Why do cricketers wear spike shoes? How does it help?

The type of shoes a cricketer wears has a great effect on their performance. A good pair of shoes can significantly increase the outcome of a cricketer. Be it an intense match or a long training nets session, cricket shoes play a crucial role in the enhancement of one’s performance. In this article, we will look at why cricketers wear spike shoes and how these shoes help them. In the above image, we have Adidas Howzat Spike Junior Shoes, these shoes can be worn by both batters and bowlers as they are equipped with full spikes that help bowlers and even are lightweight and have cushioning which helps batters in running between the wickets. 

Why do cricketers wear spike shoes?

Shoes with spikes are used in multiple sports. Sports that involve a lot of running require athletes to wear spike shoes. Spikes are metallic parts that are placed at the bottom of shoes to provide a better grip while running. Cricket is a sport that involves a lot of running be it in fast bowling, batting or fielding so spike shoes help in getting better at these areas of the game.

Do batters and bowlers wear the same shoes?

Even though there is running involved in both aspects of the game batters and bowlers don’t often wear the exact same shoes. In this image, we have Payntr’s Bodyline 225 Bowling Spike which comes equipped with full spikes that help fast bowlers while their feet land. Spikes in shoes come in two sizes half size and full-size. Batters tend to wear shoes equipped with half-size spikes. 

How do spike shoes help the players?

Batters use half-size spikes as it overall reduces the weight of the shoe and still does not have a huge effect on the running between the wickets. PUMA is a great brand which produces some shoes that are already equipped with half-spikes which helps batters. In the image, we have PUMA Spike 19.1 cricket shoes. Virat Kohli is one of the most prominent batters who use PUMA shoes. is Bowlers especially fast bowlers wear shoes equipped with full-size spikes. The full-size spikes not only help the fast bowlers in running but also help in preventing their bodies from injuries. These spikes help in getting a better grip at the time of delivery which prevents their shoes from skidding and slipping.

Shoes without spikes?

The spikes that are equipped in the shoes are removable and can be removed depending on the playing surface. For example, when playing in indoor nets where there is no turf, it is advised to wear shoes without spikes. Spikes on the indoor floor can slip which leads to injuries to feet.

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