midsole helps to absorb shocks during play and stops the impact going up the foot and into the ankle.
- Toe protection is also essential, so reinforcement in this area should be considered.
Fit
- Ankle support is essential when considering the fit of your cricket shoes. This can help prevent ankle injuries and provide stability. This is especially relevant for bowlers to consider.
- Ill fitting shoes will hamper performance and can cause injuries such as blisters or calluses, so make sure you buy the right size. Don’t be tempted by a size up or down if your size isn’t available in the shoe you want. They should fit snugly, without being too loose or too small.
Play style
- If you know you’re a quick, agile player, you’ll definitely need to consider the grip factor. This is essential for all players but if you have a quick turnabout you don’t want to slip at the crucial moment.
- Bowlers will need to look at specific bowling boots/shoes to suit their mode of play.
- If you play as a fielder or bowler, then spiked shoes are the most common choice, for extra grip on harder surfaces.
Brand
There are a wide range of cricket brands selling cricket shoes and boots. You may have a preferred brand or you may not mind but be choosing based on other aspects like price or fit. We’d recommend looking at a wide range of brands, to gain a wide view of what’s available.
Price
If price is a factor, which a lot of the time it is, then know your budget before you start looking. It is easy to get sucked in and spend over what you wanted when actually, a lower priced option may have been just as suitable for your needs.