Convertible Spikes

[mat]

What is the deal with these convertible spikes?

I am currently in the market for some new spikes, and with the new range of spikes being phased in at the moment, i came across convertible spikes(puma and asics).

Some are convertible from rubbers to spikes, others from half spikes to full. What are people's opinions on these particular style of shoes.

I am a pace bowler, and good, supportive shoes are a must. Now I am actually looking to buy, i am surprised by the range.

First of all, should i be looking at half spikes or full(what difference do they make, anyway), or the convertibles?

And is having a spike that can convert into a rubber a better option than buying a seperate spike and rubber shoe?

Mat

[knights12]

I assume you mean the ones with the screw in spikes that you can change out for rubbers? If you play on a mixture of grass and artificial pitches then they could be a good option...if you are lucky enough to only ever play on grass then you should go for the full spike, leather sole option. As a bowler go for full spikes either way.

[mat]

In particular, the convertible spikes i was looking at are the:

Puma Ballistic II
asics Gel-Strike Rate Spike
(possibly)Twenty2yards Lite 111 spike

I will be playing on turf every saturday, and on synthetic every sunday. Hence, the need for rubbers and spikes.

Mat

[tevans]

Go for Asics, they are widely regarded as the best cricket shoes on the market.